It’s no secret that we at KEXP have been incredibly hyped on Jungle’s latest record, 'Loving In Stereo,' since it arrived in August. Sparkling in jubilance, the album takes listeners on a cinematic disco joyride. During the session, Cheryl Waters spoke to the duo about the joy that permeates the record. In another interview with the band, Emily Fox discussed the freedom that came with releasing the album through their own label, Caiola Records.


Recorded 10/23/2021.


Fire


What D’You Know About Me?


Truth


Keep Moving 


All Of the Time

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It&rsquo;s no secret that we at KEXP have been incredibly hyped on Jungle&rsquo;s latest record, 'Loving In Stereo,' since it arrived in August. Sparkling in jubilance, the album takes listeners on a cinematic disco joyride. During the session, Cheryl Waters spoke to the duo about the joy that permeates the record. In another interview with the band, Emily Fox discussed the freedom that came with releasing the album through their own label, Caiola Records. 
Recorded 10/23/2021.
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Jungle

Rafting in the world

Awaking Daydream

The Last Emo Boy on Earth

Blind Men and an Elephant

Game Over

On the show this time, it’s the emo-math, jangle-pop of Wuhan band Chinese Football. Chinese Football is a 4 piece indie-rock band formed in 2011.  The name was indeed inspired by Midwest legends American Football, and the 2 bands have even played together.  Their music has elements of emo, math-rock, indie-rock and punk.  Their latest release is “Win or Lose”, the 3rd in a trilogy of albums based on a fictitious video game.  The first was “Here Comes a New Challenger?” followed by “Continue?”.  The albums all have killer anime style covers, by the illustrator Space Layout, inspired by Streetfighter 2. The lyrics sort of follow the trials and tribulations of singer Xu Bo’s dream of becoming a rock star, and the band touring the world.  There’s a humility to the lyrics that borders on self deprecation, what they call “the hesitation which follows failure.” Once the band fires up though, there is no hesitation, they deliver tight jangly, intricate riffs, poppy harmony, and a danceable groove.

Recorded October 24, 2024
Rafting in the world
Awaking Daydream
The Last Emo Boy on Earth
Blind Men and an Elephant 

Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.

On the show this time, it&rsquo;s the emo-math, jangle-pop of Wuhan band Chinese Football.&nbsp;Chinese Football is a 4 piece indie-rock band formed in 2011. &nbsp;The name was indeed inspired by Midwest legends American Football, and the 2 bands have even played together. &nbsp;Their music has elements of emo, math-rock, indie-rock and punk. &nbsp;Their latest release is &ldquo;Win or Lose&rdquo;, the 3rd in a trilogy of albums based on a fictitious video game. &nbsp;The first was &ldquo;Here Comes a New Challenger?&rdquo; followed by &ldquo;Continue?&rdquo;. &nbsp;The albums all have killer anime style covers, by the illustrator Space Layout, inspired by Streetfighter 2. The lyrics sort of follow the trials and tribulations of singer Xu Bo&rsquo;s dream of becoming a rock star, and the band touring the world. &nbsp;There&rsquo;s a humility to the lyrics that borders on self deprecation, what they call &ldquo;the hesitation which follows failure.&rdquo; Once the band fires up though, there is no hesitation, they deliver tight jangly, intricate riffs, poppy harmony, and a danceable groove.
Recorded October 24, 2024
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Chinese Football  [Performance & Interview Only] 

Chinese Football

Intro

Higher

My Prayer

Tojo

Ti-De

On the show this time, it’s jazz, it's Afrobeat, it’s KOKOROKO. KOKOROKO is a big band - 7 musicians - brought together by trumpeter and vocalist Sheila Maurice-Grey and percussionist and co-musical director Onome Edgeworth.  They started the band partly because they both believe in the importance of Afrobeat.  It encompasses a cultural legacy of politics, activism, community, and also serves as collective memory.  It’s extra important to the children of dual heritage, to the Africans living in London, and to all the people who yearn for connection to their roots.  Their track “Abusey Junction” blew up on the internet after its release on a compilation of new London jazz.  Their latest release is the EP Get the Message, available on Brownswood Recordings.

Recorded October 23, 2024
Higher
My Prayer
Tojo
Ti-de

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On the show this time, it&rsquo;s jazz, it's Afrobeat, it&rsquo;s KOKOROKO.&nbsp;KOKOROKO is a big band - 7 musicians - brought together by trumpeter and vocalist Sheila Maurice-Grey and percussionist and co-musical director Onome Edgeworth. &nbsp;They started the band partly because they both believe in the importance of Afrobeat. &nbsp;It encompasses a cultural legacy of politics, activism, community, and also serves as collective memory.&nbsp; It&rsquo;s extra important to the children of dual heritage, to the Africans living in London, and to all the people who yearn for connection to their roots. &nbsp;Their track &ldquo;Abusey Junction&rdquo; blew up on the internet after its release on a compilation of new London jazz. &nbsp;Their latest release is the EP Get the Message, available on Brownswood Recordings.
Recorded October 23, 2024
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<li>My Prayer</li>
<li>Tojo</li>
<li>Ti-de</li>
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