Each week, The Morning Show's DJ John Richards from KEXP 90.3 FM makes recommendations to help us sort through the many incredible options for live music in Seattle's music scene.
This is KEXP's list of the Music that Matters for the week of 5/8.
LIVE MUSIC
- WED 5/9 - Nada Surf - The Neptune - The band has been at it since 1992, and their latest album, "You Know Who You Are" is their 8th to date.
- THUR 5/10 - Iceage - Nordic Museum - The band from Copenhagen put out their fourth album "Beyondless" this year.
- FRI 5/11 - Preoccupations - Barboza - Their new album is called, fittingly, "New Material".
- FRI 5/11 - The Black Tones - The Clock Out Lounge - The Black Tones are releasing new vinyl at this show, as well as a video game, apparently. The Clock Out Lounge is a brand new Beacon Hill venue, very worth checking out.
- SAT 5/12 - Courtney Marie Andrews - The Tractor - Andrews' album is, "May Your Kindness Remain", which is her sixth release.
- SAT & SUN 5/12-5/13 - MGMT - Showbox SoDo - MGMT's new album is called Little Dark Age, their first in 5 years.
LIVE PERFORMANCES AT KEXP (FREE)
- FRI 5/11 - Preoccupations- 12 p.m.
