ĠENN - "A Reprise (That Girl)" a 2023 single on Liminal Collective

On today's Song of the Day, Anglo-Maltese quartet ĠENN team up with guest vocalist John Newton (of fellow four-letters-all-caps duo JOHN) for this stylistically sinister slice of post-punk. 

On their Bandcamp page, vocalist Leona Farrugia speaks to the track's themes: “Naturally I’ve always felt like there’s a pressure to compare myself, be that through the lens of present technologies or within the creative industry. It’s something that can be very debilitating, especially to young people in a patriarchal society.”

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ĠENN - "A Reprise (That Girl)" a 2023 single on Liminal Collective
On today's Song of the Day, Anglo-Maltese quartet ĠENN team up with guest vocalist John Newton (of fellow four-letters-all-caps duo <a href="https://kexp.org/podcasts/song-of-the-day/2021/11/17/john-sibensko-powerhouse/" data-cke-saved-href="https://kexp.org/podcasts/song-of-the-day/2021/11/17/john-sibensko-powerhouse/">JOHN</a>) for this stylistically sinister slice of post-punk. 
On their <a href="https://genntheband.bandcamp.com/track/a-reprise-that-girl-2" data-cke-saved-href="https://genntheband.bandcamp.com/track/a-reprise-that-girl-2">Bandcamp</a> page, vocalist Leona Farrugia speaks to the track's themes: “Naturally I’ve always felt like there’s a pressure to compare myself, be that through the lens of present technologies or within the creative industry. It’s something that can be very debilitating, especially to young people in a patriarchal society.”
<a href="https://www.kexp.org/podcasts/song-of-the-day/2023/5/24/Genn-a-reprise-that-girl/">Read the full story at KEXP.org</a>

KEXP’s Song of the Day podcast features stand-out tracks from independent and emerging talent alongside the best new music from more established artists. Curated by KEXP DJs with listeners’ adventurous taste in mind, Song of the Day is delivered daily, Monday through Friday. Finding new music can be hard. Let KEXP help!

KEXP&rsquo;s Song of the Day podcast features stand-out tracks from independent and emerging talent alongside the best new music from more established artists. Curated by KEXP DJs with listeners&rsquo; adventurous taste in mind, Song of the Day is delivered daily, Monday through Friday. Finding new music can be hard. Let KEXP help!

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ĠENN - A Reprise (That Girl)

Diego Raposo - "EL UNDERGROUND (feat. mediopicky)" from the 2023 album YO NO ERA ASÍ PERO DE AHORA EN ADELANTE, SÍ on GRAN VAINA

This week's Song of the Day were selected by KEXP DJ Albina Cabrera, co-host of El Sonido, in honor of Aquí y Ahora: Without Borders. Join KEXP September 15th to October 15th as we continue amplifying the music, stories, and presence of Latinx, Latine, and Hispanic communities in the United States and the diaspora in our on-air, in-person, and digital world. More info here.

Dominican multi-instrumentalist/producer Diego Raposo teams up with his frequent collaborator Mediopicky for today's Song of the Day. On his debut album, YO NO ERA ASÍ PERO DE AHORA EN ADELANTE, SÍ, Raposo blends electronica and alternative with dembow (a Dominican musical genre that originated in Jamaican dancehall) and other Afro-Caribbean rhythms. 

“We were trying to find something that had its own identity,” he told Rolling Stone.  “I loved the idea of making an album that’s electronic at its core, so the idea was to mix these many influences: Electronic sounds, but also the music I listened to as a kid, with early Daft Punk and Radiohead and My Chemical Romance.”

Read the full story at KEXP.org

Diego Raposo - "EL UNDERGROUND (feat. mediopicky)" from the 2023 album YO NO ERA ASÍ PERO DE AHORA EN ADELANTE, SÍ on GRAN VAINA
This week's Song of the Day were selected by KEXP DJ <a href="https://kexp.org/djs/albina-cabrera/" data-pjax-state="" data-cke-saved-href="https://kexp.org/djs/albina-cabrera/">Albina Cabrera</a>, co-host of <a href="https://kexp.org/shows/ElSonido/" data-pjax-state="" data-cke-saved-href="https://kexp.org/shows/ElSonido/">El Sonido</a>, in honor of <a href="https://kexp.org/aquiyahora/" data-pjax-state="" data-cke-saved-href="https://kexp.org/aquiyahora/">Aquí y Ahora: Without Borders</a>. Join KEXP September 15th to October 15th as we continue amplifying the music, stories, and presence of Latinx, Latine, and Hispanic communities in the United States and the diaspora in our on-air, in-person, and digital world. More info <a href="https://kexp.org/aquiyahora/" data-pjax-state="" data-cke-saved-href="https://kexp.org/aquiyahora/">here</a>.
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Dominican multi-instrumentalist/producer Diego Raposo teams up with his frequent collaborator Mediopicky for today's Song of the Day. On his debut album, YO NO ERA ASÍ PERO DE AHORA EN ADELANTE, SÍ, Raposo blends electronica and alternative with dembow (a Dominican musical genre that originated in Jamaican dancehall) and other Afro-Caribbean rhythms. 
“We were trying to find something that had its own identity,” he told <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/diego-raposo-interview-yo-no-era-asi-pero-de-ahora-en-adelante-si-1234811113/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/diego-raposo-interview-yo-no-era-asi-pero-de-ahora-en-adelante-si-1234811113/">Rolling Stone</a>.  “I loved the idea of making an album that’s electronic at its core, so the idea was to mix these many influences: Electronic sounds, but also the music I listened to as a kid, with early Daft Punk and Radiohead and My Chemical Romance.”
<a href="https://www.kexp.org/podcasts/song-of-the-day/2023/9/25/diego-raposo-el-underground-feat-mediopicky/">Read the full story at KEXP.org</a>

Diego Raposo - EL UNDERGROUND (feat. mediopicky)

Nada Rosa - “Reversal of Fortune" from the 2023 album Nunca Te Olvido on OTHERWORLDS

Based in Seattle, but with roots in the Dominican Republic, Brandi Diaz celebrates her family with her musical project Nada Rosa. As she told KEXP Staff Reporter Martin Douglas back in June, the band name traces back to her beloved abuelito (or "grandmother"), who has passed away: it's a combination of her grandmother's name with the Buddhist concept of non-attachment. “And that’s when I started moving forward with music in a more intentional way,” she explained. 

And the title of her debut EP, Nunca Te Olvido, pays tribute to her grandfather, who tells her as much over the phone when he calls. As she says on Bandcamp, the phrase translates to "I never forget you" or "You're always in my heart." 

"This whole project is me learning how to love myself and the power of love between friends, between family,” she tells KEXP.

Read the full story at KEXP.org

Nada Rosa - “Reversal of Fortune" from the 2023 album Nunca Te Olvido on OTHERWORLDS
Based in Seattle, but with roots in the Dominican Republic, Brandi Diaz celebrates her family with her musical project Nada Rosa. <a href="https://www.kexp.org/read/2023/6/29/throwaway-style-nada-rosas-unforgettable-journey/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.kexp.org/read/2023/6/29/throwaway-style-nada-rosas-unforgettable-journey/">As she told KEXP Staff Reporter Martin Douglas back in June</a>, the band name traces back to her beloved abuelito (or "grandmother"), who has passed away: it's a combination of her grandmother's name with the Buddhist concept of non-attachment. “And that’s when I started moving forward with music in a more intentional way,” she explained. 
And the title of her debut EP, Nunca Te Olvido, pays tribute to her grandfather, who tells her as much over the phone when he calls. As she says on <a href="https://nadarosa.bandcamp.com/album/nunca-te-olvido-2" data-cke-saved-href="https://nadarosa.bandcamp.com/album/nunca-te-olvido-2">Bandcamp</a>, the phrase translates to "I never forget you" or "You're always in my heart." 
"This whole project is me learning how to love myself and the power of love between friends, between family,” she tells KEXP.
<a href="https://www.kexp.org/podcasts/song-of-the-day/2023/9/22/nada-rosa-reversal-of-fortune/">Read the full story at KEXP.org</a>

Nada Rosa - Reversal of Fortune

Black Pumas - "More Than a Love Song" from the 2023 album Chronicles of a Diamond on ATO

"More than a love song," indeed! The Grammy-nominated Austin, TX-based duo Black Pumas (singer/songwriter Eric Burton and guitarist/producer Adrian Quesada) return with their sophomore album Chronicles Of A Diamond, out October 27th via ATO. Burton describes today's Song of the Day as “the exclamation point on the initiation of mine and Adrian’s relationship in the first place.”

“That’s what we sound like, together when he is introducing music to me for me to then find the character or the moment to embellish and add colours to that initial canvas,” he told NME. 

He adds in a press release, “’More Than a Love Song’ is a message I borrowed from my Uncle Steve. As a songwriter and caregiver, he’d listen to me write songs from afar and if I were lucky he’d have a pointer or two for me. ‘Life is more than a love song.’”

Read the full story at KEXP.org

Black Pumas - "More Than a Love Song" from the 2023 album Chronicles of a Diamond on ATO
"More than a love song," indeed! The Grammy-nominated Austin, TX-based duo Black Pumas (singer/songwriter Eric Burton and guitarist/producer Adrian Quesada) return with their sophomore album Chronicles Of A Diamond, out October 27th via ATO. Burton describes today's Song of the Day as “the exclamation point on the initiation of mine and Adrian’s relationship in the first place.”
“That’s what we sound like, together when he is introducing music to me for me to then find the character or the moment to embellish and add colours to that initial canvas,” he told <a href="https://www.nme.com/news/music/black-pumas-interview-new-album-chronicles-of-a-diamond-single-more-than-a-love-song-3486206" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.nme.com/news/music/black-pumas-interview-new-album-chronicles-of-a-diamond-single-more-than-a-love-song-3486206">NME</a>. 
He adds in a press release, “’More Than a Love Song’ is a message I borrowed from my Uncle Steve. As a songwriter and caregiver, he’d listen to me write songs from afar and if I were lucky he’d have a pointer or two for me. ‘Life is more than a love song.’”
<a href="https://www.kexp.org/podcasts/song-of-the-day/2023/9/21/black-pumas-more-than-a-love-song/">Read the full story at KEXP.org</a>

ĠENN - A Reprise (That Girl)

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