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KEXP’s Dusty Henry on Kagid and Manila’s Incredible Music Scene
5 november 2026 · 9 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down again with KEXP’s Associate Director of Editorial Dusty Henry to talk about the music that’s moving him. This time, Dusty shares some of his experiences exploring the Manila indie rock scene and his love of the many projects fronted by Diego Mapa, including his latest project, Kagid. He talks about getting this single delivered to him via motorcycle, Mapa’s other projects, and other deep cuts from the Philippines you need to check out. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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KEXP’s Dusty Henry on Jo Passed’s Tribute to Their Very Zen Cat
3 november 2026 · 9 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down with KEXP’s Associate Director of Editorial Dusty Henry to talk about the music that’s moving him. This time, Dusty brings in “Ico,” a song from Canadian group Jo Passed written in tribute to songwriter Jo Hirabayashi’s cat of the same name. Evie and Dusty talk about the band’s ties to Seattle, sharing music with their kids, and the song’s gnarly bass sound. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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KEXP Facilities Manager Barry Vail on Nappy Nina and Having a “Good Ass Day”
29 oktober 2026 · 9 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down again with KEXP’s Facilities Manager Barry Vail to dig into the music that’s moving him. This time, he brings in a good vibes anthem with “Good Ass Day” by Nappy Nina and attempts to break an In Our Headphones record for the most swears in a single song. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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KEXP’s Facilities Manager Barry Vail on Keeping It Clean and Pigeon’s Massive NRG
27 oktober 2026 · 22 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down with KEXP’s Facilities Manager Barry Vail to dig into the music that’s moving him. Barry opens up about his time with the station—going back all the way to the KCMU days—sobriety, and his insatiable love of music. To kick things off this week, he shares the explosive sounds of Pigeon and their song “NRG.” Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Melanie C on DJing and the Brilliance of Violet Skies
22 oktober 2026 · 6 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Melanie C—yes, Sporty Spice herself—backstage at the Portola Music Festival in San Francisco to hear about the music that’s moving her. This time, she gushes about Violet Skies, what it’s like to watch her work in person, and the majestic nature of her solo work. Melanie also reveals how she finds music and her favorite parts of getting into DJing. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Melanie C Spices Up Our Life With a Song From Melé
20 oktober 2026 · 7 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down with Melanie C – yes, Sporty Spice herself – backstage at the Portola Music Festival in San Francisco to hear about the music that’s moving her. The two talk about Melanie’s newfound love for DJing, marriage, and why she loves Melé’s song “Ay Si.” Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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KEXP’s Dirk Whitebreast on School Fair, the Māori Music Scene, and His Love of Death Metal
15 oktober 2026 · 14 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down again with KEXP DJ Dirk Whitebreast, one of the hosts of KEXP’s Indigenous music show Sounds of Survivance. This time, Dirk brings in a new track from School Fair and dives deep into the Māori music scene. The two also dig into Dirk’s biggest love: death metal. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
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KEXP’s Dirk Whitebreast on Indigenous Peoples Day and the Music of Amisut and Hun Lynch
13 oktober 2026 · 20 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down with KEXP DJ Dirk Whitebreast, one of the new hosts of KEXP’s Indigenous music show Sounds of Survivance. The two talk about Dirk’s background in music, his work with Daybreak Star Radio, and KEXP’s Indigenous Peoples Day programming. As a special treat, Dirk also brings in two songs for this episode, one each from Amisut and Hun Lynch. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Travis Holcombe on SHEE’s Funky House Grooves
8 oktober 2026 · 9 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Travis Holcombe, the former KCRW DJ behind his own independent radio station, Freaks Only. This time around, Holcombe shares his love for the artist SHEE and their song “Woman” featuring deadream. The two gush over the song’s blend of house, funk, and exceptional grooves. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Travis Holcombe on Ezechiel Pailhes and Curating 24 Hours of Music
6 oktober 2026 · 14 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down with Travis Holcombe, the former KCRW DJ behind his own independent radio station, Freaks Only. The duo bond over their shared history in Los Angeles, the genesis of Freaks Only, and what it’s like for Holcombe to curate 24 hours’ worth of music by himself. Holcombe also shares a new song from Paris-based artist Ezechiel Pailhes, the track’s Brazilian influences, and the thrill of finding new music. Lees meer
“Pas tant d'chichi ponpon” comes from Ezechiel Pailhes’s latest album, SOL, out now via Circus Company.
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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John Richards on Boy Deluxe and Running with Dark Wave Music
1 oktober 2026 · 14 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down again with DJ John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP and The Runcast. This time, they dig deeper into The Runcast and one of John’s recent mixes focusing on dark wave and industrial music. The two bond over their love of the genres and why they’re so good for running. John shares one of his favorite recent dark wave tracks, “Energy is Power” by Boy Deluxe. Lees meer
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Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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John Richards on The Runcast and the Motivating Power of Michelle David and the True-Tones
29 september 2026 · 16 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down with DJ John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP and The Runcast. Evie and John dig into the genesis of The Runcast, why running means so much to John and his listeners, and what to expect from the series. They also discuss John’s on-the-nose song pick, “Running” by Michelle David and the True-Tones. Lees meer
“Running” comes from the album Soul Woman, out now via Record Kicks.
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Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Perfume Genius on the Genius of L’Rain
25 september 2026 · 12 min
In this special bonus episode, host Evie Stokes sits down with Perfume Genius to talk about a song that he’s obsessed with right now. The two gush over their love of L’Rain, her fearless arrangements, and her sludgy cycle class she used to promote her new album. Lees meer
“soulless cycle” comes from L’Rain’s latest album, fata morgana, out now via Mexican Summer.
Perfume Genius plays Seattle at Town Hall on Sept. 28, 2026.
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima Healy
Photo by Mackai SharpListen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Bandsplain's Yasi Salek on the Insane Sounds of ear
24 september 2026 · 8 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Yasi Salek, the host of the podcast Bandsplain. The two dig into Salek’s love of IDM and experimental music and the mystery surrounding her latest favorite discovery, the band ear. Lees meer
“They’re really collage artists…it gives me a mystical feeling when I listen to it,” Salek says, describing the group’s music.
“Ne Plus Ultra” comes from the band’s latest self-released album, Rumspringa.
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima Healy
Photo by Tommy PointerListen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Bandsplain's Yasi Salek on Why She Loves Badvril
22 september 2026 · 11 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down with Yasi Salek, host of the Bandsplain podcast, to talk about what's been playing in her headphones lately. The two chat about their shared love of Madonna and Warpaint, how it feels to be the music-recommending friend in the group, and a new song from San Francisco band Badvril. Salek shares the band's song "Golden" from their new album Lethal, out now via Share It Music. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima Healy
Photo by Lupe Pacheco GomezListen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Carl Newman of The New Pornographers on EXEK’s Psych Grooves
17 september 2026 · 11 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Carl Newman of The New Pornographers to talk about the music that’s moving him. The two talk about coming across bands late, what it’s like when people “prefer your old albums,” and why Newman loves the Australian sextet EXEK. Lees meer
Newman shares the band’s song “You Have Been Blessed” from their latest album, Prove The Mountains Move, out now via DFA Records.
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Carl Newman of The New Pornographers on Michael Beach and Melbourne Psych
15 september 2026 · 9 min
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Host Evie Stokes sits down with Carl Newman of The New Pornographers to talk about the music that’s moving him. The two chat about life on the road and having Michael Beach’s music recommended to him by a collaborator. Newman shares Beach’s connections to the Melbourne psych music scene and why his song “Poison Dart” grabbed him so much.
The song comes from Beach’s latest album, Big Black Plume, out now via Goner Records.
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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El Sonido’s Albina Cabrera on Austin TV’s Explosive Post-Rock
10 september 2026 · 13 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down again with KEXP DJ and host of the El Sonido: Cancioneros podcast, Albina Cabrera, to talk about the music that’s moving her. Albina also shares more about KEXP’s upcoming Aqui y Ahora programming, a month dedicated to amplifying the contributions, resilience, and music of Latinx, Hispanic, and Latino-identified communities worldwide. Lees meer
This time they talk about one of Albina’s favorite bands: Mexico City’s Austin TV. She shares the journey from being a longtime fan to seeing and hosting the band for Live on KEXP sessions. She shares “La Ilusión Del Tacto” from the band’s latest album, MA, out now via ATV RECS.
KEXP celebrates Aqui y Ahora from Sept. 15–Oct. 15. Find out more information at kexp.org/aquiyahora. You can also subscribe to El Sonido: Cancioneros wherever you podcast, or watch the videos with English subtitles on our KEXP Podcasts YouTube channel.
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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El Sonido’s Albina Cabrera on aLex vs aLex’s Mesmerizing R&
8 september 2026 · 10 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down with KEXP DJ and host of the El Sonido: Cancioneros podcast, Albina Cabrera, to talk about the music that’s moving her. Albina also shares more about KEXP’s upcoming Aqui y Ahora programming, a month dedicated to amplifying the contributions, resilience, and music of Latinx, Hispanic, and Latino-identified communities worldwide. Lees meer
Albina’s first selection this week comes from the New York- and Berlin-based Guatemalan artist aLex vs aLex. Evie and Albina gush over the project’s lush sound and aLex vs aLex’s role in the current R&B revival.
KEXP celebrates Aqui y Ahora from Sept. 15–Oct. 15. Find out more information at kexp.org/aquiyahora. You can also subscribe to El Sonido: Cancioneros wherever you podcast, or watch the videos with English subtitles on our KEXP Podcasts YouTube channel.
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
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Lucha Luna on Tamara Flores’ Empowering Anthem for "Badass Women"
3 september 2026 · 8 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Seattle duo Lucha Luna to talk about the music that’s moving them. This time, the group shares their mutual love for Tamara Flores’ empowering anthem, “CHINGONA,” and what it means to be a “badass woman.” Lees meer
“To have, like, a chingona energy comes from your ancestors, comes from the people behind you,” Lucha Luna singer Eva Vazquez says. “People that are holding you through it… It reminds me of my mom and my auntie, and the women that I came from that are chingonas. I’d love to feel that sometimes I have that chingona energy, too.”
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Lucha Luna on the Healing Power of Helado Tropical
1 september 2026 · 8 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down with Seattle duo Lucha Luna to talk about the music that’s moving them. First up, the duo talks about their love for Helado Tropical, the collaborative project from Helado Negro’s Roberto Carlos Lange and Reyna Tropical’s Fabi Reyna. The duo talk about opening recently for Helado Tropical and why they love their song “Déjate Caer.” Lees meer
“It just found me at the right time,” Lucha Luna singer Eva Vazquez says. “And it moved me to tears, and I think when music does that, it really reminds me, ‘Wow, music is healing.’”
“Déjate Caer” comes from Helado Tropical’s self-titled debut, out now via Psychic Hotline.
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Arlo Parks on Oscar Farrell’s Beautiful Approach to UK Garage
27 augustus 2026 · 9 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Arlo Parks to talk about the music that’s moving her. This time she’s embracing her underground dance influences with a song from London-based artist Oscar Farrell and how dance influence influenced her own recent album, Ambiguous Desire. Lees meer
“There’s something so beautiful about these textures,” Parks says of Farrell’s song “Don’t Play With Me.” “I feel like I’m a sucker for these UK garage influences that are made a little bit wonky and weird.”
“Don’t Play With Me” comes from Farrell’s 2026 album, Birds Fly In, out now via dh2.
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Arlo Parks on the Magic of Chanel Beads
25 augustus 2026 · 10 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down with Arlo Parks to talk about the music that’s moving her. First up, she talks about her admiration for Chanel Beads’ Shane Lavers and how she first fell in love with his music after seeing him live. She shares how much she particularly adores his song, “The Coward Forgets His Nightmare.” Lees meer
“There’s something magical about the way he combines organic and synthetic instruments,” Parks says of the song. “It feels really rich and alive and unique.”
The song comes from Chanel Beads’ latest album, Your Day Will Come, out now via Jagjaguwar.
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Packaging on Cindygod’s Godlike Production
20 augustus 2026 · 8 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Seattle and Colorado-based band Packaging to talk about the music that’s moving them. This time they’re paying tribute to their peers in the Denver project Cindygod. The two bandmates discuss working with Cindygod on their own music, but also the inspiration they take from their friend and their songwriting/production wizardry. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Packaging on Cutouts’ Insane Goldfrapp Cover
18 augustus 2026 · 10 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down with Seattle and Colorado-based band Packaging to talk about the music that’s moving them. First up, they talk about Nation of Language offshoot band Cutouts and how they completely reimagine Goldfrapp’s 2003 hit and how the song speaks so well to the world as it is today. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Genesis Owusu on Mandy, Indiana’s Propulsive Sound
13 augustus 2026 · 9 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Ghanaian-Australian rapper Genesis Owusu to talk about the music that’s moving him. Owusu talks about discovering Mandy, Indiana, using their music to practice learning French, and what excites him about the band’s furious sound. “Cursive” comes from Mandy, Indiana’s latest album, URGH, out now on Sacred Bones Records. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Genesis Owusu on Boko Yout’s Chaotic Energy for the Mundane
11 augustus 2026 · 7 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down with Australian rapper Genesis Owusu to talk about the music that’s moving him. Owusu shares his love for Swedish band Boko Yout and the band is able to turn the mundane aspects of life into something sonically chaotic. “9-2-5” comes from the band’s latest album, GUSTO, out now on Hoopdiggas Recordings. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Hrishikesh Hirway on Ken Pomeroy’s Perfect Song
6 augustus 2026 · 9 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Song Exploder host and musician Hrishikesh Hirway on the music that’s moving him right now. This time Hirway brings a track from singer-songwriter Ken Pomeroy. He describes Pomeroy’s “Wolf in Sheep’s Clothes” as a perfect song and talks about his own collaborations with her. Pomeroy’s Cruel Joke is out now on Rounder Records. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Hrishikesh Hirway on the Light and Sweetness of Emily Hines
4 augustus 2026 · 9 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down with Song Exploder host and musician Hrishikesh Hirway on the music that’s moving him right now. Hirway shares a story about the kinship he feels with his Keeled Scales labelmate – and later collaborator – Emily Hines and his love for her song “My Own Way.” The song comes from Hines’ latest album, These Days, out now on Keeled Scales. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Snail Mail on Peel Dream Magazine’s Dazzling Dynamics
30 juli 2026 · 6 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Lindsey Jordan of Snail Mail to talk about her love of Peel Dream Magazine. The two discuss how Jordan found the band via recommendation from her friend Soccer Mommy, how their latest album Rose Main Reading Room evokes the feeling of New York, and why the band’s song “Four Leaf Clover” resonates with Jordan so much. Rose Main Reading Room is out now via Topshelf Records. Lees meer
Produced by: Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Snail Mail on Loving Her Tour Mates Armlock
28 juli 2026 · 11 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down with Lindsey Jordan of Snail Mail to talk about life on the road touring behind her latest album, Ricochet, and the music that’s moving her right now. The two geek out over Jordan’s tour mates, Armlock, and what it’s like getting to share the stage every night. “Strobe” is the band’s latest single, out now on Run For Cover Records. Lees meer
Produced by: William Myers and Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Gelli Haha on Experimental Optimism of Nymphlord
23 juli 2026 · 10 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down again with indie pop sensation Gelli Haha to share music from a fellow Angeleno. The two get into Gelli’s friendship with Tia Rabinovitz, aka Nymphlord, and the band’s off-kilter optimism. “Garden” comes from Nymphlord’s latest album, Shedding Velvet, out now on Lauren Records. Lees meer
Produced by: William Myers and Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Gelli Haha on the Infectious Sounds of Chinese American Bear
21 juli 2026 · 7 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down with indie pop sensation Gelli haha to talk about that music that’s moving her. The two dig into the life in Los Angeles, Gelli’s spectacular tour, and why she loves Seattle band Chinese American Bear. Chinese American Bear’s song “No No Yeah Yeah (不不好啊好啊)” comes from their latest album Dim Sun & Then Some, out now on Moshi Moshi Music. Lees meer
Produced by: William Myers and Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Mikaela Davis on Hannah Cohen and the Beauty of the Catskills
16 juli 2026 · 10 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down again with musician Mikaela Davis. This time, they chat about Davis’ love for Hannah Cohen’s music. She reflects on how she and Cohen both live in the Catskills and talks about the magic of the area as well as the making of her own recent album, Graceland Way, out now on Kill Rock Stars. Cohen’s track “Dusty” comes from her 2025 album Earthstar Mountain, out now on Congrats Records. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Mikaela Davis on the Genius of Melody’s Echo Chamber and Hayao Miyazaki
14 juli 2026 · 9 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down with musician Mikaela Davis to dig into Melody’s Echo Chamber, a favorite pick for guests on this podcast. Davis talks about her experience listening to Melody’s music – both as a fan as well as appreciating it on a technical level. She also shares some wisdom from anime filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki about what it means to find balance in the world. “Broken Roses” comes from Melody’s Echo Chambers’ 2025 album Unclouded, out now on Domino Records. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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DJ Jenn on Re-Discovering Underground Post Punk Icon Anne Clark
9 juli 2026 · 12 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Sonic Reducer co-host DJ Jenn to dig deeper into the depths of punk. This time Jenn brings a new remix from the recent reissue of post-punk icon Anne Clark’s 1984 album Our Darkness. Jenn talks about her love of finding new “old music,” Anne Clark’s legacy, and why her music still resonates so much today. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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DJ Jenn on the Fiery Heat of Australia’s Station Model Violence
7 juli 2026 · 14 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down with Sonic Reducer co-host DJ Jenn. Jenn braves the daylight hours to sit down with Evie to talk about all things punk and her recent discovery of the Australian band Station Model Violence. She shares the song “Heat” from the band’s 2026 self-titled debut album, out now on Static Shock Records. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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DJ Kevin Sur on Youth Rock Band War Pigs and Their Anti-Fascist Anthem
2 juli 2026 · 9 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down again with DJ Kevin Sur, host of KEXP’s Sounds of Survivance. This time, he brings in a new track from the L.A. duo (plus their dad) War Pigs. The band is fronted by two kids, a third-grader and a seventh-grader. Evie and Kevin dig into how much the duo rips, their coolness at such a young age, and finding hope for the future in the next generation. War Pigs’ debut album, Breakfast Music, is out now. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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DJ Kevin Sur on the Powerful Unpredictability of UK Band Modern Woman
30 juni 2026 · 10 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down with DJ Kevin Sur, host of KEXP’s Sounds of Survivance. Kevin brings in a new song from the UK Band Modern Woman and shares how the song's unpredictability and tension stopped him in his tracks. “Dashboard Mary” comes from Modern Woman’s latest album, Johnny’s Dream World, out now on One Little Independent Records. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Ripley Johnson on the Jazz Magic of The MerKaBa Brotherhood
25 juni 2026 · 10 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Ripley Johnson of Wooden Shjips, The Rose City Band, and Moon Duo. This time he brings some new music from his hometown of Portland with the psychedelic jazz of The MerKaBa Brotherhood. Evie and Ripley talk about their love of jazz, listening to music on the road, and what inspires him about music he couldn’t imagine playing himself. “Obelisks (Sun Clocks)” comes from The MerKaBa Brotherhood’s latest self-titled album, out now on Mississippi Records. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Ripley Johnson on the Trippy Sounds of BCMC
23 juni 2026 · 13 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down with Ripley Johnson, the musician and songwriter known for his work in Wooden Shjips, The Rose City Band, and Moon Duo. He brings in a song from Chicago duo BCMC and talks about the intricacies of the band’s process and their analog recording methods. “Kaleidosmoke” is from the band’s forthcoming album, Stash, out June 26 via Drag City. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Faerie Born on Magical Sprites and Deadbeat Beat’s “Peach Sprite”
18 juni 2026 · 8 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Bree McKenna and Robin Edwards of Seattle duo Faerie Born, a band themed around Sarah J. Maas’ popular A Court of Throne and Roses romantasy series. This time the group shares a new track from Detroit’s Deadbeat Beat which, it turns out, is about the soda Sprite and not magical sprites. The song comes from the band’s recent album From Here to Ohio, out now on We Are Time Records. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Faerie Born on ACOTAR and the Gorgeous Sounds of Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore
16 juni 2026 · 15 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down with Bree and Robin of Seattle duo Faerie Born. The group takes inspiration from Sarah J. Maas’ wildly popular romantasy book series A Court of Thorns and Roses. The three chat about their mutual love of the books, playing fantasy conventions, and their debut album Morally Grey. They also share a song from Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore, the stunning “The Four Sleeping Princesses.” The song comes from the Barwick and Lattimore’s latest album Tragic Magic, out now on InFiné Records. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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KEXP DJ Greg Vandy on the Beautiful Mystery of Mia Wilson
11 juni 2026 · 8 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down again with KEXP DJ Greg Vandy, host of our Sunday morning roots radio show The Roadhouse. The two talk about a new track from Los Angeles-based songwriter Mia Wilson. The two talk about the magic of finding music without any context and the wondrous beauty of Wilson’s 70s California sound. Wilson’s self-titled debut is out now on Royal Oakie Records. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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KEXP DJ Greg Vandy on the Adventurous Spirit of Sonny & The Sunsets
9 juni 2026 · 14 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down with KEXP DJ Greg Vandy, host of our Sunday morning roots radio show The Roadhouse. Greg talk about his earliest days getting into KEXP with a cassette demo and his love for Bay Area group Sonny & The Sunsets. He talks about the band’s adventurous spirit, including writing whole albums for fictional bands and their most recent album recorded in Senegal with Senegalese musicians. “Something To Hold On To” comes from the group’s 2025 album, The Diving Kind, out now on Rocks In Your Head Records. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Seattle Band Black Whales on Deary’s Dreaminess
4 juni 2026 · 11 min
DJ Larry Mizell Jr. fills in for Evie Stokes this week to sit down with Seattle band Black Whales. The duo talk about their love of dreamy music, raiding their dad’s record collections, and how it led them to falling in love with music like London group Deary. Deary’s “Seabird” comes from their 2026 album, Birding, out now via Bella Union. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Seattle Band Black Whales on Overcoming Health Struggles and Luke Temple’s Songwriting Genius
2 juni 2026 · 16 min
DJ Larry Mizell Jr. fills in for Evie Stokes this week to sit down with Seattle band Black Whales. The group recently put out their first album in 11 years, A Guide To Photographing The Sun. Singer Alex Robert details coming back from a serious health episode and finding solace in music. They also share a song from Luke Temple and gush about his songwriting prowess. Temple’s “Echo Park Donut” comes from his 2026 album, Hungry Animal, out now Western Vinyl. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Kassa Overall on Marquis Hill and Jazz “Having a Moment”
28 mei 2026 · 13 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down again with jazz musician Kassa Overall. Kassa talks about his time in the jazz scenes between Seattle and New York and some of the great talents working today. This time he brings in “Sweet Surrender” by Marquis Hill and talks about the idea of “jazz having a moment” and how he interprets that idea. “Sweet Surrender” comes from Marquis Hill’s latest album, (Beautifulism) Sweet Surrender, out now on Black Unlimited Music Group. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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Kassa Overall on Jazz, Hip-Hop and LA Rapper My Favorite Color
26 mei 2026 · 13 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down with Seattle (and New York) based jazz musician Kassa Overall. Kassa talks about falling in love with jazz and hip-hop and how he finds the common ground between both genres on his latest album CREAM. He also shares a song from LA rapper My Favorite Color and music that passes the car and home stereo test. “Sis” comes from My Favorite Color’s 2025 album, Elmer, produced by Nice Rec. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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KEXP DJ Sharlese on World Goth Day and Oakland Post-Punks Sympathy Flowers
21 mei 2026 · 7 min
Host Evie Stokes sits down with DJ Sharlese from Mechanical Breakdown on the eve of World Goth Day. Sharlese digs into what the idea of goth means to her. She also brings in a new song from Bay Area post punk group Sympathy Flowers and their song “Sworn to Silence.” The song comes from the bands 2025 album Dreams of Lurking Fear, out now on Cellofame Records. Lees meer
Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.
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