NewDad’s “Roobosh” Live on KEXP

Indie up-and-comers NewDad brought their signature sound to KEXP on August 12, 2025, delivering a raw, intimate take on “Roobosh” straight from Cheryl Waters’ studio. Julie Dawson’s emotive vocals and guitar work shine alongside Sean O’Dowd (guitar), Fiachra Parslow (drums), Sam “Shrink” Breathwick (guitar/keys) and Marie Freiss (bass), all captured by engineers Kevin Suggs and guest mixer Joseph Futák, then mastered by Matt Ogaz.

Behind the scenes, Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen and Luke Knecht ran cameras (with Luke also handling editing), so you get every angle of this tight five-piece in full flow. Catch the full session at newdad.live or kexp.org—and if you’re itching for more studio gems, consider joining KEXP’s YouTube channel for extra perks!

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