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 ...
Aug 05, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 17
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 Head...
Jul 31, 2025•5 min•Season 2Ep. 16
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 Dumont's song "Deux 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 Ou...
Jul 29, 2025•8 min•Season 2Ep. 25
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". 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 “ W...
Jul 24, 2025•11 min•Season 2Ep. 24
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: kex...
Jul 22, 2025•9 min•Season 2Ep. 23
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 ...
Jul 17, 2025•11 min•Season 2Ep. 22
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/headphone...
Jul 15, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 21
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 podcas...
Jul 10, 2025•8 min•Season 2Ep. 20
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, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 19
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, 2025•12 min•Season 2Ep. 18
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, 2025•8 min•Season 2Ep. 17
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, 2025•8 min•Season 2Ep. 16
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, 2025•8 min•Season 2Ep. 15
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 headphones@kexp.org . 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
