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KEXP Song of the Day
blog.kexp.org The Lonely Forest – Coyote (MP3)
Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Each and every Friday we offer songs by local artists. Today’s selection, featured on the Midday Show with Cheryl Waters, is “Coyote” by The Lonely Forest from their 2011 album Arrows available on Trans Records (out March 22).
Though it may not be time for the full moon yet, plenty of folks are howling in anticipation for the forthcoming full-length from The Lonely Forest. Today’s song is a sneak peak at what’s to come later this month from this pop perfect Anacortes band. After releasing their eponymous Chris Walla-produced EP last year, they seemed to have been destined for the stars. (And you could see it in their increasingly busy tour schedule.) Walla, a long-time supporter of local music who has worked with several hand-picked artists (most recently Telekinesis), recently took it a step farther and created an Atlantic Records imprint and signed these crooners who seem to be taking all this attention with two feet firmly planted on the ground even as their vocals and melodies soar.
You can catch The Lonely Forest at The Crocodile on April 12th as part of an extensive national tour. More dates and info can be found on their Myspace page. In the meantime, here’s some behind the scenes footage shot while they were recording their new record plus a performance of them playing another new song, “Live There,” during KEXP and Seattle Center’s Concerts at the Mural series:
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PIGEON JOHN JOINS DJ SHADOW TOUR AS MAIN SUPPORT
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Pigeon John signs on as the main support for DJ Shadow's North American tour kicking off on October 25th in Vancouver, BC at the Commodore Ballroom. Known for his wildly energetic performances, Pigeon John, deemed "a showman in the tradition of Cab Calloway and August Darnell" by the Los Angeles Times, will continue rocking out crowds on the road with DJ Shadow following a run of headlining dates on the West Coast and through the Midwest. The Los Angeles-based indie rapper released his most recent album Dragon Slayer last week, with lead single "The Bomb" featured in the new national Volkswagen Jetta commercial.
Check out this intimate performance of "Davey Rockit" from MyNinja Loft, and catch Pigeon John with DJ Shadow live on tour this fall.
Pigeon John Tour Dates
The Dragon Slayer Tour Oct 22 Fri Colorado Springs CO @ The Black Sheep
DJ Shadow & Pigeon John Fall 2010 Tour Oct 25 Mon Vancouver BC @ Commodore Ballroom Oct 26 Tue Seattle WA @ Showbox at the Market Oct 27 Wed Portland OR @ Roseland Theatre Oct 30 Sat Las Vegas NV @ House of Blues Oct 31 Sun Los Angeles CA @ House of Blues Nov 1 Mon Anaheim CA House of Blues Nov 3 Wed Albuquerque NM @ Sunshine Theater Nov 5 Fri Dallas TX @ House of Blues Nov 6 Sat Houston TX @ House of Blues Nov 7 Sun New Orleans LA @ House of Blues Nov 9 Tue Atlanta GA @ Loft at Center Stage Nov 11 Thu Baltimore MD @ Rams Head Live Nov 12 Fri Toronto ONT @ The Phoenix Nov 13 Sat Montreal QUE @ Club Soda Nov 14 Sun Boston MA @ House of Blues Nov 15 Mon NYC @ Irving Plaza Nov 18 Thu Cleveland OH @ House of Blues Nov 19 Fri Chicago IL @ Park West Nov 21 Sun Denver CO @ Ogden Theater Nov 23 Tue Salt Lake City UT @ The Depot
"Charisma is one of (Pigeon John's) greatest assets, in part because he can blend humor into lyrics." ~ All Music
"Pigeon John's sound reflects that of hip-hop greats such as De La Soul and The Pharcyde." ~ BRM
"Dragon Slayer is even more energetic than his previous albums and his witty lyrics are at their most introspective." ~ Filter Magazine
"John is the constantly self-effacing artist, mocking himself for being unconventional and fitting comfortably into rap stereotypes, while simultaneously making some of hip-hop's most interesting songs in the process." ~ Rap Reviews
"Pigeon John has made a name for himself as one of hip hop's most consistently outstanding live performers." ~ URB
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