In Our Headphones

Kevin Sur, co-host of KEXP’s indigenous show Sounds of Survivance, talks with Evie Stokes about Mā’s new album opener and single, “Decay,” featuring Mato Wayuhi, a multidisciplinary Oglala Lakota artist from South Dakota. Mā’s album Blame It On The Weather, is out now on Meeting House Records. Hosted by Evie Stokes Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy Associate Director of Editorial: Dusty Henry Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones Contact us at headphones@kexp.org. Photo Credit: Nicola Sandford Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Sur, co-host of KEXP’s indigenous show Sounds of Survivance, talks with Evie Stokes about UK artist Martin Luke Brown's new single “This is Me Now” from his second album man oh man!, out now on AMK. Hosted by Evie Stokes Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy Associate Director of Editorial: Dusty Henry Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones Contact us at headphones@kexp.org Photo credit: Nicole Loucaides Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cheryl Waters, host of KEXP’s Midday Show, is back with Evie Stokes. Cheryl talks about Swedish alternative/experimental fusion group Goat and their collaboration with African rap artist MC Yallah on their song “Nimerudi.” Hosted by Evie Stokes Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy Associate Director of Editorial: Dusty Henry Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones Contact us at headphones@kexp.org. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cheryl Waters, host of KEXP’s midday show, talks with Evie Stokes about the evolution of one of her favorite local bands – Great Grandpa – and how the transitioning of transgender lead singer Al Menne has impacted the group’s sound. Great Grandpa’s new album, Patience, Moonbeam, is out now on Run For Cover Records. Hosted by Evie Stokes Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy Associate Director of Editorial: Dusty Henry Photo by Rachel Bennett Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones Contact us at headphones@kexp.org Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albina Cabrera, editorial manager of KEXP’s Latin partnerships and co-host of the Latin alternative music show El Sonido, talks with Evie Stokes about the Ibero-American compilation series Remezcla tu Ciudad, experimental Latin American music, and Honduran pianist and composer Lupita Zúniga. Hosted by Evie Stokes Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy Associate Director of Editorial: Dusty Henry Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones Contact us at headphones@kexp.org Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albina Cabrera, editorial manager of KEXP’s Latin partnerships and co-host of the Latin alternative music show El Sonido, talks with Evie Stokes about how Venezuelan composer Oksana Linde transitioned from chemistry to music later in life—and about Buh Records, the Peruvian label releasing Linde’s work today. Hosted by Evie Stokes Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy Associate Director of Editorial: Dusty Henry Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones Contact us at headphones@kexp.org Photo by: Carlos Ochoa Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DJ Supreme La Rock, host of KEXP’s Sunday Soul, talks with Evie Stokes about how a visit to a Toronto record store led to the discovery of Dana and Alden, a brother duo from the Pacific Northwest, and their latest album Coyote, You’re My Star, out now on L.A. record label Winspear. Hosted by Evie Stokes Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William Myers Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones Contact us at headphones@kexp.org Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we have selections from DJ Supreme La Rock, host of KEXP’s Sunday Soul. Supreme sits down with Evie Stokes to talk about soul, digging for new music and the Seattle soul group Poppyeye – a lost gem from 1978 that’s recently been rediscovered and reissued. Hosted by Evie Stokes Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William Myers Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones Contact us at headphones@kexp.org Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP’s Morning Show DJ John Richards sits down with In Our Headphones host Evie Stokes this week to talk about bands from far away lands – first up is the Austrian group Cari Cari and their new single “Schmetterling" from their album One More Trip Around the Sun, out now on Perla Nera Records. Hosted by Evie Stokes Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William Myers Creative Director of Editorial: Larry Mizell Jr. Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones Contact us at headphones@kexp.org. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Our Headphones is back! Today, KEXP’s Morning Show DJ John Richards sits down with host Evie Stokes to talk about what the Pixies have meant to him. He also reflects on The National and shares lead singer Matt Berninger’s new single, “Bonnet of Pins,” from his upcoming album Get Sunk – out May 30 on Concord Records. Hosted by Evie Stokes Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William Myers Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones Contact us at headphones@kexp.org Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch In Our Headphones every Tuesday and Thursday. Discover your next favorite song with us. Launching May 6th. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. From KEXP, where the music matters. Hosted by Evie Stokes. Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler. Mastered by: William Myers Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones Contact us at headphones@kexp.org. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ll be back in May with a brand new format! Hosted by Evie Stokes. Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler. Mastered by: William Myers Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones Contact us at headphones@kexp.org. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP DJ and Seattle-based musician Noel Brass Jr. joins host Evie Stokes to talk about his own band Afrocop, Eddie Chacon and Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Plus, KEXP music director Chris Sanley shares a new song from British rapper Little Simz. Songs featured: Hosted by Evie Stokes. Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler. Mastered by: William Myers Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones Contact us at headphones@kexp.org. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP DJ Kevin Cole joins host Evie Stokes to talk about the Eurosonic music festival, and cemetery folk. Plus, KEXP music director Chris Sanley shares a new song from London-based rapper, poet and producer John Glacier. Songs featured: Hosted by Evie Stokes. Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler. Mastered by: William Myers Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones Contact us at headphones@kexp.org. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP DJ Lisa LeClair joins host Evie Stokes to talk about Oddly, Heartworms and women with loud guitars. Plus, KEXP music director Chris Sanley shares a new song from Nigerian singer Obongjayar. Songs featured: Hosted by Evie Stokes. Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler. Mastered by: William Myers Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones Contact us at headphones@kexp.org. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP DJ Prometheus Brown joins host Evie Stokes to talk about a new, old De La Soul track, and a surprise Flying Lotus EP. Plus, KEXP associate music director Alex Ruder shares a new song from Danish artists. Songs featured: Hosted by Evie Stokes. Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler. Mastered by: William Myers Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones Contact us at headphones@kexp.org. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP DJ Abbie joins host Evie Stokes to talk about Ela Minus getting her through the pandemic, and Minus' new album. Plus, you'll hear all about Abbie's Franz Ferdinand fan card! KEXP music director Chris Sanley shares a new song from Chicago multidisciplinary artist Damon Locks. Songs featured: Hosted by Evie Stokes. Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler. Mastered by: William Myers Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones Contact us at headphones@kexp.org Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP DJ Larry Mizell Jr. joins host Evie Stokes to talk about Kendrick Lamar, Los Angeles and the devastating fires there. KEXP music director Chris Sanley shares new FKA twigs. Songs featured: Hosted by Evie Stokes. Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler. Mastered by: William Myers Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones Contact us at headphones@kexp.org Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP DJ Morgan Chosnyk joins host Evie Stokes to talk about Welsh indie rock and the French festival Trans Musicales. KEXP music director Chris Sanley shares some of the best of Bay Area artist SPELLLING’s music. Songs featured: Hosted by Evie Stokes. Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler. Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. Our theme music is Gospel for a New Century by Yves Tumor. Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones Contact us at headphones@kexp.org. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evie Stokes, host of Drive Time, joins Isabel for an exciting announcement about this series! She then shares four songs - three new and one foundational - that have been in her headphones lately. Songs featured: Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones 2024" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Listen to Drive Time with Evie Stokes Tuesdays through Fridays from 4-7pm PT, or on-demand anytime at KEXP.org or the KEXP App. Hosted and produced by: Janice Headley and Isabel Khalili Mixed by: Emily Fox Mastered by: William Myers Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. Our theme music is “好吗 (Hao Ma)” by Chinese American Bear Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones Contact us at headphones@kexp.org. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.