
Live on KEXP
Live on KEXP brings you the very best of KEXP’s world-renowned live in-studio and remote performances. Each week, we’ll bring you a new live session, from emerging artists to well-established acts, spanning styles, genres and cultures. Full video of all Live on KEXP performances available at youtube.com/kexp.
Latest episodes

Oct 8, 2024 • 27min
DIIV
On the show this time, it’s the mesmerizing post-punk shoe-gaze of Brooklyn band DIIV. DIIV is a heavy, thinking-person’s rock band formed by Zachary Cole Smith in Brooklyn NY back in 2011. They released 3 albums on Captured Tracks and survived member changes, stints in rehab, almost calling it quits, and a reorganization to a more democratic structure to get to this point. They have released a new full-length album, 'Frog In Boiling Water,' which is available on Fantasy Records. Record 06/11/2024. In Amber Somber The Drums Raining On Your Pillow Blankenship Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 8, 2024 • 28min
DIIV [Performance & Interview Only]
On the show this time, it’s the mesmerizing post-punk shoe-gaze of Brooklyn band DIIV. DIIV is a heavy, thinking-person’s rock band formed by Zachary Cole Smith in Brooklyn NY back in 2011. They released 3 albums on Captured Tracks and survived member changes, stints in rehab, almost calling it quits, and a reorganization to a more democratic structure to get to this point. They have released a new full-length album, 'Frog In Boiling Water,' which is available on Fantasy Records. Record 06/11/2024. In Amber Somber The Drums Raining On Your Pillow Blankenship Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 1, 2024 • 25min
Camera Obscura`
On the show this time, - flip that indie pop on its head with the music of Camera Obscura.Camera Obscura is an indie Scottish band from Glasgow. They’ve been making music together since 1996, though they took some time away from the band following keyboardist Carey Lander’s illness and eventual death from cancer. They reunited in 2018, to play a festival -cruise show - the Boaty Weekender - with fellow Glaswegians Belle & Sebastian. A few years later, they announced some new music and a tour, and their latest album Look to the East, Look to the West is available on Merge Records. Recorded June 7, 2024 Liberty Print Denon The Light Nights Look To The East, Look To The West Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 1, 2024 • 31min
Camera Obscura [Performance & Interview Only]
On the show this time, flip that indie pop on its head, with the music of Camera Obscura. Camera Obscura is an indie Scottish band from Glasgow. They’ve been making music together since 1996, though they took some time away from the band following keyboardist Carey Lander’s illness and eventual death from cancer. They reunited in 2018, to play a festival -cruise show - the Boaty Weekender - with fellow Glaswegians Belle & Sebastian. A few years later, they announced some new music and a tour, and their latest album Look to the East, Look to the West is available on Merge Records. Recorded June 7, 2024 Liberty Print Denon The Light Nights Look To The East, Look To The West Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 24, 2024 • 30min
Miki Berenyi Trio [Performance & Interview Only]
On the show this time, the Miki Berenyi Trio plays some classic Lush songs and some brand new music too. Miki Berenyi is a founding member and the eventual lead singer of the legendary shoegaze band Lush. She wrote a book about her childhood, and her life leading up to forming Lush, as well as the unvarnished reality of playing in a band in the 90s. Thanks to the book, and being continually asked to play music at book events, she formed a trio. They have a single, “Vertigo,” out on Bella Union. Recorded 06/04/2024. Kiss Chase Ubique Everlastingly Yours Vertigo For Love Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 24, 2024 • 27min
Miki Berenyi Trio
On the show this time, the Miki Berenyi Trio plays some classic Lush songs and some brand new music too. Miki Berenyi is a founding member and the eventual lead singer of the legendary shoegaze band Lush. She wrote a book about her childhood, and her life leading up to forming Lush, as well as the unvarnished reality of playing in a band in the 90s. Thanks to the book, and being continually asked to play music at book events, she formed a trio. They have a single, “Vertigo,” out on Bella Union. Recorded 06/04/2024. Kiss Chase Ubique Everlastingly Yours Vertigo For Love Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 2024 • 38min
Lol Tolhurst x Budgie [Performance & Interview Only]
On the show this time, when drummers collide, the music of Lol Tolhurst and Budgie. Lol Tolhurst is a founding member of the band The Cure, playing drums and later keyboards. Budgie is a founding member of The Creatures, along with Siouxsie Sioux, after playing with Siouxsie Sioux and the Banshees for 9 albums and 17 years. Together with Irish producer Jacknife Lee they have a new project, and an album titled 'Los Angeles' available on PIAS Recordings. Recorded 06/04/2024. Los Angeles Travel Channel Uh Oh We Got To Move A Forest Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 2024 • 28min
Lol Tolhurst x Budgie
On the show this time, when drummers collide, the music of Lol Tolhurst and Budgie. Lol Tolhurst is a founding member of the band The Cure, playing drums and later keyboards. Budgie is a founding member of The Creatures, along with Siouxsie Sioux, after playing with Siouxsie Sioux and the Banshees for 9 albums and 17 years. Together with Irish producer Jacknife Lee they have a new project, and an album titled 'Los Angeles' available on PIAS Recordings. Recorded 06/04/2024. Los Angeles Travel Channel Uh Oh We Got To Move A Forest Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 2024 • 27min
Feist
On the show this time, it’s the timeless freedom and fearlessness of Feist. Feist is the moniker of Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Leslie Feist. She’s been making music since she was a teenager, her first punk rock band winning a battle of the bands back in 1993. She toured with that band, until she was forced to take a 6 month break from singing due to losing her voice. She became the bassist for a friend's band. She became the guitarist in another band. She wrote songs and when she was ready, released her debut solo record in 1999. Her latest album released in 2023 is called “Multitudes” and is available on Polydor Records. Recorded 05/24/2024. The Circle Married The Line Forever Before Century Hiding Out in the Open Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 2024 • 31min
Feist [Performance & Interview Only]
On the show this time, it’s the timeless freedom and fearlessness of Feist. Feist is the moniker of Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Leslie Feist. She’s been making music since she was a teenager, her first punk rock band winning a battle of the bands back in 1993. She toured with that band, until she was forced to take a 6 month break from singing due to losing her voice. She became the bassist for a friend's band. She became the guitarist in another band. She wrote songs and when she was ready, released her debut solo record in 1999. Her latest album released in 2023 is called “Multitudes” and is available on Polydor Records. Recorded 05/24/2024. The Circle Married The Line Forever Before Century Hiding Out in the Open Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.