Cabaret Voltaire - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

video upload by KEXP

Some synth spotting with Cabaret Voltaire. You might recognize Benge of Memetune Studio, and Tara Busch of I Speak Machine.

"http://KEXP.ORG presents Cabaret Voltaire performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded May 3, 2026.

Songs:
24-24 00:30
Landslide 05:26
Spies In the Wires 08:44
Nag Nag Nag 13:39
Sensoria 18:20

Stephen(Mal) Mallinder - Vocals, Synths
Benge Edwards - Drums
Tara Busch - Synths
Eric Random - Guitar, Synths
Dan Conway - Visuals, LD

Host: Kevin Cole
Audio Engineer: Jon Roberts
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Emma Juncosa & Ettie Wahl
Editor: Carlos Cruz

https://cabaretvoltaire.bandcamp.com
http://kexp.org"

Altın Gün - (Live on KEXP)

Altın Gün Live on KEXP with a Roland Juno-60 & SH-2. I beleive that's and SH-2 based on the four knobs and set of sliders to the left of them.

Note the video above and the video above are the same. They are just set to start at different tracks. The above should start with Cemalım and the below with Goca Dünya. Both do an interesting job at showcasing the two synths used in this musical context. Altın Gün is based out of Amsterdam. They perform psychedelic rock covers of classic Turkish/Anatolian folk music.


Altın Gun

Sequential In The Spotlight Interview With Caspar Hesselager

You can find an interview on Sequential's website here.

"Caspar Hesselager is a classically-trained pianist working with a wide range of genres. He works in Copenhagen as a composer, producer, and pianist, as well as a mixing and mastering engineer, and has worked with a great many Danish bands in genres ranging from free-jazz to pop, indie-rock, and techno. He has recorded and released music as a solo artist under the moniker My Heart the Brave and currently works with Australian-native singer/guitarist Carl Coleman on their joint venture, Palace Winter. Having just released their second album, “Nowadays,” Palace Winter have received praise from The New York Times, NME, The Guardian, KEXP, KCRW, The Line of Best Fit, BBC 6 Music, Guy Garvey (Elbow), and Elton John on his Beats 1 show. Caspar has also composed music for radio, TV, and film, as well as having played hundreds of shows across Europe and Denmark as a synth player."

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Note, Sequential was formally Dave Smith Instruments. You can find previous posts featuring Dave Smith Instruments's Spotlight series here.

Taylor McFerrin - Full Performance (Live on KEXP) w/ the DSI Sequential Prophet-6

Published on Mar 13, 2018 KEXP

Dave Smith Instruments Sequential Prophet-6 on synth duties.

"http://KEXP.ORG presents Taylor McFerrin performing live improvisations in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 11, 2017.

Host: John Gilbreath
Audio Engineer: Tom Hall
Cameras: Alaia D'Alessandro & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Justin Wilmore

http://kexp.org
http://www.taylormcferrin.com"

Kate Tempest - Full performance (Live on KEXP)

Published on Dec 30, 2016 KEXP

Mellotron, DSI Pro-2 & Prophet-6, Novation Launchkey controlling an iPad.

"http://KEXP.ORG presents Kate Tempest performing live at Kex Hostel in Reykjavik during Iceland Airwaves. Recorded November 4, 2016.

Songs:
Picture A Vacuum
Lionmouth Door Knocker
Ketamine For Breakfast
Europe Is Lost
We Die
Whoops
Brews
Don't Fall In

Hosts: Cheryl Waters & Kevin Cole
Audio Recording & Mixing: Alex Grant, Kevin Suggs & Matt Ogaz
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Alaia D'Alessandro, Luke Knecht & Justin Wilmore
Director: Scott Holpainen
Editor: Alaia D'Alessandro

http://kexp.org
https://www.katetempest.co.uk"

Tycho - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

Published on Sep 25, 2014 KEXP

This one is in via MATRIXSYNTH reader and supporter Simo Saukko. Guitars dominate, but synths are definitely featured. I thought it was pretty cool they use a Moog Little Phatty 4:27 for the lead line. Also worth noting are the slim wood side panels on the Access Virus. It gives it a whole new look, and rather nice one imo.

"http://KEXP.ORG presents Tycho performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded August 1, 2014.

Songs:
Awake
Spectre
L
A Walk

Host: Troy Nelson
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Janelle Delia, Luke Knecht & Christopher Meister
Editor: Luke Knecht

photo thumbnail by Dave Lichterman

http://tychomusic.com
http://kexp.org"

Tobacco - Full Performance (Live on KEXP) w/ Two DSI Prophet-6s

Published on Nov 18, 2016 KEXP

Dual DSI Prophet-6s - one keyboard & one desktop. And a Korg MicroSampler! :)

"http://KEXP.ORG presents Tobacco performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded October 7, 2016.

Songs:
Warlock Mary
Memory Girl
Dipsmack
Streaker

Host: Troy Nelson
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Alaia D'Alessandro & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Justin Wilmore"

Dave Smith Instruments "In The Spotlight with the Tempest" with Kite Base

The next in the Dave Smith Instruments' "In The Spotlight with the Tempest" series is currently up with Kite Base here.

"Kite Base is an electronic duo consisting of bass guitarists Ayse Hassan (Savages) and Kendra Frost. After releasing tracks ‘Dadum’ and ‘Miracle Waves’ online, plus a cover of ‘Something I Can Never Have’ by Nine Inch Nails, the band have generated tens of thousands of listens and gained further support from the likes of KEXP, BBC Radio 6Music, The Guardian, Pitchfork and Stereogum. This October, in support of their local music community, they revealed details of their debut physical release ‘Soothe’, available as a limited edition 7″ vinyl via Flashback Records- a London based independent record store and label. They have a Tempest called Alan, named after Mr. Turing and he is their surrogate third band mate."

You can find links to all episodes of DSI's Spotlight series here.

Young Fathers - Shame | Guardian Sessions

Published on Apr 8, 2015 Guardian Music

"Young Fathers perform Shame live in session."

"In a live session recorded exclusively for the Guardian at Total Refreshment Studios in Hackney, east London, Mercury prize-winning Scottish trio Young Fathers perform Shame from their album White Men are Black Too. Fusing elements of post-punk, hip-hop and pop, their album explores themes of race, sexuality and identity and sounds at once mainstream, lo-fi and political. As the group's Alloysious Massaquoi says: 'Young Fathers are breaking out of the ghetto'."

Young Fathers - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

Published on May 7, 2015 Guardian Music

EMS SYNTHI & KORG MicroKorgs. This one in via Chris.

Simian Mobile Disco - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

Published on Oct 30, 2014 KEXP

Eurorack & Sequentix Cirklon sequencers.

"http://KEXP.ORG presents Simian Mobile Disco performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded September 26, 2014.

Songs:
Dandelion Spheres
Nazard
Sun Dogs
Tangents
Calyx

Host: DJ Alex
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Scott Holpainen & Christopher Somerville
Editor: Scott Holpainen

http://simianmobiledisco.co.uk/
http://kexp.org"

Spotted this one on Synth Anatomy. You can find previous posts featuring Simian Mobile Disco here. The earliest post goes all the way back to 2007.

CLASSIXX - All You're Waiting For (Live on KEXP)

Published on Jan 19, 2014 KEXP

I think they like Dave Smith Instruments. :)

"http://KEXP.ORG presents CLASSIXX performing "All You're Waiting For" live in the KEXP studio. Recorded July 29, 2013.

Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Andrew Franks, Luke Knecht & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Justin Wilmore

http://kexp.org
http://classixx.la"

CLASSIXX - Holding On (Live on KEXP)

Published on Jan 19, 2014 KEXP

Lots of DSI.  Two Mopho x4s & a Mopho.  Full performance previously posted here.

"http://KEXP.ORG presents CLASSIXX performing "Holding On" live in the KEXP studio. Recorded July 29, 2013."

Xeno & Oaklander - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

Published on Sep 14, 2014 KEXP

"http://KEXP.ORG presents Xeno and Oaklander performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded August 11, 2014.

Songs:
Sunday/Sheen
Par Avion
The Staircase

Host: Stevie Zoom
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Luke Knecht & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Luke Knecht

http://xenoandoaklander.com
http://kexp.org"

CLASSIXX - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

Published on Jan 19, 2014 KEXP·5,831 videos

DSI love fest. Mopho x4 x 2 & Mopho.

"http://KEXP.ORG presents CLASSIXX performing "SONG" live in the KEXP studio. Recorded July 29, 2013.

Songs:
All You're Waiting For
My Love Sees You
Borderline
Holding On

Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Andrew Franks, Luke Knecht & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Justin Wilmore

http://kexp.org
http://classixx.la/"

Nils Frahm - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

Published on Oct 22, 2013

Music starts at 1:33. Fender Rhodes, Roland Juno-60, Space Echo & Moogerfooger.

"http://KEXP.ORG presents Nils Frahm performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded September 26, 2013.

Songs:
Says
More

Host: Kevin Cole
Audio Engineer: Julian Martlew
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Luke Knecht & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Jim Beckmann"

Orbital - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

Published on Dec 12, 2012 kexpradio·4,435 videos

Some synth spotting with Orbital in via deejay Ivan on Facebook.
Roland TR-909, multiple iPads, Moog Voyager RME, MFB Dominion X, Novation Remote SLs.

"Orbital performs live in the KEXP Studio. Recorded September 27, 2012.

Tracklist:
New France
Beelzedub
Wonky
Where Is It Going

Host: Kevin Cole
Audio: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Luke Knecht, Justin Wilmore & Patrick Richardson Wright
Edits: Justin Wilmore
Photos: Morgen Schuler

www.kexp.org
www.orbitalofficial.com"

Grimes - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

YouTube Published on Mar 27, 2012 by kexpradio

"Grimes performs live in the KEXP studio. Recorded on 2/20/2012.

Setlist:
Symphonia IX (My Wait Is U)
Genesis
Be a Body

Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras & Editing: Jim Beckmann

Photo: Morgen Schuler"

http://www.kexp.org/
http://www.grimesmusic.com/

Neon Indian - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

YouTube Uploaded by kexpradio on Jan 10, 2012

Synth spotting with Neon Indian.

"Neon Indian performs live in the KEXP studio. Recorded 10/6/11.

Setlist:
Polish Girl
Hex Girlfriend
6669 (I Don't Know If You Know)
Mind, Drips

Host: DJ El Toro
Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Scott Holpainen & Kyle Johnson
Editing: Christopher Meister"

Man or Astro-Man? - Principles Unknown - Happy Birthday Leon Theremin!

YouTube Uploaded by Stevo71 on Feb 22, 2011

Dueling theremins. Heard this one on my bike ride today listening to KEXP via their iOS app: KEXP Radio iTunes. Kevin Cole did a nice piece on the theremin and it's influence on electronic music and of course Bob Moog. I thought this would make for a great B-Day post. You don't see dueling theremins everyday.

Video description:
"Recorded 21 Feb, 2011, at The Independent in San Francisco, CA.
Includes Yvonne Lambert of The Octopus Project and Coco having a theremin battle.
Photos from the show can be seen here."

According to the web, the best guess at Lev Termen's, aka Leon Theremin's birthday was August 15, 1896. Wikipedia has "27 August [O.S. 15 August] 1896, Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire"


Theremin World does have the 15th along with a nice birthday post.

Thank you Leon!

Bob Moog started by building theremin kits in his youth, and continued to build them under Big Briar followed by the new Moog Music which still builds them today. In the video above Yvonne Lambert is playing the Moog Etherwave Pro.

Pretty Good Dance Moves - Demon Dancing

YouTube via kexpradio. via Patrick

"Recorded live on KEXP 90.3fm from Chicago's Engine Studios on 7/17/08. www.kexp.org"