Joe Newman

Alt-J performs live on KEXP at the Triple Door as part of KEXP's VIP Club Concert series. Recorded September 27, 2012.

To celebrate the 10 year anniversary of their acclaimed debut album An Awesome Wave, alt-J is bringing fans together from around the world for this special digital performance. Shot from the world-famous 02 Academy in Brixton, they'll be playing through the album as well as some additional fan favorites and releasing exclusive merch items to commemorate this special event.

“A tribute to the Swing Era evoked by skillful intercutting of rare material examining the varying fortunes of five ex-Basie sidemen. It looks at the years between 1930 and 1945 when Swing was in its heyday. Features a large number of artists including: the Count Basie Band, Buddy Tate, Earle Warren, Buck Clayton and Gene Krupa.” - BFI

Intimate musical performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.