In Our Headphones

Chris Sanley, KEXP’s music director, joins host Evie Stokes to talk about the upcoming Pop Montreal music festival and one of the acts she looks forward to seeing there – Hand Habits. The two also talk about Hand Habit’s collaborations with tons of KEXP mainstays, like Perfume Genius and Kevin Morby. They also discuss how the L.A.-based singer-songwriter is coming into their own on their new song “Wheel of Change.” Hand Habit’s new album Blue Reminder is out now on Fat Possum. 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.

KEXP DJ Albina Cabrera joins host Evie Stokes to talk about Latin American Heritage month and KEXP’s special ‘Aqui y Ahora’ programming surrounding it. She also talks about one of her favorite bands from Mexico City, Vondré, and their new shoegazy song “31.” You can also hear Albina on KEXP’s Spanish language podcast El Sonido: Cancioneros where she talks with Latin artists every week on the music that made them. Check it out here or wherever you get your podcasts. 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.

KEXP DJ Albina Cabrera joins host Evie Stokes to talk about one of her favorite tracks of the year so far. It comes from Ecuadorian-Swiss Latin instrumental band Hermanos Gutiérrez and their new collaboration with Leon Bridges on the song “Elegantly Wasted.”You can also hear Albina on KEXP’s Spanish language podcast El Sonido: Cancioneros where she talks with Latin artists every week on the music that made them. Check it out here or wherever you get your podcasts. 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.

Host Evie Stokes talks with KEXP DJ Diana Ratsamee about K-pop, the return home of Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner, and her new collaboration with South Korea's Silica Gel on “NamgungFefere.” Zauner released Japanese Breakfast’s latest album For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women) earlier this year on Dead Oceans. 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.

Host Evie Stokes talks with KEXP DJ Diana Ratsamee about her dad’s musical influence and a trip back home to Thailand. There she discovered Makara and their new song “Coco.” 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.

This week, in honor of Amplifier Day at KEXP, we’re talking to listeners about a new favorite track. Producer Lilly Ana Fowler catches up with KEXP listener Jason Rodriguez who weighs in on some of his favorite music from the year so far, including Die Spitz’s new track “Pop Punk Anthem.” Die Spitz’s forthcoming album Something to Consume will be out on Sept. 12 on Third Man 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. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, in honor of Amplifier Day at KEXP, we’re talking to listeners about a new favorite track. Producer Lilly Ana Fowler catches up with KEXP listener Holden Colyer who weighs in on Seattle-based band M.O.S.S. and their new song “Youth Loser.” M.O.S.S.’s new album Youth Loser is out now on Den Tapes. 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.

Host Evie Stokes sits down with Lena Farr-Morrissey of Coral Grief to talk about three piece bands, whale watching and Louisville, Kentucky-based group Wombo. The two talk about the band’s just released song “Spyhopping.” Wombo’s new album “Danger in Fives” is out now on Fire Talk 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. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes sits down with Lena Farr-Morrissey of Seattle-based dream pop project Coral Grief to talk about one of her favorite San Francisco acts — Galore – and their new song “Field Trip.” Galore’s new album Dirt is out now from Speakeasy Studios SF. 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.

Host Evie Stokes sits down with Death Cab for Cutie’s Dave Depper to talk about Noah Benjamin Lennox’s evolution from Animal Collective to his latest project as Panda Bear. The two also talk about Panda Bear's collaboration with Cindy Lee on their new song "Defense." Panda Bear's new album Sinister Grift is out now on Domino Recording Co. 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.

Host Evie Stokes sits down with Death Cab for Cutie’s Dave Depper to talk about touring, new album planning and his absolute love for Stereolab! Stereolab’s latest album Instant Holograms on Metal Film is out now on Duophonic UHF Disks and Warp 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. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dusty Henry, KEXP’s Associate Director of Editorial, sits down with host Evie Stokes to talk about ambient pop and other music he listens to around the house. He also talks about one of his favorite records of the year so far: Oklou’s Choke Enough and her single “thank you for recording.” Choke Enough is out now on True Panther Sounds. 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: Florian Solin Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dusty Henry, KEXP’s Associate Director of Editorial, sits down with host Evie Stokes to talk about his love of ambient music and why he thinks listening to it in this day and age is a radical act. He also tells her about two of his favorite artists – Laurie Torres and Nailah Hunter – and their new collaboration on the track “Correspondances II.” 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. Laurie Torres // photo by Sara Lorusso Nailah Hunter // photo by Dillon Howl Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brooklyn-based band Crumb stop by the studio to talk with host Evie Stokes about Portuguese-born Danish singer Erika De Casier’s new song “Delusional” off her album Lifetime. Crumb’s third studio album AMAMA is out now on Crumb 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: Carlos Cruz Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brooklyn-based band Crumb stop by the studio to talk with host Evie Stokes about about their collaboration with Melody's Echo Chamber as well as Dominique Dumont's song "Duex Paradis." Crumb’s third studio album AMAMA is out now on Crumb 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. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks with Jyoti B. Fly about Peruvian artist Sofia Kourtesis and her new collaboration with Daphni of Caribou fame on the "Unidos". Kourtesis’ upcoming EP Volver will be out August 1st via Ninja Tune. Hosted by: Evie Stokes Produced by: Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy Associate Director of Editorial: Dusty Henry Photo credit: Mathilde Agius 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.

Host Evie Stokes talks with Jyoti B. Fly about world music, the rise of European Black artists and TSHEGUE’s new single “Plus de place nulle part" out now on Savoir Faire - Animal 63. 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.

Mike Ramos tells host Evie Stokes about how Coral Grief’s "Rockhounds” provides the perfect soundtrack for a roadtrip. He also says the band’s new single reminds him of Capitol Hill’s old indie scene. Coral Grief’s new album Air Between Us is out now on Suicide Squeeze Records (digital), Anxiety Blanket Records (vinyl), and Den Tapes (cassette). Hosted by Evie Stokes Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy Associate Director of Editorial: Dusty Henry Photo Credit: Che Hise Gattone 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.

Host Evie Stokes talks with Mike Ramos about drum and bass music and London group 4am Kru’s string of banger singles, including “Mr. Wolf.” 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. Photo credit: Lizzie Lenthal 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.

Host Evie Stokes talks with Vitamin D about musical journeys and Arjuna Oakes’ new track “Motel.” Oakes’ new album While I’m Distracted is out now on London-based label Albert's Favourites. 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: Suchita Jain Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.