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

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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.
<ol>
<li>In Amber</li>
<li>Somber The Drums</li>
<li>Raining On Your Pillow</li>
<li>Blankenship</li>
</ol>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlsfSjXVHF0">Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.</a>

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DIIV

On the show this time, a talented producer meets the right singer and magic happens - the psychedelic soul of the Black Pumas. 

It seems unbelievable that the Black Pumas are just now releasing their second studio album. Their first self-titled album came out in 2019, and became an instant classic. It just feels like that record has existed since the 1970’s. The new offering is titled 'Chronicles of a Diamond.' It was co-produced by Adrian Quesada and Eric Burton and producer John Congleton, and was mixed by Shawn Everett. 'Chronicles of a Diamond' is available on ATO Records.

Recorded August 12, 2024.
Mrs. Postman
Ice Cream
More Than A Love Song
Angel

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On the show this time, a talented producer meets the right singer and magic happens - the psychedelic soul of the Black Pumas. 
It seems unbelievable that the Black Pumas are just now releasing their second studio album. Their first self-titled album came out in 2019, and became an instant classic. It just feels like that record has existed since the 1970’s. The new offering is titled 'Chronicles of a Diamond.' It was co-produced by Adrian Quesada and Eric Burton and producer John Congleton, and was mixed by Shawn Everett. 'Chronicles of a Diamond' is available on ATO Records.
Recorded August 12, 2024.
<ol>
<li>Mrs. Postman</li>
<li>Ice Cream</li>
<li>More Than A Love Song</li>
<li>Angel</li>
</ol>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFWDDwKQPwg">Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.</a>

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Black Pumas

On the show this time, it’s the joy and heartbreak R&B of Shannon & the Clams.

Shannon & The Clams formed when bassist Shannon Shaw met guitarist Cody Blanchard at the California College of the Arts. The band is rounded out by Nate Mahan on drums and Will Sprott on Keys, and for this performance Victor Franco on percussion. They play unapologetically weird pop - a sometimes surfy blend of psych-rock, doo wop, and  R&B.  They released their 7th album in 2024, a vivid, intense tribute-to, and celebration-of Joe Haener, Shannon’s fiance, who died in a tragic car accident in 2022. The record is called The Moon is in the Wrong Place and is available on Easy Eye Sound.

Recorded July 24, 2024.
The Hourglass
So Lucky
Big Wheel
Life Is Unfair

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On the show this time, it’s the joy and heartbreak R&amp;B of Shannon &amp; the Clams.
Shannon &amp; The Clams formed when bassist Shannon Shaw met guitarist Cody Blanchard at the California College of the Arts. The band is rounded out by Nate Mahan on drums and Will Sprott on Keys, and for this performance Victor Franco on percussion. They play unapologetically weird pop - a sometimes surfy blend of psych-rock, doo wop, and  R&amp;B.  They released their 7th album in 2024, a vivid, intense tribute-to, and celebration-of Joe Haener, Shannon’s fiance, who died in a tragic car accident in 2022. The record is called The Moon is in the Wrong Place and is available on Easy Eye Sound.
Recorded July 24, 2024.
<ol>
<li>The Hourglass</li>
<li>So Lucky</li>
<li>Big Wheel</li>
<li>Life Is Unfair</li>
</ol>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2nTD0yk03I&amp;ab_channel=KEXP">Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.</a>

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