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, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 14
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, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 13
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, 2025•7 min•Season 2Ep. 12
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, 2025•8 min•Season 2Ep. 11
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, 2025•8 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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, 2025•8 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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, 2025•8 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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, 2025•7 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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, 2025•8 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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, 2025•7 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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, 2025•4 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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, 2025•7 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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, 2025•9 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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, 2025•1 min•Ep. 47
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, 2025•21 sec•Ep. 46
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, 2025•17 min•Ep. 45
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, 2025•13 min•Ep. 44
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, 2025•12 min•Ep. 43
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, 2025•9 min•Ep. 42
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, 2025•11 min•Ep. 41
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, 2025•12 min•Ep. 40
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, 2025•8 min•Ep. 39
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, 2025•18 min•Ep. 38
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.
Jan 20, 2025•1 min
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 podcast: Live on KEXP. It highlights one of KEXP's world-class in-studio sessions every week, starting with an introduction from host Troy Nelson. On this episode, we hear a mind-melting session from Cambodian psych-rock group Dengue Fever. You can watch all KEXP live sessions on YouTube. And subscribe to Live on KEXP wherever you listen to podca...
Jan 13, 2025•28 min
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 Nelson, Evie Stokes, and John Richards about the five top played albums on KEXP in 2024. Counting down from number five, Emily discusses each album with the DJ who played it the most. Top Played Albums of 2024: Fontaines D.C. - Romance Ibibio Sound Machine - Pull The Rope Angélica Garcia - Gemelo Khruangbin - A LA SALA Dehd - Poetry Listen ...
Jan 06, 2025•29 min•Ep. 37
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 powerful collection of post-punk, dance, and an alt-rock classic from Mexico City. Associate Music Director Alex Ruder closes out the show with an infectious slice of uplifting pure pop. Grito Exclamac!ón - “El Squash” Gloory Hole - “Huir en Vano” Amyl and The Sniffers - “U Should Not Be Doing That” Caifanes - “Aviéntame” Two Blinks, I Love You - “My Girl” Liste...
Dec 30, 2024•23 min•Ep. 36
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 KEXP’s longtime Christmas guy, having hosted the “Punk Rock X-Mess” for over 20 years on the punk show Sonic Reducer, and hosting “No Standards Christmas” on December 25th for over a decade. Music Director Chris Sanley closes out this Christmas episode with a melancholy track for the season. Thanks Light - “Dirtbag Christmas” Toddy - “Hold O...
Dec 23, 2024•26 min•Ep. 35
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 from 2024. We hear from each DJ about one song that rose above the rest, getting a diverse sampling of the year in music. From hardcore to reggae to ambient and everything in between, this episode is sure to bring something unexpected for even our most voracious listeners. Songs featured: Mk.gee - “Dream Police” (DJ Alex’s pick) Bures Band - “Green...
Dec 16, 2024•35 min•Ep. 34
