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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 StokesProduced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate 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: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org Photo Credit: Zhamak FulladSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 “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/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the Belarusian synth-pop of Molchat Doma. Molchat Doma is a post-punk, synth-pop, new-wave electronic band from Minsk, Belarus. They formed in 2017, self-releasing their debut album S krysh nashikh domov, which translates to “From the Roofs of Our Houses." It was later picked up and re-released by the German label Detriti Records, along with their second album in 2018, Etazhi (or "Floors”). The two records gained popularity mainly through an unauthorized upload on YouTube and the band started selling out shows all across Europe. In 2020 they signed with Sacred Bones, and prepared to tour the US. Their song “Sudno” went viral on TikTok, alongside the “closet tour challenge” in which content creators edited together photos of themselves in all the outfits in their closets while the song played. They released their third album, Monument, but their tour was canceled due to the pandemic. Their latest is Belaya Polosa, or "White Stripe," available now on Sacred Bones records. Recorded March 3, 2025 Ty Zhe Ne Znaesh Kto Ya Belaya Polosa Tancevat Sudno Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the Belarusian synth-pop of Molchat Doma. Molchat Doma is a post-punk, synth-pop, new-wave electronic band from Minsk, Belarus. They formed in 2017, self-releasing their debut album S krysh nashikh domov, which translates to “From the Roofs of Our Houses." It was later picked up and re-released by the German label Detriti Records, along with their second album in 2018, Etazhi (or "Floors”). The two records gained popularity mainly through an unauthorized upload on YouTube and the band started selling out shows all across Europe. In 2020 they signed with Sacred Bones, and prepared to tour the US. Their song “Sudno” went viral on TikTok, alongside the “closet tour challenge” in which content creators edited together photos of themselves in all the outfits in their closets while the song played. They released their third album, Monument, but their tour was canceled due to the pandemic. Their latest is Belaya Polosa, or "White Stripe," available now on Sacred Bones records. Recorded March 3, 2025 Ty Zhe Ne Znaesh Kto Ya Belaya Polosa Tancevat Sudno Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kronos Quartet — founded in Seattle, now based in San Francisco — has shaped modern classical music for more than 50 years. Their 2024 album Outer Spaceways Incorporated reimagines the work of the trailblazing American jazz pianist, Sun Ra, featuring covers and collaborations with artists like Jlin, Armand Hammer, and others. In addition to recorded testimonials from Laraaji, Georgia Anne Muldrow, and longtime Arkestra leader Marshall Allen, KEXP’s Larry Mizell, Jr. spoke with one of the Kronos Quartet’s founding members, David Harrington. “The more I’ve learned of Sun Ra, the more I’ve realized we’re like brothers or something,” Harrington laughs in the interview. “The question I have been asking all these years is: What’s next? What can music be that it hasn’t been so far? How might I become a better musician? How might I learn more about the world through music, with music, because of music?” Support the show: kexp.org/deeper photo via Impulse! Records and ABC/Dunhill RecordsSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cancioneros: JudelineJudeline es una de las voces más magnéticas de la nueva generación de artistas españoles. En este episodio especial grabado en vivo desde BIME Bogotá, durante el anuncio de Live on KEXP in Bilbao, la cantautora presenta su cancionero personal. Desde los joropos venezonalos que escuchaba en casa por influencia de su padre, hasta la música andaluza reinterpretada con modernidad, Judeline traza un mapa íntimo que explica su arte. Un cancionero que explora la diáspora, la identidad andaluza, la cultura pop y la recuperación de las raíces a través del sonido. Cancionero curado por Judeline: · “Lágrimas Negras” – Gal Costa· “Vestida de Garza Blanca” – Cristóbal Jiménez· “No La Hay” – DelaFuente· “Me Pongo Colorá” – Papá Levante· “La Carretera” – Julio Iglesias· “Brujería” – Judeline Una producción original de KEXP en español. Más info en kexp.org/el-sonido Cancioneros: JudelineJudeline is one of the most magnetic voices of a new generation of Spanish artists. This special episode, recorded live at BIME Bogotá during the announcement of Live on KEXP in Bilbao, features the singer-songwriter sharing her personal songbook. From the joropos she grew up listening to—thanks to her Venezuelan-raised father—to Andalusian music reimagined through a modern lens, Judeline maps the roots of her sound. A songbook that explores diaspora, Andalusian identity, pop culture, and reclaiming heritage through music. Songbook curated by Judeline: · “Lágrimas Negras” – Gal Costa· “Vestida de Garza Blanca” – Cristóbal Jiménez· “No La Hay” – DelaFuente· “Me Pongo Colorá” – Papá Levante· “La Carretera” – Julio Iglesias· “Brujería” – Judeline An original production by KEXP en español. More info at kexp.org/el-sonidoSupport the show: http://kexp.org/elsonidoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 StokesProduced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate 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: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 StokesProduced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate 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: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the danceable darkwave of Danish musician - Trentemøller. Anders Trentemøller is a Danish musician based in Copenhagen. His debut album, The Last Resort, was released in 2006, and he has continued putting out new music roughly every three years since. His sound is eclectic, spanning genres like trip-hop, goth, shoegaze, indie rock, and pop. He has remixed hundreds of tracks for artists including The Knife, Röyksopp, Robyn, M83, The Raveonettes, Depeche Mode, and Franz Ferdinand. A musician’s musician and a seasoned producer, he remains, at heart, a music-loving kid. His latest album, Dreamweaver—featuring Icelandic singer Disa—is out now on In My Room Records. Recorded February 11, 2025 I Give My Tears Dreamweavers Nightfall Still On Fire Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the danceable darkwave of Danish musician - Trentemøller. Anders Trentemøller is a Danish musician based in Copenhagen. His debut album, The Last Resort, was released in 2006, and he has continued putting out new music roughly every three years since. His sound is eclectic, spanning genres like trip-hop, goth, shoegaze, indie rock, and pop. He has remixed hundreds of tracks for artists including The Knife, Röyksopp, Robyn, M83, The Raveonettes, Depeche Mode, and Franz Ferdinand. A musician’s musician and a seasoned producer, he remains, at heart, a music-loving kid. His latest album, Dreamweaver—featuring Icelandic singer Disa—is out now on In My Room Records. Recorded February 11, 2025 I Give My Tears Dreamweavers Nightfall Still On Fire Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Owain Davies received a message from a stranger in 2020 asking if he might have been the singer of a band called Panchiko more than two decades ago. As it turns out, he was — but they never put their music online. They just had seven demo tracks on CDs, but Panchiko never really broke out of their scene in central England at the time. Fast forward to 2025: Panchiko is back in action with their second album since the band’s revival, Ginkgo, out on Nettwerk Music Group. Now, thanks to a devoted fanbase, Panchiko is embarking on a tour to play in front of thousands of people. KEXP’s Roddy Nikpour spoke with Davies and his bandmate Andy Wright about being “rediscovered.” “Just say yes to opportunities — I almost didn’t,” Davies says in the interview. “Because we said yes to a simple thing of, ‘Yeah, we’ll start talking to you about this weird album you’ve discovered,’ it led to this. Try things out. You never know where it’ll go.” Support the show: kexp.org/deeper Photo Credit: Adam Alonzo Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La compositora y productora colombiana Ela Minus regresa con DÍA, un disco nómada, visceral y revelador. En este episodio, Ela comparte las canciones que acompañaron la creación de este nuevo capítulo de su vida y de su música. Un cancionero que explora el arte del desprendimiento, la electrónica latinoamericana moderna y el poder de la identidad musical.Cancionero curado por Ela Minus: “Aquí” – Nicolás Jaar “Derrwut” – Rogelio the IIIrd “En el Caribe estoy triste” – Meridian Brothers “Discipline of Enthusiasm” – Lorenzo Senni “Combat” – Ela Minus Una producción original de KEXP en español.Más info en kexp.org/el-sonido Colombian composer and producer Ela Minus returns with DÍA, a nomadic, visceral and revealing album. In this episode, Ela shares the songs that accompanied the making of this new chapter in her life and music. A songbook exploring detachment, modern Latin electronic sound, and the power of musical identity.Songbook curated by Ela Minus: “Aquí” – Nicolás Jaar “Derrwut” – Rogelio the IIIrd “En el Caribe estoy Triste.” – Meridian Brothers “Discipline of Enthusiasm” – Lorenzo Senni “Combat” – Ela Minus An original production by KEXP en español.More info at kexp.org/el-sonidoSupport the show: http://kexp.org/elsonidoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 StokesProduced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate 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: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org. Photo Credit: Nicola SandfordSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 StokesProduced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate 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: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org Photo credit: Nicole LoucaidesSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the angular psych-punk of Frankie and the Witch Fingers. Frankie & The Witch Fingers are a relentlessly touring, high-bar musicianship, DIY punk band. They originally formed in Bloomington, Indiana, but are now fully ensconced in the burgeoning psych-rock scene in Los Angeles. Their latest album, Trash Classic, is available on Greenway Records. Their own description for it is pretty great, saying the record “plunges into a sewer-slick fusion of proto-punk venom, fractured new wave, and industrial grime. Brimming with wiry synths, angular melodies, and grooves that squirm and bite, it’s all delivered with a sly, playful wink. Recorded July 23, 2024 Brain Telephone Futurephobic Syster System Cops & Robbers Sidewalk Weird Dog Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the angular psych-punk of Frankie and the Witch Fingers. Frankie & The Witch Fingers are a relentlessly touring, high-bar musicianship, DIY punk band. They originally formed in Bloomington, Indiana, but are now fully ensconced in the burgeoning psych-rock scene in Los Angeles. Their latest album, Trash Classic, is available on Greenway Records. Their own description for it is pretty great, saying the record “plunges into a sewer-slick fusion of proto-punk venom, fractured new wave, and industrial grime. Brimming with wiry synths, angular melodies, and grooves that squirm and bite, it’s all delivered with a sly, playful wink. Recorded July 23, 2024 Brain Telephone Futurephobic Syster System Cops & Robbers Sidewalk Weird Dog Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natalia Lafourcade inaugura la temporada 2025 de El Sonido: Cancioneros, el podcast sobre música latinoamericana e iberoamericana de KEXP. La multipremiada cantautora veracruzana nos deleita con una selección íntima de cinco canciones que la formaron y que, sin querer, definieron el tono de Cancionera, su duodécimo álbum de estudio, lanzado en 2025. Desde Nina Simone hasta Chavela Vargas, pasando por Agustín Lara y Lorenzo Barcelata, Natalia repasa las piezas que dieron forma a su nuevo disco, al que define como un alter ego, un manifiesto sonoro y una declaración de identidad. En este episodio, escuchamos los vínculos emocionales y musicales que alimentaron su nuevo universo creativo. Cancionero curado por Natalia Lafourcade:• “Ne Me Quitte Pas” – Nina Simone• “Vereda Tropical” – Toña La Negra• “El Coconito” – Lorenzo Barcelata• “Verde Luna” – Chavela Vargas• “Cancionera” – Natalia Lafourcade Una producción original de KEXP en español.Más info en kexp.org/el-sonido Natalia Lafourcade opens the 2025 season of El Sonido: Cancioneros, KEXP’s podcast about Latin American and Ibero-American music. The acclaimed Veracruz-born singer-songwriter shares a deeply personal selection of five songs that shaped her and—perhaps unintentionally—defined the tone of Cancionera, her twelfth studio album released in 2025. From Nina Simone to Chavela Vargas, passing through Agustín Lara and Lorenzo Barcelata, Natalia reflects on the music that shaped her latest work, which she describes as an alter ego, a sonic manifesto, and a declaration of identity. In this episode, we listen to the emotional and musical connections behind her new creative universe. Songbook curated by Natalia Lafourcade:• “Ne Me Quitte Pas” – Nina Simone• “Vereda Tropical” – Toña La Negra• “El Coconito” – Lorenzo Barcelata• “Verde Luna” – Chavela Vargas• “Cancionera” – Natalia Lafourcade An original Spanish-language production by KEXP.More info at kexp.org/el-sonidoSupport the show: http://kexp.org/elsonidoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reintroducing Slovak musician Lotta through her music with KEXP's Kevin Cole. Shortly after the Rose festival in Dolna Krupa, western Slovakia, we map the world famous cultivars that were bred in Krupina, central Slovakia.

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 StokesProduced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate 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: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 StokesProduced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty Henry Photo by Rachel Bennett 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/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.orgSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, Thailand meets West Africa through the electrifying drumming of Salin. Salin was born and raised in Thailand. She started out learning music on the piano, but switched to drums partly because the drum teacher was fun, and partly because she was listening to metal. She got good! Good enough to get work as a session drummer for Sony Thailand. She moved to the United States for college. While there she joined a band in Montreal – driving 10 hours along the Great Lakes to go to practice. She learned about new music from her bandmate and fell in love with soul and funk. Her latest album, Rammana, merges those influences with jazz, indigenous Thai, and African sounds for a sound she calls “Afro Thai Funk”. Rammana is available now on Bandcamp. Recorded February 10, 2025 Puaj Current Painted Lady Si Chomphu Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, Thailand meets West Africa through the electrifying drumming of Salin. Salin was born and raised in Thailand. She started out learning music on the piano, but switched to drums partly because the drum teacher was fun, and partly because she was listening to metal. She got good! Good enough to get work as a session drummer for Sony Thailand. She moved to the United States for college. While there she joined a band in Montreal – driving 10 hours along the Great Lakes to go to practice. She learned about new music from her bandmate and fell in love with soul and funk. Her latest album, Rammana, merges those influences with jazz, indigenous Thai, and African sounds for a sound she calls “Afro Thai Funk”. Rammana is available now on Bandcamp. Recorded February 10, 2025 Puaj Current Painted Lady Si Chomphu Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hiro Ama, born in Japan and based in London, plays drums in the indie pop band Teleman. In late 2024, he released his debut solo album, Music for Peace and Harmony, which leans heavily into the sounds of a 1980s Japanese synthesizer called Waraku, which literally means “peace and harmony” in Japanese. KEXP's Dusty Henry spoke with him shortly after the release. “I used to be quite a perfectionist,” Ama says in the interview. “Then again, when you listen to old jazz records, you can hear a lot of mistakes, the bad notes, and people chanting in the background, and that becomes part of the character of the music. Once I realized it, I started putting in a lot of field recordings and embracing the imperfection.” Support the show: kexp.org/deeper Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 StokesProduced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate 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: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.orgSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

El Sonido: Cancioneros es el podcast original de KEXP que comenzó en 2023, recorriendo la migración de la música a través de fronteras, idiomas y generaciones. En 2024, nos sumergimos en los 50 discos que marcaron a Kurt Cobain y exploramos cómo esos mismos sonidos dialogaron con el desarrollo del rock latinoamericano. En 2025, Cancioneros regresa con un nuevo formato: episodios semanales y playlists dinámicas, donde artistas de América Latina y el mundo comparten las canciones que definieron su historia personal y musical — su cancionero de vida. Nuevos episodios todos los lunes a partir del 2 de junio de 2025 — en español, a veces en inglés, y muchas veces en spanglish. Más información en kexp.org/podcasts/el-sonido/Support the show: http://kexp.org/elsonidoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 StokesProduced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate 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: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org Photo by: Carlos OchoaSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it's the dynamic experimental music of Japanese band MONO. MONO has been making music together since 1999. Their sound is guitar-driven, and anchored by a propulsive, hypnotic rhythm section. The music has the harmonic richness of film scores, and they have played with orchestras over the years. Other influences include minimalism, Sonic Youth style noise, My Bloody Valentine’s shoegaze, and the true-to-the-sound-in-the-room aesthetic of engineer Steve Albini. They consistently remind us that music can convey meaning, without words, so all these labels and comparisons are reductive. When they play, and you listen, you will understand. Any true MONO fan will tell you - you have to see them live. Their latest is OATH, out now through Temporary Residence Records. Recorded December 16, 2024 Run On Hear The Wind Sing We All Shine On Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it's the dynamic experimental music of Japanese band MONO. MONO has been making music together since 1999. Their sound is guitar-driven, and anchored by a propulsive, hypnotic rhythm section. The music has the harmonic richness of film scores, and they have played with orchestras over the years. Other influences include minimalism, Sonic Youth style noise, My Bloody Valentine’s shoegaze, and the true-to-the-sound-in-the-room aesthetic of engineer Steve Albini. They consistently remind us that music can convey meaning, without words, so all these labels and comparisons are reductive. When they play, and you listen, you will understand. Any true MONO fan will tell you - you have to see them live. Their latest is OATH, out now through Temporary Residence Records. Recorded December 16, 2025 Run On Hear The Wind Sing We All Shine On Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 StokesProduced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersEditorial 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/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 StokesProduced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersEditorial 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/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.orgSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it's the Canadian hardcore dance-punk of Death From Above 1979. Death From Above 1979 make a magnificent amount of noise for two people. They released their first full-length album You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine in 2004. They then broke up in 2006, citing creative differences. It wasn’t until 2011 that the band officially reunited and played shows together again. Since then they’ve put out three albums, and settled into a new era of working together, knowing what they both need to make the band work. Their latest is Is 4 Lovers available through Universal Music Canada. Recorded January 20, 2025 Modern Guy One + One Free Animal Going Steady Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it's the Canadian hardcore dance-punk of Death From Above 1979. Death From Above 1979 make a magnificent amount of noise for two people. They released their first full-length album You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine in 2004. They then broke up in 2006, citing creative differences. It wasn’t until 2011 that the band officially reunited and played shows together again. Since then they’ve put out three albums, and settled into a new era of working together, knowing what they both need to make the band work. Their latest is Is 4 Lovers available through Universal Music Canada. Recorded January 20, 2025 Modern Guy One + One Free Animal Going Steady Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Denver-based punk group Dead Pioneers recently released their second album, PO$T AMERICAN, on Hassle Records. They’ve been opening for Pearl Jam on their U.S. tour this spring. KEXP’s Dusty Henry caught up with lead vocalist Gregg Deal to discuss the band’s rapid success, how their new album portrays disillusionment with modern America, and how the band reclaims and recontextualizes Indigenous representation seen in media – from Dances with Wolves through One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest. In a divided moment in history, PO$T AMERICAN feels perfectly timed for imperfect times. “I know that there are different mediums out there that exist to create places of safety and understanding and articulation of frustration,” Deal says in the interview. “I know music is one of those places, I know art is one of those places, and I am grateful to have any part in either of those things.” Support the show: kexp.org/deeper Photo by Carlos CruzSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 StokesProduced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersCreative Director of Editorial: 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/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 StokesProduced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersEditorial 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/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.orgSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it's the fairy goth-psych of Swedish band Den Der Hale. Den Der Hale is a Swedish post-psych band, based in Malmö, which is right across the water from Copenhagen in Denmark. There’s an amazing bridge and a tunnel between the cities known as the Øresund Link. Depending if you are translating from Danish or Swedish, the band name means “That Tail” or “The Slippery One.” They play unhurried heavy rock with nods to black metal, folk, krautrock, and whatever Frank Zappa is. For this performance the band played songs from 2024’s Pastoral Light, available now on Fat Cat records. Recorded December 5, 2024 The Horse From Turin By Pastoral Light To Begin The Frail Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it's the fairy goth-psych of Swedish band Den Der Hale. Den Der Hale is a Swedish post-psych band, based in Malmö, which is right across the water from Copenhagen in Denmark. There’s an amazing bridge and a tunnel between the cities known as the Øresund Link. Depending if you are translating from Danish or Swedish, the band name means “That Tail” or “The Slippery One.” They play unhurried heavy rock with nods to black metal, folk, krautrock, and whatever Frank Zappa is. For this performance the band played songs from 2024’s Pastoral Light, available now on Fat Cat records. Recorded December 5, 2024 The Horse From Turin By Pastoral Light To Begin The Frail Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode marks the end of The Cobain 50 and El Cancionero de Kurt. After going through all 50 albums from Kurt’s list, we celebrated with an event in KEXP’s Gathering Space with a packed house of fans of Nirvana and the podcast to reflect on the series, what it’s meant to us, and what we’ve learned going through all of this music. Below find translations of the Spanish and Portuguese clips aired throughout the episode. Thank you to everyone who has supported our podcasts. We love you so much, it makes us sick. CLIP #1: Luis Carlos Calanca: “Maybe it made him explode, again in Brazil and worldwide it was Kurt Cobain when the band Nirvana came here. Months later, when Kurt Cobain saw them here, he started saying that the band was sensational. And then all the kids wanted to know about Os Mutantes. Lucinha Barbosa: “That’s how, word of mouth, I think, until '98, the big ones started to pay attention because there was no one to stay, no major record company that advertised didn't have that exactly through the fans themselves, word by word.” CLIP #2: José Bellas: Yes, that's right.The next day interviews were scheduled. I had to interview Dave Grohl. and I spent some time before the show at the house of one… one of the two managers of Los Brujos that was Alejandro Almada and he gave me a record for them. I took it there and I gave it to him (Dave). Anyway, another thing that was going around was that, during Los Brujos' soundcheck, Grohl showed up and went to backtages singing the song, people were saying that before Nirvana went on. CLIP #3: Jorge Francisco Soto Flores: Seattle could be any city in Chile. Seattle is a remote place, a rainy place, a place of forests. We (Chileans) are the end of the world, we are the outsiders. We have barriers that could be the Andes Mountains, the desert, the ice, the Pacific Ocean… It happened at a specific time in the 90s. We were returning to a pseudo-democracy. There is also something about representation with the lyrics in every aspect from pessimism now knowing what is going to happen next and also added to to the fact that Chileans love rock music. They are fans of rock and metal. What reason is there for people to be so fanatical about Chris Cornell that here is a god? About Cobain who is a god; that Eddie Vedder, who is a god; Mark Lineman who is a god. I think that’s the only explanation. I don’t see any other, honestly. Hosts: Dusty Henry and Martin DouglasRecorded by: Brandon FitzsimmonsAudio Produced by: Julian Martlew and Dusty Henry Mixed and Mastered by: Matt MartinSpecial thanks to: Isabel Khalili and Larry Mizell Jr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 MyersEditorial 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/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it's the Jordanian Habibi-Disco of crooner Ziyad Al-Samman. Ziyad Al-Samman is a Jordanian singer, based in London. He makes danceable pop music that combines myriad influences including disco, psych-rock, 50’s rock n roll, and the sounds of the Middle East. He’s not afraid to get romantic with it, inviting us all to dance and flirt, maybe even get a little naughty. For this performance he and his band played songs from his latest EP “Pleasure Complex” available from French label Yotanka. Recorded December 3, 2024 Bang Ya Habibi What You Gonna Do? I Can't Behave My Sweet This Love Space Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it's the Jordanian Habibi-Disco of crooner Ziyad Al-Samman. Ziyad Al-Samman is a Jordanian singer, based in London. He makes danceable pop music that combines myriad influences including disco, psych-rock, 50’s rock n roll, and the sounds of the Middle East. He’s not afraid to get romantic with it, inviting us all to dance and flirt, maybe even get a little naughty. For this performance he and his band played songs from his latest EP “Pleasure Complex” available from French label Yotanka. Recorded December 3, 2024 Bang Ya Habibi What You Gonna Do? I Can't Behave My Sweet This Love Space Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP calls chlothegod “vivacious” and “genre-defying.” Her new EP I Feel Different Every Day (Deluxe) blends alt-rock, R&B, and raw emotion into a bold, cathartic sound. Chlo performs live in WNYC's Studio Five.

On the show this time, it's the futuristic rock drama of Guadalajara band Descartes a Kant. When Guadalajara-based group Descartes A Kant created their most recent album, 2023’s After Destruction, they actually made something much bigger. They built an entire concept and universe in which humans struggle to remain human in the face of relentless simulated reality. Their music is post-punk meets indie rock with incredibly intricate electronics. And you’ll want to make sure you check out the video for this one at some point, too. Recorded October 18, 2024 Hello User / Graceless Press Any Key / Woman Sobbing Self-F / The Mess We've Made A Catastrophe 47 Dogs / After Destruction Enlightenment Bubbles / Restart and Heal Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it's the futuristic rock drama of Guadalajara band Descartes a Kant. When Guadalajara-based group Descartes A Kant created their most recent album, 2023’s After Destruction, they actually made something much bigger. They built an entire concept and universe in which humans struggle to remain human in the face of relentless simulated reality. Their music is post-punk meets indie rock with incredibly intricate electronics. And you’ll want to make sure you check out the video for this one at some point, too. Recorded October 18, 2024 Hello User / Graceless Press Any Key / Woman Sobbing Self-F / The Mess We've Made A Catastrophe 47 Dogs / After Destruction Enlightenment Bubbles / Restart and Heal Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode, songwriter Ela Minus talks with KEXP's Albina Cabrera about her new album, DÍA—a fully nomadic project with songs written and recorded between Mexico, Seattle, and her native Colombia. With DÍA, she steps away from her analog era and embraces everything at hand: broken microphones, acoustic instruments, and digital synths. It’s a search for freedom that began the moment she left her comfort zone. The album is out now via Domino Records. Photo by Alvaro ArisoSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Janice Headley chats with frontman and co-founder Jad Fair for this in-depth look at the Half Japanese album We Are They Who Ache with Amorous Love. Plus, KEXP presents the world premiere of “Lemonade Sunset,” the first single off the next Half Japanese album coming out this July via Fire Records. Hosts: Dusty Henry and Martin DouglasWritten & Produced: Janice HeadleyMixed & Mastered: Matt Martin and Roddy NikpourSpecial thanks to Isabel Khalili and Larry Mizell Jr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, cha cha cha with the 60’s and 70’s Latin rock of Mexican band Enjambre. Enjambre started in California, but now hail from Mexico City. The core of the band is family - the Navejas brothers handle bass, guitar, keys, and vocals. They released their eighth studio album Noches de Salon in 2023 through De Gira, which leans heavily into a romantic, 70s, vibey groove. Recorded October 18, 2024 Divergencia Manía Cardiaca Enemigo El Vacío Somos Ajenos Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, cha cha cha with the 60’s and 70’s Latin rock of Mexican band Enjambre. Enjambre started in California, but now hail from Mexico City. The core of the band is family - the Navejas brothers handle bass, guitar, keys, and vocals. They released their eighth studio album Noches de Salon in 2023 through De Gira, which leans heavily into a romantic, 70s, vibey groove. Recorded October 18, 2024 Divergencia Manía Cardiaca Enemigo El Vacío Somos Ajenos Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it's Ólafur Arnalds, and Janus Rasmussen making music together as Kiasmos. Kiasmos make experimental electronica, born in the cold geography of Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Ólafur Arnalds is a composer and producer, known for his work combining electronic beats and loops with organic string and piano sounds. He’s made 5 solo albums and created music for soundtracks, and he’s collaborated with bands as varied as Heaven Shall Burn, and Bonobo. Janus Rasmussen is in the band Bloodgroup, and creates his own melodic experimental music in Reykjavik. They started together in 2009, releasing their self-titled full-length in 2014. Their latest album together is simply titled “II” and is available on Erased Tapes. Recorded November 18, 2024 Sailed Told Flown Burst Spun Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it's the punk rock marimba of Son Rompe Pera. Son Rompe Pera was formed in 2017, by brothers - Kacho and Mongo Gama. They built up their skill on their father’s marimba, playing the streets, the markets, and weddings. The “Pera” in the band name is from their mother’s name “Esperanza.” They hail from the suburbs of Mexico City and proudly combine traditional music, cumbia, and rock to create their own powerful style of music. They have performed all over the world, from Vive Latino to Coachella. Their latest album is “Chimborazo” available on AYA Records. Recorded October 15, 2024 La Muerte del Amor Cumbia Is The New Punk El Ojo Blindado Chico Migraña El Limpi Chucha Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.