Seeking the "middle ground between tribal rock, freak folk, and sonic experimentation," the East Coast collective Le Loup, started by Sam Simkoff, performs a wild version of "Forgive Me" live in the KEXP studio. Recorded 10/23/09.

From Bogota, Colombia, Bomba Estéreo drop like an a-bomb, mixing traditional cumbia, hip-hop, Afropop, psychedelic rock and anything else that will make you groove. Recorded 11/10/09.

Denmark’s Jannis Noya Makrigiannis strips down his orchestral pop project Choir of Young Believers for KEXP's live broadcast from the Cutting Room Studios during CMJ. With only cellist Ceciele Trier to back him up, Jannis performs a stunning version of...

Mixing garage rock, hip-hop, funk, soul, and everything in between, British band The Heavy lay it down in the KEXP studio with "How You Like Me Now?" from their new album, "The House That Dirt Built."

Mexican guitar virtuosos Rodrigo y Gabriela pay tribute to Carlos Santana on this live version of "Hanuman" from the album "11:11" on ATO Records. Recorded on 9/21/09.

Recorded live from KEXP's broadcast at the Doug Fir in Portland during Musicfest NW, California band Local Natives create stunning melodies during this jaw-dropping performance. Recorded 9/18/09.

Norwegian singer and songwriter Sondre Lerche strips down the orchestral pop of his latest album, "Heartbeat Radio," as he performs live at The Triple Door in Seattle as part of KEXP's VIP Club Concert series. Recorded 9/29/09.

Son of the Heartland, Cory Chisel performs "Born Again" with his band live in the KEXP studio. Recorded 9/1/09.

Icelandic singer/songwriter, and traveling tour band member of Mum, Ólöf Arnalds performs "Klara" live in the KEXP studio on 9/10/09.

A special solo acoustic performance by John Van Deusen live from The Woods in Portland during Musicfest NW. Recorded 9/19/09.