On the show this time, it's the yarn-spinning indie-rock of Portland, Oregon’s The Decemberists.

It’s been 6 years since The Decemberists released new music. The Portland-based mini orchestra has been making their infectious folk pop since their formation in 2000. Any myth, epic poem, or historical account is fair game as fodder for their songs. Over the years they’ve built a deeply invested group of fans, written some of the longest of catchy tunes, and have made some of the best sounding records of the past nearly quarter century.  

Their latest album, their 9th is called  'As It Ever Was, So Will it Be Again' and is available through their own imprint Youth And Beauty Brigade or .. Yabb Records.

Recorded 04/24/2024.


Burial Ground
Oh No!
All I Want Is You
The Reapers
Angel Won't You Call Me

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On the show this time, it's the yarn-spinning indie-rock of Portland, Oregon’s The Decemberists.
It’s been 6 years since The Decemberists released new music. The Portland-based mini orchestra has been making their infectious folk pop since their formation in 2000. Any myth, epic poem, or historical account is fair game as fodder for their songs. Over the years they’ve built a deeply invested group of fans, written some of the longest of catchy tunes, and have made some of the best sounding records of the past nearly quarter century.  
Their latest album, their 9th is called  'As It Ever Was, So Will it Be Again' and is available through their own imprint Youth And Beauty Brigade or .. Yabb Records.
Recorded 04/24/2024.
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Burial Ground
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<li>Oh No!</li>
<li>All I Want Is You</li>
<li>The Reapers</li>
<li>Angel Won't You Call Me</li>
</ol>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-oewiqwyZE">Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.</a>

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On the show this time, it’s the contemporary jazz and black classical music of Yussef Dayes.

Drummer and composer Yussef Dayes makes music that embraces tradition, but then puts on a brand new shirt and walks out into the city, ready for anything.  He’s a band leader - having put together a group of monster players to bring this music into existence. The Lewisham native has been in the midst of the current London community ever since he and his brothers were in a band together.  “United Vibrations” was jamming at the house on weekends, busking in the streets, and later putting on shows - including the infamous nights called “12 Tone.”  His debut solo album “Black Classical Music” is available through Brownswood Recordings and Nonesuch Records.

Recorded 11/27/23.
Raisins Under The Sun 
Turquoise Galaxy
Chasing The Drum

Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.

On the show this time, it’s the contemporary jazz and black classical music of Yussef Dayes.
Drummer and composer Yussef Dayes makes music that embraces tradition, but then puts on a brand new shirt and walks out into the city, ready for anything.  He’s a band leader - having put together a group of monster players to bring this music into existence. The Lewisham native has been in the midst of the current London community ever since he and his brothers were in a band together.  “United Vibrations” was jamming at the house on weekends, busking in the streets, and later putting on shows - including the infamous nights called “12 Tone.”  His debut solo album “Black Classical Music” is available through Brownswood Recordings and Nonesuch Records.
Recorded 11/27/23.
<ol>
<li>Raisins Under The Sun </li>
<li>Turquoise Galaxy</li>
<li>Chasing The Drum</li>
</ol>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1BuRprwXNc&amp;ab_channel=KEXP">Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.</a>

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