Dan Boeckner’s ‘Punked Out Danceable Electronic’ Band Called Operators
Dan Boeckner brought his new creative outlet Operators to KEXP. Boeckner formally of Wolf Parade and Handsome Furs, recently collaborated with Britt Daniel of Spoon in the Divine Fits. Operators is described by Boeckner as “punked out danceable electronic music” and its debut EP was released in early August.
Fleetwood Mac Kicks off Tour with Christine McVie Via “The Chain” & “You Make Loving Fun”
Fleetwood Mac returned kicked off their 2014 tour at the Target Center on 9/30/14 in Minneapolis, MN. This marked the first show with longtime keyboardist Christine McVie in 16 Years. Following the show opener “The Chain,” the band dived into the longtime McVie favorite “You Make Loving Fun.”
The Replacements Perform “Alex Chilton” In First TV appearance in 25 Years
Music guest The Replacements performs “Alex Chilton” for The Tonight Show audience in their first TV appearance together in 25 years.
The Police – Live at Hatfield Polytechnic
Rock Goes To College (RGTC) was a BBC series that ran between 1978 and 1981 on British television. This Police episode is from February 21, 1979 at Hatfield Polytechnic and the setlist is as follows… Can’t Stand Losing You So Lonely Fall Out Hole In My Life, Truth Hits Everybody…
Karen O Releases Video for “Rapt,” of Forthcoming ‘Crush Songs’ LP
Karen O has released the video for “Rapt” from her forthcoming Crush Songs, out September 9 on Cult Records The video was directed by Barney Clay with production design from K.K. Barrett, who is known for his work with Sofia Coppola and Spike Jonze and was recently nominated for an…
Jack White’s Improv Heavy “I’m Slowly Turning Into You” From Bonnaroo 2014
Jack White performs a version of the White Stripes’ “I’m Slowly Turning Into You” off of 2007’s Icky Thump at Bonnaroo 2014.
Vampire Weekend Rocks Main Stage at Bonnaroo 2014
Vampire Weekend performed June 13, 2014 at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, TN. This part of the set featured “Diane Young,” “White Sky,” “Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa,” “Unbelievers,” “Holiday.”
The Afghan Whigs Sting With Blistering Peformance of “Matamoros” on Letterman
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Lookalikes Will Ferrell & Chad Smith Drum Off
Lookalikes Will Ferrell and Red Hot Chili Pepper’s drummer Chad Smith’s battle for the title of greatest drummer on the Tonight Show that ends in a surprise performance of “Don’t Fear the Reaper” from the Red Hot Chili Peppers.