Live on KEXP

On the show this time, it’s the melodic psych-punk-pop of Zeta.

For our 400th episode of Live On KEXP, in the spirit of music discovery - we present a brilliant band originally from Venezuela. Zeta plays freely, incorporating psychedelic post-rock, reggae, experimental jazz, cumbia, punk - even emo and mambo. They patiently seek catharsis through the practice of collective ritual. Extremely hard rockin' collective ritual. Their latest album is “Todo Bailarlo” released on Skeletal Lightning in 2022.

Recorded 03/31/2023.

1. La Flor De La Palabra
2. Completar
3. La Flor Del Tiempo
4. Magia Infinita

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On the show this time, it’s a celebration of connection - to lineage and to land with Black Belt Eagle Scout.

Black Belt Eagle Scout is the recording project of Katherine "KP" Paul. She’s been steadily creating indigenous-Swinomish-woman meets Pacific-Northwest indie-rock-and-punk since her self-titled debut EP in 2014. Her 3rd full length and latest album “The Land, The Water, The Sky” is available on Saddle Creek Records.

Recorded 05/08/2023.

1. Fancy Dance
2. Nobody
3. Don't Give Up
4. On the River

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Indie rockers and former Tacoma locals Widowspeak released their sixth studio album The Jacket in Spring 2022 as a semi-concept album loosely telling the story a chain stitcher turned New York rocker. Vocalist Molly Hamilton relayed to Cheryl Waters in this episode of Live on KEXP the story behind the album before launching into four dreamy tracks off the record as well as professing their love for radio (which we don’t mind one bit).

Recorded 07/28/2022.

1. While You Wait
2. The Drive
3. True Blue
4. Everything Is Simple

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On the show this time, it's the low-end chaotic pattern-math of Taiwan’s Elephant Gym.

Elephant Gym is siblings KT and Tell Chang on bass and guitar, and drummer Chia-Chin Tu. They met in high school, forming the band in 2012. They say the “elephant” refers to their emphasized agile bass guitar, and the “gym” refers to the physical and mental workout that is Math-Rock. Their music is a delicate balance of jazz, funk, and classical elements, unafraid to venture into catchy pop, or the shreddingest of shredding math-rock riffs. Sometimes the members of the band are counting in different time signatures. Simultaneously... YES. It’s surprisingly accessible given its complexity, due to an openness to the arrangements and their gorgeous tonal palette. Their latest albums are 'Dreams' and 'World,' both available through Topshelf Records.

Recorded 03/14/2024.

1. Witches
2. Anima
3. Wings
4. Games

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On the show this time, it’s the new motorik psych-pop of Seattle’s own Spirit Award.

Spirit Award is the creative project of singer / guitarist Daniel Lyon. He combines catchy energetic post-punk psych-pop with pensive analytical lyrics, arriving at a surprisingly loving and accessible sound, considering the weight of the content. His all star cast of collaborators includes co-producer Trevor Spencer, bassist Chris Jordan and drummer Andrew King. Their latest album 'The Fear' is available on Share It Music.

Recorded 05/18/2023.

1. Western Violence
2. Pushing Forward
3. Unlock the Door
4. Guilt and Shame

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