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In Our Headphones
From independent music station KEXP, In Our Headphones brings you the songs DJs, artists, and others just can't get enough of. Join host Evie Stokes and guests as they introduce you to new music, with added insight into the artists behind the records.
Episodes
In Our HeadphonesKEXP listener Jason Rodriguez on Austin natives Die Spitz
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…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP listener Holden Colyer on Seattle’s M.O.S.S.
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…
In Our HeadphonesLena Farr-Morrissey of Seattle-based Coral Grief on Wombo
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…
In Our HeadphonesLena Farr-Morrissey of Seattle-based Coral Grief on San Francisco's Galore
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 &mdash…
In Our HeadphonesDeath Cab for Cutie’s Dave Depper on Panda Bear and Cindy Lee
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…
In Our HeadphonesDeath Cab for Cutie’s Dave Depper on Stereolab
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!…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP’s Dusty Henry on French musician Oklou
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…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP’s Dusty Henry on ambient music and “Correspondances II”
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…
In Our HeadphonesAmerican psychedelic rock band Crumb on "Delusional"
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…
In Our HeadphonesAmerican psychedelic rock band Crumb on 'Deux Paradis'
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 Domenique…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP DJ Jyoti B.Fly, co-host of Wo’Pop, on dance hit ‘Unidos’
Host Evie Stokes talks with Jyoti B. Fly about Peruvian artist Sofia Kourtesis and her new collaboration with Daphni of Caribou fame on the song "Unidos"…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP DJ Jyoti B.Fly, co-host of Wo'Pop, on TSHEGUE
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"…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP DJ Mike Ramos on Seattle’s Coral Grief
Mike Ramos tells host Evie Stokes about how Coral Grief’s "Rockhounds” provides the perfect soundtrack for a roadtrip. He also says the…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP DJ Mike Ramos on London’s 4am Kru
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.&rdquo…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP DJ Vitamin D on New Zealand’s Arjuna Oakes
Host Evie Stokes talks with Vitamin D about musical journeys and Arjuna Oakes’ new track “Motel.” Oakes’ new album While I’m…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP DJ Vitamin D on Australian Artist Sampology
Host Evie Stokes talks with Vitamin D about ToXic MaX-Q-Linity, Australia’s bursting R&B scene, and a sunny new single from Sampology. Sampology’s…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP DJ Kennady Quille on Seattle’s dreamy Stoneyard
Host Evie Stokes talks with DJ Kennady Quille, host of KEXP's long-running Northwest music show Audioasis. They talk “doomscrolling” bands on…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP DJ Kennady Quille on Portland’s Night Heron
Host Evie Stokes talks with DJ Kennady Quille, host of KEXP's long-running Northwest music show Audioasis. The two discuss Portland bands getting their…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP staff reporter Martin Douglas on Cincinnati’s post-punks Artificial Go
Host Evie Stokes talks with KEXP staff writer Martin Douglas about fake British accents, art school kids and Cincinnati’s fun, post-punk band Artificial…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP staff reporter Martin Douglas on D.C.’s SEXFACES
Host Evie Stokes talks with KEXP staff writer Martin Douglas about D.C.'s newest punks SEXFACES, their song “James Osterberg,” zine soundtracks…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP Music Director Chris Sanley on the Magic of Blondshell
Host Evie Stokes talks with KEXP music director Chris Sanley about Blondshell’s new song “He Wants Me,” the power of her lyrics, and whether…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP Music Director Chris Sanley on Annahstasia’s 'Villain'
KEXP music director Chris Sanley talks with host Evie Stokes about Nigerian-American singer-songwriter and visual artist Annahstasia, being a villain in…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP DJ Evie Stokes on the return of Chicago’s Pixel Grip
Evie Stokes, host of KEXP’s Drive Time show, talks with producer Lilly Ana Fowler about underground industrial trio Pixel Grip’s new single…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP DJ Evie Stokes on Wet Leg’s Latest Single
Evie Stokes, host of KEXP’s Drive Time show, talks with producer Lilly Ana Fowler about Isle of Wight band Wet Leg’s new single “CPR.&rdquo…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP DJ Kevin Sur on New Zealand singer-songwriter Mā
Kevin Sur, co-host of KEXP’s indigenous show Sounds of Survivance, talks with Evie Stokes about Mā’s new album opener and single…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP DJ Kevin Sur on Martin Luke Brown’s therapeutic new track
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…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP DJ Cheryl Waters on Swedish band Goat teaming up with MC Yallah
Cheryl Waters, host of KEXP’s Midday Show, is back with Evie Stokes. Cheryl talks about Swedish alternative/experimental fusion group Goat and their…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP DJ Cheryl Waters on Seattle indie group Great Grandpa
Cheryl Waters, host of KEXP’s midday show, talks with Evie Stokes about the evolution of one of her favorite local bands – Great Grandpa &ndash…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP DJ Albina Cabrera on Honduran musician Lupita Zúniga
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…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP DJ Albina Cabrera on Venezuelan Composer Oksana Linde
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…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP DJ Supreme La Rock on the Acid Jazz of Dana and Alden
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…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP DJ Supreme La Rock on Poppeye’s Lost Gem “Be My Baby”
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…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP DJ John Richards on Cari Cari’s "Schmetterling"
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…
In Our HeadphonesKEXP DJ John Richards on Matt Berninger’s “Bonnet of Pins”
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…
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In Our Headphones with Evie Stokes launches May 6th
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…
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A message from In Our Headphones
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…
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Eddie Chacon, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and Little Simz
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…
In Our HeadphonesWoomb, Jacob Alon, and John Glacier
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…
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Oddly, Heartworms, and Obongjayar
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…
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De La Soul, Flying Lotus and Lust for Youth
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…
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Ela Minus, Franz Ferdinand and Damon Locks
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…
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Larry Mizell, Jr.: Kendrick Lamar, Tom Noble, FKA twigs
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…
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Adwaith, Roshâni and SPELLLING
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…
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Evie Stokes: Σtella, DARKSIDE, Fat Dog
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 -…
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Back Next Week
In Our Headphones will return with a new episode, plus a special announcement, next week! Stay tuned. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See…
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Bonus: Introducing "Live on KEXP"
In Our Headphones will be back next week with song recommendations from Evie Stokes, host of Drive Time. But this week, we'd like to share another KEXP…
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KEXP's Top Played Albums of 2024
For this episode, we feature a conversation hosted by Emily Fox that first aired on KEXP’s radio show Sound & Vision. It was a conversation with DJs Troy…
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Goyri: Grito Exclamac!ón, Gloory Hole, Amyl and The Sniffers
This week, we’re introducing you to Goyri, KEXP’s newest DJ and the co-host of El Sonido, KEXP’s modern Latin music show. He delivers a…
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The Christmas Edition with Brian Foss
DJ Brian Foss (and his wife/DJ assistant Cyndi) deliver a fun holiday edition of In Our Headphones, featuring everything from pop to soul to psych. Brian is…
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KEXP’s Songs of the Year (2024)
It’s that list-making time of year! So for this episode, we've brought together 12 KEXP DJs and tastemakers for a sonic collage of the best new music…
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Albina Cabrera: Winona Riders, Dum Chica, Alcalá Norte, Carolina Durante
Albina Cabrera returns to the podcast for a very ”roquera” episode, spotlighting four new tracks from Argentina and Spain with elements of shoegaze…
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The Ambient Break: KMRU, Austyn Wohlers, Evan Chapman, Nala Sinephro, Mark McGuire
In this episode, we make space for calm with a selection of new ambient tracks curated by KEXP DJs and editorial staff. We hear from Alex Ruder, host of the…
In Our HeadphonesDarek Mazzone: SANAM, Warsaw Village Band, Buzz Ayaz
Darek Mazzone – KEXP’s longtime host of Wo’Pop, our Modern Global music show – takes us on a melodic journey from Cyprus to Lebanon to his homeland of Poland…
In Our HeadphonesTroy Nelson: Freak Slug, Cults, Casino Hearts
This week, we welcome Troy Nelson, Variety Mix DJ and host of the KEXP podcast, Live on KEXP. Not only does Troy share some recent faves with a ‘90s vibe, but…
In Our HeadphonesDJ Jewel: Nice Biscuit, Nolan Potter, Black Moth Super Rainbow
In this episode, we hear from KEXP’s queen of psychedelia and host of Astral Plane, DJ Jewel. She shares the mellow yet mind-bending tracks that have been…
In Our HeadphonesSean: James K, Alex Kassian, Safe Mind
Variety Mix DJ Sean brings a dreamy, synth-heavy vibe to the show with his song choices, including a nod to an influential Krautrock guitarist and a salute to…
In Our HeadphonesAtticus: Chelsea Wolfe & Boy Harsher, Dummy, MJ Lenderman
To kick off this late October episode, Atticus brings us into the spirit of his favorite holiday with a Chelsea Wolfe track remixed by Boy Harsher - a perfect…
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Bonus: Introducing KEXP's "A Deeper Listen"
In Our Headphones will be back next week with song recommendations from Atticus. But this week, we'd like to share another KEXP podcast: A Deeper Listen. It’s…
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day Edition: Ghostkeeper, Ombiigizi, Liv Rion, Indian Giver
For this episode, we welcome back Kevin Sur (Kānaka Maoli) and Tory J (Quinault), hosts of KEXP’s global Indigenous music show. They share the origins of their…
In Our HeadphonesJohn Gilbreath: Shabaka, Afrocop, Wayne Shorter
Ahead of the 36th Annual Earshot Jazz Festival in Seattle, we chat with John Gilbreath, long-time host of KEXP’s Jazz Theatre. He spotlights a few of the…