On the show this time, it’s the immaculately tailored imagery of Heartworms.

Heartworms is the band project of London singer-songwriter Jojo Orme. She named it after one of her favorite bands - the Shins - 2017 album of the same name. The sound is threatening, dark, gothic even. Her lyrics walk a tightrope, beautifully balanced betwixt concrete imagery and abstract entendre. And she’s got a voice worthy of the poetry, dynamically moving from breathy whisper, to truly alarming shout. Her EP 'A Comforting Notion' is available on Speedy Wunderground Records.

Recorded 03/18/2024.
A Comforting Notion
24 Hours
Consistent Dedication
Retributions Of An Awful Life

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On the show this time, it’s the immaculately tailored imagery of Heartworms.
Heartworms is the band project of London singer-songwriter Jojo Orme. She named it after one of her favorite bands - the Shins - 2017 album of the same name. The sound is threatening, dark, gothic even. Her lyrics walk a tightrope, beautifully balanced betwixt concrete imagery and abstract entendre. And she’s got a voice worthy of the poetry, dynamically moving from breathy whisper, to truly alarming shout. Her EP 'A Comforting Notion' is available on Speedy Wunderground Records.
Recorded 03/18/2024.
<ol>
<li>A Comforting Notion</li>
<li>24 Hours</li>
<li>Consistent Dedication</li>
<li>Retributions Of An Awful Life</li>
</ol>
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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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On the show this time, from Bogota, Columbia - the birthplace of Cumbia - it's the energetic joy of Frente Cumbiero. 

Frente Cumbiero has been making cumbia music since 2006, bringing their nuanced take on the music of the Latin-American people all over the world.  They’ve worked with dub magician and producer Mad Professor.  They’ve worked with avant-classical string players the Kronos Quartet.  More recently they made a record with Japanese folk revivalists the Minyo Crusaders.  All this to say, these are musicians musicians, who can play with anyone, and who always bring the party with them.  Their music is available on Bandcamp.

Recorded September 13, 2024.
Por Sacar un Sonido a la Calle Me Quieren Meter Preso
Jaley Jaley
Cumbia Trosky
Bestiales 77

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On the show this time, from Bogota, Columbia - the birthplace of Cumbia - it's the energetic joy of Frente Cumbiero.&nbsp;
Frente Cumbiero has been making cumbia music since 2006, bringing their nuanced take on the music of the Latin-American people all over the world. &nbsp;They&rsquo;ve worked with dub magician and producer Mad Professor. &nbsp;They&rsquo;ve worked with avant-classical string players the Kronos Quartet. &nbsp;More recently they made a record with Japanese folk revivalists the Minyo Crusaders. &nbsp;All this to say, these are musicians musicians, who can play with anyone, and who always bring the party with them. &nbsp;Their music is available on Bandcamp.
Recorded September 13, 2024.
<ol>
<li>Por Sacar un Sonido a la Calle Me Quieren Meter Preso</li>
<li>Jaley Jaley</li>
<li>Cumbia Trosky</li>
<li>Bestiales 77</li>
</ol>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gX5aG8sXq64&amp;ab_channel=KEXP">Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.</a>
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Frente Cumbiero [Performance & Interview Only]

Frente Cumbiero

On the show this time, it's the warm dreamy grooves of New York band Cults.

New York indie-pop band Cults return with their 6th full length, 'To The Ghosts.' It’s been 14 years since Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivian formed the band. A playlist of music from filmmaker John Waters that they popped in the deck on a road-trip revealed a shared love of 60s girl groups. Organically, that led to them making music together. They recorded with young producer Shane Stoneback, a relationship that continues to this day, and to this new album. 'To The Ghosts' is available on Imperial Records.

Recorded August 13, 2024.
Crybaby
Left My Keys
Onions
Hung The Moon

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On the show this time, it's the warm dreamy grooves of New York band Cults.
New York indie-pop band Cults return with their 6th full length, 'To The Ghosts.' It’s been 14 years since Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivian formed the band. A playlist of music from filmmaker John Waters that they popped in the deck on a road-trip revealed a shared love of 60s girl groups. Organically, that led to them making music together. They recorded with young producer Shane Stoneback, a relationship that continues to this day, and to this new album. 'To The Ghosts' is available on Imperial Records.
Recorded August 13, 2024.
<ol>
<li>Crybaby</li>
<li>Left My Keys</li>
<li>Onions</li>
<li>Hung The Moon</li>
</ol>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXp7ctpI_sQ">Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.</a>

Heartworms [Performance & Interview Only]

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