It’s Living Singles! Where a KEXP staff member shares three of their favorite songs right now. In this very special edition, we’re celebrating both Aquí y Ahora (KEXP’s celebration of Latinx Heritage Month) AND Indigenous Peoples’ Day, because Albina Cabrera is an absolute champion of the people and music of Latin America. Songs featured in this episode: “Principio Sin Fin” by ALWA “Kixampe (feat. Sara Curruchich)” by Rebeca Lane “Tijeras” by Renata Flores Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/...
Oct 13, 2022•24 min•Ep 312•Transcript available on Metacast Nirvana’s 'Nevermind' came out in 1991, when KEXP DJs Riz Rollins and Marco Collins were already playing influential roles in Seattle radio at KCMU and KNDD, respectively. Larry Mizell Jr. talks to Riz and Marco about what it was like being at ground-zero when the album came out and took over the world. They share stories about debuting "Smells Like Teen Spirit" on KEXP (when it was KCMU), the food fight that got Kurt Cobain kicked out of his own party, and finding 'Nevermind' CDs for sale in th...
Oct 11, 2022•24 min•Ep 311•Transcript available on Metacast It’s Living Singles! Where a KEXP staff member shares three of their favorite songs right now. In this special Aquí y Ahora edition, we get a sneak peek of what it’s like to be on the KEXP video team and watch live music so up close and personal. Mere hours before KEXP’s video producer Alaia D’Alessandro got on a plane, she sat down with Rachel Stevens to talk about which artists she was most excited to film at KEXP Live from Argentina. Songs featured in this episode: “Almacén de Datos” by Sara ...
Oct 06, 2022•13 min•Ep 310•Transcript available on Metacast Brandi Diaz is a local Latina musician who creates psychedelic soul under the name Nada Rosa. Even through challenging times, she has continually trusted the process of following her bliss. Years ago, when Brandi was 25-years-old, she made a promise to herself that if she got through a family crisis of having to become the guardian of her niece, she would give herself the space to continue making music. Her family is doing great now and she is fulfilling her promise, creating "cinematic dreamsca...
Oct 04, 2022•15 min•Ep 309•Transcript available on Metacast It’s Living Singles ! Where a KEXP staff member shares three of their favorite songs right now. This week, we flipped the script a bit KEXP’s own Martin Douglas interviews Sound & Vision host Rachel Stevens and asks what she’s into these days. Rachel over comes imposter syndrome to share three vibey songs getting her through. Songs featured in this episode: “Popular” by M.I.A. “Backinluv” by Clairmont the Second “Let It Go” by LIVt, featuring Dave B. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/so...
Sep 29, 2022•16 min•Ep 308•Transcript available on Metacast You’ve heard of Summer Jams, but where’s the love for Autumnal Tunes? Here. The answer is here. Isabel Khalili, Martin Douglas, and Dusty Henry join Rachel Stevens to recap their favorite Summer Jams and share what's on their playlists as things cool down. Songs featured in this episode: "Bad Habit" by Steve Lacy "Angelo” by Brijean “California” by Judy and the Jerks “Break My Soul” by Beyoncé “Rand McNally” by Death Cab for Cutie "Quantum Leap” by Roc Marciano “4 Shorty… U Live, U Die, U Ride!”...
Sep 27, 2022•16 min•Ep 307•Transcript available on Metacast Doris Anahí Muñoz is a singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. She is also the subject of the new documentary, 'Mija,' which will be released on Disney+**. The film follows Doris as she starts her career in music management and grapples with the guilt of being the first American-born member of her family. “Mija”—the title of the film—comes from the first company Doris ever started, called “Mija Management,” but the word also translates directly to “my daughter” and is used as a term of endearmen...
Sep 22, 2022•23 min•Ep 306•Transcript available on Metacast It’s been a minute since we’ve heard new music from Built to Spill — their last record came out in 2015. Well, now they’re back with their ninth studio album. It’s called 'When the Wind Forgets Your Name.' KEXP DJ and producer Sharlese Metcalf talks with guitarist and vocalist Doug Martsch about song inspiration and “superfanning.” Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 20, 2022•19 min•Ep 305•Transcript available on Metacast It’s Living Singles! Where a KEXP staff member shares three of their favorite songs right now. This week, KEXP Podcast Manager Isabel Khalili shares three “end of summer jams" that she’s been digging lately. You can practically hear the sun setting just a little bit earlier in these mellow tracks. Songs featured in this episode: “Sudany” by Sofie Birch and Antonina Nowacka “Delusion” by George Riley “Cherry Coffee” by Kelela “Out Of My Mind” by The Zenmenn and John Moods *UPDATE: Between the rec...
Sep 15, 2022•14 min•Ep 304•Transcript available on Metacast Santi White (aka Santigold) released her fourth album, 'Spirituals,' on Friday, September 8. Rachel Stevens talks with Santi about inspiration for the album, breaking boundaries, and plans to make art beyond music. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 13, 2022•15 min•Ep 303•Transcript available on Metacast Warning: This episode discusses gun violence and suicide. On Thursday, September 8, KEXP brings you Music Heals: Mental Health . It’s a day of on-air and online programming acknowledging the struggles of mental health and emotional well-being that so many of us deal with, and how music and community can make a real difference. In this episode of Sound & Vision, KEXP listener and amplifier TJ Shushereba shares his story dealing with an abrupt loss, and how music continues to help him heal fro...
Sep 08, 2022•27 min•Ep 302•Transcript available on Metacast Four people have accused Arcade Fire’s frontman, Win Butler, of sexual misconduct. It’s another in a long list of musicians who have abused their fame to harm others. A team of badass women joins Rachel Stevens to find hope for the future: Alexandra Brodsky , a civil rights lawyer and the author of the book “Sexual Justice”; Jill Krajewski , a culture writer based in Toronto whose work has appeared in Vulture, SPIN, Pitchfork, and more; Evie Stokes , a KEXP DJ who has played Arcade Fire more tha...
Sep 06, 2022•33 min•Ep 301•Transcript available on Metacast It’s Living Singles! Where a KEXP staff member shares three of their favorite songs right now. On this episode, Digital Content Producer Janice Headley gets deep with some amazing, some emotional, and some amazingly emotional music with host Rachel Stevens. Songs featured in this episode: “Uncertainty and the Unknown” by Briana Marela “Don’t Lie” by Ty Segall (covering The Mantles) “Broke Down” by Sleepyhead Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Sep 01, 2022•14 min•Ep 300•Transcript available on Metacast As part of our series about breaking musicians, Emily Fox talks to KEXP’s video manager Jim Beckmann about what "Live on KEXP" has done for bands. They discuss what it was like to film the sessions that have since blown up, including Of Monsters and Men, Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Grimes, and Charles Bradley. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 30, 2022•18 min•Ep 299•Transcript available on Metacast We’re kicking off a new series called Living Singles, where a KEXP staff member shares three of their favorite songs right now. On this episode, Digital Content Producer Jasmine Albertson dives into three songs and also becomes BFFs with host Rachel Stevens. Songs featured in this episode: “Battlefield 1942” by Seacats “Behind a Silent Door” by Mt Fog “Lose You” by Winter View the full story here. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 25, 2022•14 min•Ep 298•Transcript available on Metacast Sound & Vision’s mini-series, Apparently, explores the stories of musicians and performers who are juggling parenthood with their art. In this episode, Rachel Stevens talks to Sharon Van Etten about being on tour and managing while missing her son’s first day of kindergarten. Sharon’s new album, ‘We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong,’ addresses the guilt of the working parent, but also gives grace to the subject. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Aug 23, 2022•16 min•Ep 297•Transcript available on Metacast Overnight Afrobeats DJ Lace Cadence talks to Rachel Stevens about discovering his African roots later in life and why Burna Boy’s latest album is his best work yet. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 18, 2022•15 min•Ep 296•Transcript available on Metacast Sylvan Esso’s fourth studio album, 'No Rules Sandy,' is out now. Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn talk to Rachel Stevens about how marriage is trash for women, Richard Swift is good for the heart, and trusting the process can result in some of your favorite art. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 16, 2022•20 min•Ep 295•Transcript available on Metacast BEYONCÉ. That’s the description. Rachel Stevens talks about the buzz behind the new Beyoncé album 'Renaissance' with fellow fans from the BeyHive: KEXP Afternoon Show Host Larry Mizell Jr. , Stas Thee Boss , and KUOW Arts and Culture Reporter Mike Davis . Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 11, 2022•22 min•Ep 294•Transcript available on Metacast Last year, Fred Gibson (under the moniker Fred again..) quietly dropped an electronic album that sampled audio from his actual life, and gave it the fitting title, ‘Actual Life (April 14 - December 17 2020)’. Since then, the artist has gained seismic traction and a global following, including KEXP’s Social Media Manager Tia Ho. In this episode, Tia travels track-by-track with Fred through the album, and the two discuss choosing to be joyful, keeping journals, and whiskey preferences. Support the...
Aug 09, 2022•16 min•Ep 293•Transcript available on Metacast In our series about “breaking” artists on KEXP, Emily Fox talks to DJ Morgan about Altin Gün and then Eva Walker takes us down a “Walker Wormhole Wednesday.” Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 04, 2022•28 min•Ep 292•Transcript available on Metacast The psychedelic indie pop project Of Montreal has put out more than 20 albums since their debut in 1997. The latest album, 'Freewave Lucifer f<ck f^ck f>ck,' is an experiment in “painting with sound” through despair and euphoria. The band’s frontperson Kevin Barnes talks with Roddy Nikpour about their vision for their latest release. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 02, 2022•16 min•Ep 291•Transcript available on Metacast In our series about “breaking” artists on KEXP, Emily Fox talks to "The Roadhouse" DJ Greg Vandy about Courtney Marie Andrews and Daniel Norgren. She then talks to KEXP's resident jazz-expert, John Gilbreath, about Kassa Overall and Kris Davis. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 28, 2022•20 min•Ep 290•Transcript available on Metacast The Washington-born duo ODESZA is now out with their fourth studio album, 'The Last Goodbye.' Rachel Stevens talks to band members Clayton Knight and Harrison Mills about what Seattle means to them and to this album. But first, Rachel and KEXP's resident ODESZA expert, Eva Walker, do a short review on the new album. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 26, 2022•23 min•Ep 289•Transcript available on Metacast Introducing a new Sound & Vision mini-series, “Break It," where we talk to KEXP DJs about how they “break” an artist. Rachel Stevens talks to Marco Collins about Garbage, Weezer, and many more 90s darlings. Emily Fox talks to John Richards about the Lumineers, Phantogram, numerous other artists, and what it’s like to know Jimmy Fallon is listening. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 21, 2022•37 min•Ep 288•Transcript available on Metacast James Smith found out that Sir Elton John is a fan of his band Yard Act, so he had the courage to ask for a collaboration. KEXP’s Rachel Stevens asks James what it’s like to work with Elton John — and how you politely tell Elton John to try something a little different after the first draft. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 19, 2022•15 min•Ep 287•Transcript available on Metacast Miki Ratsula recently released a covers EP which changes lyrics of some of their favorite songs to be gender neutral. KEXP’s Rachel Stevens talks to Miki about what coming out as non-binary means for their life and music. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 14, 2022•10 min•Ep 286•Transcript available on Metacast Emily Fox talks with KEXP DJs Evie Stokes and Larry Mizell Jr. about the top five played songs of 2022 on KEXP thus far. Some are true bangers and some are because we are nothing if not loyal to the artists we love. Find out where your favorites have landed! Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 12, 2022•22 min•Ep 285•Transcript available on Metacast Atlanta rapper, actor and activist Killer Mike released a new solo single called “Run” this week. It’s Killer Mike’s first solo release in a decade and his first music not produced by El-P, his partner in Run the Jewels, since 2011. The new song features Young Thug and an intro by Dave Chappelle. It’s also no coincidence that he released the song on the Fourth of July. KEXP’s Larry Mizell Jr. speaks with Killer Mike about the continued struggle of being Black in America, and how it inspired his ...
Jul 07, 2022•11 min•Ep 284•Transcript available on Metacast On June 24, 2022 the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade after nearly 50 years. The constitutional right to an abortion no longer exists. This news has shaken many communities, including the music industry. KEXP’s Rachel Stevens talks with Ani DiFranco, Adia Victoria, and Amanda Palmer about their experiences with abortion and the songs they’ve written about it. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 05, 2022•35 min•Ep 283•Transcript available on Metacast 
