KEXP Shines the Local Spotlight on Dude York

KEXP has been tooting the Dude York horn for a while now, so it’s almost hard to believe that the beloved Seattle radio institution has only recently picked the up-and-coming Seattle garage rock institution for a Local Artist Spotlight. “Since they emerged in Seattle with their 2011 debut Gangs of Dude York,” the station writes, “they’ve built a reputation for their infectious guitar-heavy tunes as well as their hilarious stage banter and antics. A Dude York show can be the perfect medicine for Seattle’s perpetual winter grayness, but the band themselves are not immune to those same struggles many locals face… Though their songs are filled with invigorating hooks and a healthy dose of wit and self-awareness, the songs on [new LP] Sincerely see the band opening up about their personal struggles. Hearing a band with such camaraderie and joy like Dude York reveal that they too go through hard times is profound as a listener.”

That’s all just preface, of course, for a smart and detailed interview with the band. Go here to read the interview, and watch their most recent KEXP performance below!