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On the show this time, it's the low-end chaotic pattern-math of Taiwan’s Elephant Gym.

Elephant Gym is siblings KT and Tell Chang on bass and guitar, and drummer Chia-Chin Tu. They met in high school, forming the band in 2012. They say the “elephant” refers to their emphasized agile bass guitar, and the “gym” refers to the physical and mental workout that is Math-Rock. Their music is a delicate balance of jazz, funk, and classical elements, unafraid to venture into catchy pop, or the shreddingest of shredding math-rock riffs. Sometimes the members of the band are counting in different time signatures. Simultaneously… YES. It’s surprisingly accessible given its complexity, due to an openness to the arrangements and their gorgeous tonal palette. Their latest albums are 'Dreams' and 'World,' both available through Topshelf Records.

Recorded 03/14/2024.


Witches
Anima
Wings
Games

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On the show this time, it's the low-end chaotic pattern-math of Taiwan’s Elephant Gym.

Elephant Gym is siblings KT and Tell Chang on bass and guitar, and drummer Chia-Chin Tu. They met in high school, forming the band in 2012. They say the “elephant” refers to their emphasized agile bass guitar, and the “gym” refers to the physical and mental workout that is Math-Rock. Their music is a delicate balance of jazz, funk, and classical elements, unafraid to venture into catchy pop, or the shreddingest of shredding math-rock riffs. Sometimes the members of the band are counting in different time signatures. Simultaneously… YES. It’s surprisingly accessible given its complexity, due to an openness to the arrangements and their gorgeous tonal palette. Their latest albums are 'Dreams' and 'World,' both available through Topshelf Records.

Recorded 03/14/2024.


Witches
Anima
Wings
Games

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On the show this time, it's a very special throwback episode, featuring a live performance from Oakland’s own, R&B singer - Raphael Saadiq.

Raphael Saadiq is a multi-instrumentalist, particularly deadly on bass - his first big gig was playing bass for Sheila E, who was opening for … Prince. He formed the multi-platinum group Tony Toni Toné with his brother and cousin. None of them are named Tony. He’s produced massive records for people like D’Angelo, TLC, and the Roots. And, he’s put out 5 solo records. Most of this show is from his 2008 release 'The Way I See It.'

For this performance, the KEXP video team captured Raphael and his stellar live band at the Bumbershoot music festival in Seattle.

Recorded 09/06/2009.


Let’s Take a Walk
Sure Hope You Mean It

Love That Girl



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On the show this time, it's a very special throwback episode, featuring a live performance from Oakland’s own, R&B singer - Raphael Saadiq.

Raphael Saadiq is a multi-instrumentalist, particularly deadly on bass - his first big gig was playing bass for Sheila E, who was opening for … Prince. He formed the multi-platinum group Tony Toni Toné with his brother and cousin. None of them are named Tony. He’s produced massive records for people like D’Angelo, TLC, and the Roots. And, he’s put out 5 solo records. Most of this show is from his 2008 release 'The Way I See It.'

For this performance, the KEXP video team captured Raphael and his stellar live band at the Bumbershoot music festival in Seattle.

Recorded 09/06/2009.


Let’s Take a Walk
Sure Hope You Mean It

Love That Girl



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On the show this time, it’s a set of music from Bay area producer DJ Shadow.

DJ Shadow grew up in Northern California in the 70’s and 80s, in the original Star Wars era, spending all his lunch money on comics and sci-fi movies and music. He fell in love with hip-hop, and began to make it however he could. He didn’t know any MCs - so he gravitated to the musical side - sampling and scratching. He released his debut 'Endtroducing' in 1996 and has been changing the game one cool sound at a time ever since. His latest is called 'Action Adventure' and is available through Mass Appeal.

Recorded 01/24/2024.


DJ Shadow - Ubu
DJ Shadow - You Played Me
DJ Shadow feat Q-Tip & Lateef The Truth Speaker - Enuff
DJ Shadow feat Divine Styler - Divine Intervention
DJ Shadow feat Ernie Fresh - The Sideshow
DJ Shadow feat Barny Fletcher - Two Notes
DJ Shadow - The Number Song
Zack De La Rocha & DJ Shadow - March Of Death
DJ Shadow - If I Died Today
DJ Shadow - Long Stem
DJ Shadow - A Narrow Escape
DJ Shadow - What Does Your Soul Look Like (Peshay Remix)
DJ Shadow - I Gotta Rokk
DJ Shadow-  Six Days (Remix)
DJ Shadow - I Gotta Rokk (Irn Mnky Swagger Mix)
DJ Shadow feat Danny Brown - Horror Show
DJ Shadow feat Run The Jewels - Nobody Speak

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On the show this time, it’s a set of music from Bay area producer DJ Shadow.

DJ Shadow grew up in Northern California in the 70’s and 80s, in the original Star Wars era, spending all his lunch money on comics and sci-fi movies and music. He fell in love with hip-hop, and began to make it however he could. He didn’t know any MCs - so he gravitated to the musical side - sampling and scratching. He released his debut 'Endtroducing' in 1996 and has been changing the game one cool sound at a time ever since. His latest is called 'Action Adventure' and is available through Mass Appeal.

Recorded 01/24/2024.


DJ Shadow - Ubu
DJ Shadow - You Played Me
DJ Shadow feat Q-Tip & Lateef The Truth Speaker - Enuff
DJ Shadow feat Divine Styler - Divine Intervention
DJ Shadow feat Ernie Fresh - The Sideshow
DJ Shadow feat Barny Fletcher - Two Notes
DJ Shadow - The Number Song
Zack De La Rocha & DJ Shadow - March Of Death
DJ Shadow - If I Died Today
DJ Shadow - Long Stem
DJ Shadow - A Narrow Escape
DJ Shadow - What Does Your Soul Look Like (Peshay Remix)
DJ Shadow - I Gotta Rokk
DJ Shadow-  Six Days (Remix)
DJ Shadow - I Gotta Rokk (Irn Mnky Swagger Mix)
DJ Shadow feat Danny Brown - Horror Show
DJ Shadow feat Run The Jewels - Nobody Speak

Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.