KEXP Seattle — This past weekend, KEXP listeners took over the Seattle Center’s Mural Ampitheater for a two-day thrill ride that included the first show in this year’s Concerts at the Mural series and the 9th Annual KEXP BBQ. Among the bands in attendance were ... more info

KEXP Seattle — Here are a few photos from last night’s opening of KEXP and Seattle Center’s Concerts at the Mural free weekly series. Black Whales opened the night, followed by Hey Marseilles and The Maldives. The Mural lawn was a packed with fans of all three ... more info

KEXP Seattle — This evening will see the kickoff of the KEXP Concerts at the Mural series, ushering in the weekend with FREE live performances from The Maldives, Hey Marseilles, and Black Whales. Of course, if you can’t make it or just want some more great FREE m... more info

KEXP Seattle — While the sun is still making up its mind about whether or not to show its face this summer, KEXP has decided to shrug off our jackets and get ready for this year’s Concerts at the Mural series. Every Friday in August, KEXP and Seattle Center will ... more info

KEXP Seattle — Each year SIFF organizes a live score event matching current musicians with silent filmmakers from a by-gone era. Past artists have included the Album Leaf, No Age and The Maldives. This year pairs local indie rock singer/songwriter Damien Jurado and... more info

KEXP Seattle — A week ago, the venerable roots and Americana music magazine turned online community No Depression held its second annual No Depression Festival at Marymoor Park. The Swell Season, Lucinda Williams, The Cave Singers, Alejandro Escovedo, Chuck Prophet... more info

Metalsucks — Before reading on, allow yourself to get a good grasp on where the Maldives are. Look at that map. The Maldives are a remote island chain a good 300-400 miles off the southernmost tip of India. They’re isolated as all fuck. Now imagine what it’s ... more info

KEXP Seattle — After Seattle band The Maldives performed their live soundtrack to the 1925 silent western Riders of the Purple Sage Tuesday night at the Triple Door as part of SIFF’s Face the Music series (read the review here), KEXP blog contributor Leigh Bezeze... more info

KEXP Seattle — When The Maldives provided a live soundtrack to the 1925 silent western Riders of the Purple Sage Tuesday night at the Triple Door as part of SIFF’s Face the Music series, it wasn’t what one might typically expect from a Maldives show at, say, th... more info

KEXP Seattle — If you’re looking for the Seattle band that can best be described as “country western,” it won’t be long before you come across The Maldives. There are plenty of bands that might include “country” or “folk” as one of their descriptor... more info