Minnesota’s Tall Paul recently released an album that chronicles the story of the Native American athlete, Jim Thorpe. Thorpe was an Olympic gold medalist in track & field, a pro football and college football hall of famer, a professional baseball player, and so much more. Tall Paul talks with Emily Fox about his album, 'The Story of Jim Thorpe.' He also shares his views on the importance of role models, current challenges to tribal sovereignty and self-determination, and how foster care can...
Jan 19, 2023•26 min•Ep 342•Transcript available on Metacast During the pandemic, Radiohead's Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, along with drummer Tom Skinner of Sons of Kemet, formed The Smile. The group recently stopped by the KEXP studios for a live performance that can be viewed in full on KEXP's YouTube channel. On this episode, KEXP DJ Morgan Chosnyk and KEXP’s Video Manager Jim Beckmann take us behind the scenes of the session and discuss The Smile's debut album. Then, the Seattle-based New York Times Bestselling writer, Ijeoma Oluo, shares a persona...
Jan 17, 2023•14 min•Ep 341•Transcript available on Metacast Travis Thompson is a 26-year-old artist from Seattle. He put out an EP this fall and also made his acting debut on the hit show, Reservation Dogs. He talks about his new music and Indigenous representation on television and on the mic. “When I pulled up on set, it was a crazy experience for me, but they were treating me like a famous rapper because they had all listened to me before,” Thompson says. “The Native creative community knows each other.” Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ S...
Jan 12, 2023•14 min•Ep 340•Transcript available on Metacast Michael Stein and Rod Ronquillo, the original DJs of KEXP’s northwest music show, Audioasis, share songs that were staples of Seattle’s music scene when the show began 40 years ago. Then, Audioasis’ current DJ, Eva Walker, shares songs that represent the scene today. In this episode, we also get a little history lesson in Seattle’s early jazz and funk scenes and beyond. Artists discussed: The Heats The Dynette Set Pudz Visible Targets Chong the Nomad Jango Screen Frogs Support the show: https://...
Jan 10, 2023•19 min•Ep 339•Transcript available on Metacast Mix & Match is a mini series where we meet up with an artist and try to “mix” an adult beverage and “match” it with an artist. Today, KEXP’s Jasmine Albertson catches up with Deep Sea Diver’s Jessica Dobson over a drink. They talk about music and Jessica’s journey of meeting her birth parents. Deep Ahumada Recipe In a stirring vessel combine: - 2oz mezcal - .5 spiced simple - 3 dashes aztec chocolate bitters - Add ice, stir, and strain into a bucket with fresh ice - Garnish with orange peel ...
Jan 05, 2023•11 min•Ep 338•Transcript available on Metacast Mix & Match is a new miniseries where we meet up with a Seattle artist and try to “mix” an adult beverage and “match” it with an artist. Today, KEXP’s Jasmine Albertson brings us the first “Mix and Match” featuring local musician, Mt. Fog. Here’s the recipe make a “Forest Fog” - 1.5oz pisco - .5 cardi simple - 2 dashes black walnut bitters - 2oz earl grey tea - 2oz foamed oat milk Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 03, 2023•8 min•Ep 337•Transcript available on Metacast It’s Living Singles! The series where we talk to a KEXP staff member about three songs they’re really into right now. On this episode, Sharlese Metcalf—host of KEXP’s Mechanical Breakdown—brings us a very new wave edition. Songs featured in this episode: “Heartbeat” by Nuovo Testamento “Disconnected Lines” by RISK RISK “Future Wonder” by Teenage Daycare Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 29, 2022•10 min•Ep 336•Transcript available on Metacast KEXP DJs Miss Ashley, Kevin Cole and Larry Mizell Jr. break down the top played albums on KEXP in 2022. The albums are: #5: Beyoncé - RENAISSANCE #4: Toro y Moi - MAHAL #3: Ibibio Sound Machine - Electricity #2: Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Cool It Down #1: ODESZA - The Last Goodbye Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 27, 2022•28 min•Ep 335•Transcript available on Metacast It’s a very special Christmas edition of Living Singles, the series where we talk to a KEXP staff member about three songs they’re really into right now. On this episode, KEXP’s defacto Christmas DJ, Brian Foss, shares some non-traditional Christmas songs he’ll be playing on air on Christmas day. You can catch his show live from noon - 9pm PT on December 25th, at 90.3 FM in Seattle or KEXP.org / the KEXP App worldwide. Brian’s Featured Songs: “Christmas Is Love” by James Brown “Santa Ain’t Comin...
Dec 22, 2022•17 min•Ep 334•Transcript available on Metacast Larry Mizell Jr. reflects on the hip hop artists we lost this year and beyond, in what MF Doom has called, “the world’s most strangest most dangerous occupation.” Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 20, 2022•18 min•Ep 333•Transcript available on Metacast Living Singles is the series where we talk to a KEXP staff member about three songs they’re really into right now. This episode features, KEXP’s Digital Content Manager. He admits to usually covering “super serious” music for KEXP, but he chose one song for Living Singles that’s playful and fun. Songs featured in this episode: “Thousand Knives” by Thundercat (Ryuichi Sakamoto cover) “Stop Worry!” by MIKE ft. Sister Nancy “Pop Star” by Coco & Clair Clair Support the show: https://www.kexp.org...
Dec 15, 2022•10 min•Ep 332•Transcript available on Metacast Cellist Lori Goldston has been carving her own path in the world of rock music for over three decades. She’s performed and recorded with some iconic artists like Nirvana, David Byrne, and Cat Power among many others. She’s an unsung hero of Seattle’s music scene. In October, she released a new solo album called High and Low . KEXP’s Dusty Henry spoke with Goldston to walk through her career and learn more about the inspiration behind the new album. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ S...
Dec 13, 2022•11 min•Ep 331•Transcript available on Metacast Living Singles is the series where we talk to a KEXP staff member about three songs they’re really into right now. On this episode, Sound & Vision’s senior producer and host Emily Fox returns from maternity leave to talk about the songs that got her through postpartum blues and the following joy of being a new mom. Songs featured in this episode: “Wide Awake” by ODESZA “Still Love U” by Vanilla “Letting Go” By Ben Sollee, Remixed by Thomas Jack Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ S...
Dec 08, 2022•14 min•Ep 330•Transcript available on Metacast Rachel Stevens talks with KEXP DJs Kevin Cole, Larry Mizell Jr, Evie Stokes, and Eva Walker about some of their favorite albums the year. Artists discussed: Toro y Moi, Sudan Archives, Special Interest, Charles Stepney, Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul (Larry Mizell Jr.) Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, The Smokes, Enumclaw (Eva Walker) Automatic, Ibibio Sound Machine, Melody’s Echo Chamber, Lad Ash (Evie Stokes) Lizzo, Death Cab for Cutie, Built to Spill, Spoon (Rachel Stevens) Brimheim, Kae Tempes...
Dec 06, 2022•19 min•Ep 329•Transcript available on Metacast It’s Living Singles! The series where we talk to a KEXP staff member about three songs they’re really into right now. On this episode, Sound & Vision’s own Roddy Nikpour gets us ready for hibernation with some warm, mellow tracks. Songs featured in this episode: “Swift Automatons” by Eluvium “UnTruth” by Hammock “You Are (feat. SARO)” by The Album Leaf Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 01, 2022•12 min•Ep 328•Transcript available on Metacast Our occasional series Day Job highlights musicians who work a day job to be able to pursue their passion of music. This episode took Rachel Stevens to Pike Place Fish Market to talk with shipping manager Hillary Branyik, who is also a singer-songwriter under the name Branik. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 29, 2022•20 min•Ep 327•Transcript available on Metacast It’s Living Singles! The series where we talk to a KEXP staff member about three songs they’re really into right now. On this episode, our Social Media Manager Tia Ho takes us all over the country to keep us warm with these vibey tunes. Songs featured in this episode: "Spiral" by Hello Mary "Kiss City" by Blondshell “Marmalade” by Julien Chang Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 24, 2022•17 min•Ep 326•Transcript available on Metacast Independent music and independent pro wrestling may seem like disparate art forms, but that’s until you dig deeper into their histories. Many of the subcultures in both worlds have held events in the same places, shared the same personnel, and have held the same ideas of community. KEXP’s Martin Douglas talks with Jim Perry, Daniel Makabe, and Damien Abraham about how the art, ethos, and business of professional wrestling and music have always walked hand-in-hand. Support the show: https://www.k...
Nov 22, 2022•10 min•Ep 325•Transcript available on Metacast It’s Living Singles! Where a KEXP staff member shares three of their favorite songs right now. This time, Social Media Intern Leah Capindo joins Rachel Stevens to share the music that's brought her into a deep autumnal vibe. Songs featured in this episode: "Jesus Freak Lighter" by Blood Orange "supernova" by Fousheé "Love is the Way" by Thee Sacred Souls Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 17, 2022•10 min•Ep 324•Transcript available on Metacast Maral is an Iranian American producer and DJ who uses her influences of dub, shoegaze, and anarcho-punk to reinterpret Persian folk, classical and pop music. The result is a heavy yet transcendent "folk club" sound. Her experimental approach has led to collaborations with Panda Bear of Animal Collective, Penny Rimbaud of Crass, and Lee "Scratch" Perry. She recently released her third full length album, 'Ground Groove,' on Leaving Records. KEXP’s Isabel Khalili talks with Maral about the new albu...
Nov 16, 2022•24 min•Ep 323•Transcript available on Metacast On November 5th, we learned the sad news that Mimi Parker of the band Low had passed away from ovarian cancer. Mimi was only 55, but had done so much in her life as a mother, as a musician, and as a human. She was married to her bandmate, Alan Sparhawk, and they made thirteen albums together from 1994 to 2021 as the band Low. Rachel Stevens talks with KEXP Digital Content Producer Janice Headley and DJ Kevin Cole about Mimi’s voice and her profound impact on the music world. Support the show: ht...
Nov 15, 2022•26 min•Ep 322•Transcript available on Metacast It’s Living Singles! Sound & Vision’s segment where we talk to a KEXP staff member about three songs they’re super into right now. Today, Rachel Stevens talks with Content Producer Martin Douglas about three tracks and why they all kinda feel like they were made in a garage. Songs featured in this episode: "Oh Henry!" by Almond Joy "Delusions" by Bella and the Bizarre "Pollo Rico" by billy woods Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
Nov 10, 2022•17 min•Ep 321•Transcript available on Metacast Rocky Votolato is a mainstay in the Seattle music scene. KEXP’s Dusty Henry talks with Rocky about his latest album, 'Wild Roots' and the inspiration behind it, including the tragic loss of one of his children. This special episode is in conjunction with KEXP’s Death & Music event and special day of programming, "Music Heals: Grief." Find out more here: https://www.kexp.org/events/kexp-events/death-music/ And here: https://www.kexp.org/events/kexp-events/music-heals-grief/ Support the show: ...
Nov 09, 2022•22 min•Ep 320•Transcript available on Metacast For more than a month, Iran has been experiencing another revolution of sorts. The death of a 22-year-old woman named Mahsa "Jina" Amini has sparked mass protests and one song has become a rallying cry across the world. KEXP’s Roddy Nikpour talks about what “Baraye” by Shervin Hajipour means to him, his family, and a country. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 08, 2022•13 min•Ep 319•Transcript available on Metacast It’s Living Singles! The series where a KEXP staff member shares three songs they’re really into right now. Content Producer Jasmine Albertson has been all over the world recently and it has brought her to a really good place — here talking with Rachel Stevens about music. Songs featured in this episode: "no sé quién soy" by K4 "True Altruism" by Chanel Beads "It's Not Just Me, It's Everybody" by Weyes Blood Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Nov 03, 2022•20 min•Ep 318•Transcript available on Metacast KEXP’s Morning Show Producer Owen Murphy is a huge fan of Austin-based band The Black Angels. Owen got to talk to frontman Alex Maas about their latest album, “Wilderness of Mirrors,” and why psychedelic music makes for the best concerts. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 01, 2022•11 min•Ep 317•Transcript available on Metacast It’s Living Singles! Where a KEXP staff member shares three of their favorite songs right now. This time, Afternoon Show Intern Syd Gladu joins Sound & Vision producer Roddy Nikpour, offering three songs that deal with emotion in very different ways. Songs featured in this episode: “Mercury” by Steve Lacy “Sardines” by Audrey Nuna and Deb Never “Problem With It” by Plains Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 27, 2022•10 min•Ep 316•Transcript available on Metacast Larry Mizell Jr. talks to Chaz Bear (aka Toro y Moi) about his latest album, 'Mahal,' and how embracing his mixed Black and Filipino heritage is resulting in his best work yet. They also discuss how Chaz has learned to see things through and follow his own vision, the unique challenges of being mixed race, and how he's using his platform to spotlight other Black and Brown indie artists. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 25, 2022•21 min•Ep 315•Transcript available on Metacast It’s Living Singles! Where a KEXP staff member shares three of their favorite songs right now. On this episode, the incredible DJ Evie Stokes shares an eclectic trio. If you like these tracks, you’ll love her show on Sundays from 3-6pm PT. Songs featured in this episode: "Under No Nation" by Goat "Ma-hine Me" by Vieux Farka Touré & Khruangbin "Top Steppa" by Greentea Peng Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 20, 2022•14 min•Ep 314•Transcript available on Metacast Rachel Stevens talks to rock and roll royalty Corin Tucker about Sleater-Kinney’s new album, 'Dig Me In: A Dig Me Out Covers Album' (out Friday, October 21st). Corin chats about how the band chose the artists to cover the 13 tracks, how the album is a benefit for SMYRC, how she’s all about community, and how’s there’s really no such thing as a “cold call from Sleater-Kinney.” Also, it’s KEXP’s Fall Fundraising Drive! Please consider a one-time $20 gift to Sound & Vision at www.kexp.org/sound...
Oct 18, 2022•25 min•Ep 313•Transcript available on Metacast 
