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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.

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KEXP DJ Vitamin D on Australian R&B Group 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 new album Morning Sun is out now on Middle Name 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. ...

Jul 08, 202510 minSeason 2Ep. 19

KEXP 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 Instagram, long songs, and Stoneyard’s new tune “Amelia's Hand.” 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. S...

Jul 03, 202512 minSeason 2Ep. 18

KEXP 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 flowers, including Night Heron and their new song “Morning Cloudz” featuring rapper ePP. Night Heron’s new album Escapism is out now on Literal Gold 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...

Jul 01, 20258 minSeason 2Ep. 17

KEXP 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 Go’s “Lasso.” Artificial Go’s new album Musical Chairs is out now on Feel It 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 Headph...

Jun 26, 20258 minSeason 2Ep. 16

KEXP 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, and Iggy Pop's government name. SEXFACES’s new album Bad Vibes OST is out now on Slovenly Recordings. 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 ...

Jun 24, 20258 minSeason 2Ep. 15

KEXP 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 we’re all getting Blondshell tattoos. Blondshell’s new album If You Asked For A Picture is out now on Partisan 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 t...

Jun 19, 202510 minSeason 2Ep. 14

KEXP 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 someone else’s story and forgiveness. Annahstasia’s new album Tether is out now on Drink Sum WTR . 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 “ Wh...

Jun 17, 202510 minSeason 2Ep. 13

KEXP 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 “Split,” triple entendres, and making music in these troubled times. Pixel Grip’s new self-released album, Percepticide: The Death of Reality, is out now. 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 Hea...

Jun 12, 20257 minSeason 2Ep. 12

KEXP 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.” The duo also discuss Harry Styles' cover of the band’s song “Wet Dream.” Wet Leg’s new album moisturizer is out July 11 via Domino 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 o...

Jun 10, 20258 minSeason 2Ep. 11

KEXP 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, “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 He...

Jun 05, 20258 minSeason 2Ep. 10

KEXP 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 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. Sup...

Jun 03, 20258 minSeason 2Ep. 9

KEXP 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 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 ” playli...

May 29, 20258 minSeason 2Ep. 8

KEXP 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 – 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 L...

May 27, 20257 minSeason 2Ep. 7

KEXP 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 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 Head...

May 22, 20258 minSeason 2Ep. 6

KEXP 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 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 KEX...

May 20, 20257 minSeason 2Ep. 5

KEXP 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 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 H...

May 15, 20254 minSeason 2Ep. 4

KEXP 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 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 o...

May 13, 20257 minSeason 2Ep. 3

KEXP 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 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 ...

May 08, 202510 minSeason 2Ep. 2

KEXP 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. 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...

May 06, 20259 minSeason 2Ep. 1

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 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 hea...

Apr 29, 20251 minEp. 47

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 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 [email protected] . Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 24, 202521 secEp. 46

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, KEXP music director Chris Sanley shares a new song from British rapper Little Simz. Songs featured: Eddie Chacon - “Let the Devil In” Unknown Mortal Orchestra - "earth 1" Little Simz - “Flood'” Hosted by Evie Stokes. Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler. Mastered by: William Myers Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. Listen to the full songs on KEX...

Mar 17, 202517 minEp. 45

Woomb, 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 song from London-based rapper, poet and producer John Glacier. Songs featured: Woomb - “To Never Fear the Sun” Jacob Alon - "Fairy in a Bottle" John Glacier and Sampha - “Ocean Steppin'” 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...

Mar 10, 202513 minEp. 44

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 song from Nigerian singer Obongjayar. Songs featured: Oddly – “Alligator” Heartworms - "Extraordinary Wings" Obongjayar - “Not in Surrender” 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 “...

Mar 03, 202512 minEp. 43

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 Alex Ruder shares a new song from Danish artists. Songs featured: De La Soul (Feat. Choklate) – “Bigger” Flying Lotus (Feat. Dawn Richard) - “Let Me Cook” Lust for Youth & Croatian Amor (Feat. Purient) - “Dummy” Hosted by Evie Stokes. Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler. Mastered by: William Myers Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. Listen t...

Feb 24, 20259 minEp. 42

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 Ferdinand fan card! KEXP music director Chris Sanley shares a new song from Chicago multidisciplinary artist Damon Locks. Songs featured: Ela Minus – “Upwards” Franz Ferdinand – “The Doctor” Damon Locks - “Click” Hosted by Evie Stokes. Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler. Mastered by: William Myers Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. Listen to t...

Feb 17, 202511 minEp. 41

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 shares new FKA twigs. Songs featured: Kendrick Lamar – “Dodger Blue” (feat. wallie the sensei, siete7x, roddy ricch) Tom Noble – “Please Take Me There” FKA twigs - “Girl Feels Good” 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 H...

Feb 10, 202512 minEp. 40

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 some of the best of Bay Area artist SPELLLING’s music. Songs featured: Adwaith – “Miliwn” Roshâni – “Donya do Roozeh” SPELLLING - “Portrait of My Heart” 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...

Feb 03, 20258 minEp. 39

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 - that have been in her headphones lately. Songs featured: Σtella - “Adagio” DARKSIDE - “S.N.C.” Fat Dog - “Peace Song” The Crystal Method - “Comin’ Back" 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 throu...

Jan 27, 202518 minEp. 38

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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