On the show this time, it’s the very first, and very last episode of Live on KEXP / Under The Needle, with our cornerstone artist and fan favorite - Courtney Barnett. It's one of-a-kind sessions from your favorite artists, and from a few, you're about to discover.  From our studios in Seattle it’s Live on KEXP.

Recorded October 31, 2014
An Illustration of Loneliness
Nobody Really Cares If You Don’t Go to the Party
Pedestrian at Best
Depreston
Lance Jr.
Don't Apply Compression Gently
Scotty Says

Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.

On the show this time, it&rsquo;s the very first, and very last episode of Live on KEXP / Under The Needle, with our cornerstone artist and fan favorite - Courtney Barnett.&nbsp;It's one of-a-kind sessions from your favorite artists, and from a few, you're about to discover.&nbsp; From our studios in Seattle it&rsquo;s Live on KEXP.
Recorded October 31, 2014
<ol>
<li>An Illustration of Loneliness</li>
<li>Nobody Really Cares If You Don&rsquo;t Go to the Party</li>
<li>Pedestrian at Best</li>
<li>Depreston</li>
<li>Lance Jr.</li>
<li>Don't Apply Compression Gently</li>
<li>Scotty Says</li>
</ol>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr04biOH6NA">Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.</a>

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.

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.

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Courtney Barnett

Lance Jr./Canned Tomatoes (Whole)

Avant Gardner

History Eraser

Courtney Barnett [Performance & Interview Only]

On the show this time, it’s the transportive electro-pop of Brooklyn band Nation of Language.

Nation of Language is a trio from New York, Ian Devaney on synths and with “the voice”, Aidan Noell on synths and vocals, and Alex MacKay on bass.  The music recalls the great pop bands of the 80’s, but their captivating songwriting and sonic originality clearly push them forward as one of the great pop bands of right now. Their latest release is Dance Called Memory available on Sub Pop Records.

Recorded August 4, 2025
Under The Water
I'm Not Ready For The Change
Inept Apollo
In Another Life

Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.

On the show this time, it&rsquo;s the transportive electro-pop of Brooklyn band Nation of Language.
Nation of Language is a trio from New York, Ian Devaney on synths and with &ldquo;the voice&rdquo;, Aidan Noell on synths and vocals, and Alex MacKay on bass.&nbsp; The music recalls the great pop bands of the 80&rsquo;s, but their captivating songwriting and sonic originality clearly push them forward as one of the great pop bands of right now. Their latest release is Dance Called Memory&nbsp;available on Sub Pop Records.
Recorded August 4, 2025
<ol>
<li>Under The Water</li>
<li>I'm Not Ready For The Change</li>
<li>Inept Apollo</li>
<li>In Another Life</li>
</ol>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkhieWruMGM">Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.</a>

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