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KEXP presents Ami Taf Ra performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 24, 2025. Law Kaana Qalbi Speak To Us How I Became A Madman Love The ProphetAmi Taf Ra - VocalsMicah Heard - DrumsIsaac Green - BassVeritus Miller - KeysHost: Jewel LoreeAudio Engineer: Julian MartlewMastering Engineer: Kevin Suggshttps://amitafra.comhttp://kexp.orgJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/join Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks to KEXP DJ Chilly about prolific metal artist Damián Antón Ojeda. Trhä is one of Ojeda’s many projects, leaning into elements of black metal and shoegaze in a way that feels surprisingly uplifting. This unpronounceable song was released on Trhä’s 2025 self-released EP, lact’eben.Produced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty HenryListen 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.

KEXP presents Angine de Poitrine performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 04, 2025. SarniezzMata ZyklekFabienkSherpa Khn de Poitrine - Microtonal GuitarsKlek de Poitrine - Drums Host: MorganAudio & Mastering Engineer: Matt OgazGuest Audio Engineer & Mixer: Dany Lemay https://anginedepoitrine.bandcamp.comhttps://www.lestrans.com/https://www.esma-artistique.comhttps://www.tourisme-rennes.comhttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Mandrake Handshake performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 4, 2025. King Cnut Lorenzo's DeskThe Change And The ChangingHypersonic Super-Asterid Row Janjuah - Guitar, VocalsMax Goodall - GuitarTrinity De Simone - VocalsRudy Symonds - VocalsElvis Thirlwell - Percussion, KORG, VocalsJoe Bourdier - DrumsJake Kavanagh - BassShan Sriharan - Synth Host: MorganAudio & Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz https://mandrakehandshake.bandcamp.comhttps://www.lestrans.com/https://www.esma-artistique.comhttps://www.tourisme-rennes.comhttp://kexp.org Join the YouTube channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks to KEXP DJ Chilly about Seattle band TURIAN and the harrowing story behind their song “Chemical Bath.” The song is written in tribute to Carmelita Torres, who is credited for starting the 1917 bath riots on the border of Mexico and the United States. TURIAN’s album Blood Quantum Blues is out now via Wise Blood Records.Produced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty HenryListen 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: John Donovan MalleySupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents sunking performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 24, 2025. BAM BAM CIRCUIT CITY TAP WATER Glitch/Spy KAZA DUM Bobby Granfelt - DrumsAntoine Martel - Keyboard, SynthesizerVictory Nguyen - Synthesizer, Flute, Saxophone Host: Noel Brass Jr.Audio & Mastering Engineer: Julian MartlewAudio Mix: Sunking https://sunkingexperiment.bandcamp.comhttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/join Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For decades, Beverly Glenn-Copeland’s music went virtually unnoticed. Beginning in 1970, he released records that crossed folk, R&B, electronic music, and other genres, always seeking new territory. That changed in 2017, when his 1986 album Keyboard Fantasies was rediscovered, ushering in renewed interest in his work. Since then, Glenn—who came out as a trans man in 2002—has toured and released new music for a growing, devoted audience. In 2024, however, he was diagnosed with dementia. While at first they thought this would be the end of his performing career, Glenn and his wife, Elizabeth Copeland, are returning to play a short run of Canadian dates and releasing a new album, Laughter in Summer, on Feb. 6 via Transgressive Records. KEXP’s Dusty Henry speaks with the couple about returning to music in the face of Glenn’s diagnosis, the purpose and power of their work, and the love that binds them together. “I always considered that the music that I ‘wrote’ was sent to me from a higher source,” Glenn says. “You can't do that if you don't work at your craft, whatever it is. But if you do, and there's something special about what you're doing, then you're going to get sent some amazing stuff.” Photo credit: Wade MuirSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP and BIME present Live on KEXP in Bilbao with Roy Borland performing at Iglesia de la Encarnación. Recorded October 28, 2025. Considérame Mundo Azul Ramblin' Rose Aleluya Soldados Subacuáticos Canto a la Luna Roy Borland - Guitar, VocalsCarlos Clerencia - CelloDavid Sanz - SaxophoneNuria Martinez - KeysPatricia Colado - Cello Live on KEXP in Bilbao is a partnership with BIME. Recorded at Iglesia de la Encarnación in Bilbao, Spain. Host: Albina CabreraAudio Engineer: Kevin SuggsGuest Audio Engineer: BIME Audio Team & Mario CaballeroAudio Mixer: Roy BorlandMastering Engineer: Matt OgazSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Cut Copy performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 11, 2025. Solid Still See Love Belong to You Future Dan Whitford - Keys, VocalsTim Hoey - Guitar, VocalsBen Browning - Bass, Keys, VocalsMitchell Scott - Drums, Vocals Host: John RichardsAudio Engineer: Kevin SuggsGuest Audio Engineer: Michael QuinnAudio Mixer: Jonathan GardnerMastering Engineer: Julian Martlew http://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks to KEXP DJ Reeves about his love of sad dad rock and Euphoria Again & Dogwood Tales’s collaboration on their new track “Candy,” off their new album Destination Heaven on Born Losers Records. Produced 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: B William GreenSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Obongjayar performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 04, 2025. 1.Sweet Danger2. Lipdance3. Holy Mountain4. Jellyfish OB - VocalsCiaran Corr - GuitarMutale Chashi - BassElias Atkinson - TrumpetOscar Ogden - Drums Host: Morgan Audio Engineer: Matt Ogaz Audio Mixer & Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew http://obongjayar.com https://www.lestrans.com/ https://www.esma-artistique.com https://www.tourisme-rennes.com http://kexp.orgSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colatura makes music that lives in the in-between: sometimes dreamy, sometimes heavy, and laced with fuzzy guitars, undeniable hooks, and raw storytelling. Long a fixture in the Brooklyn scene, the band relocated to Pittsburgh in 2024 and now splits their time between both cities.​Colatura's new EP 'If I'm Being Honest' came out August 1st via Easy Does It Records. Produced by Nixon Boyd (Hollerado, Dizzy), the EP plays like a series of late-night confessionals - introspective, nostalgic, aching, and ultimately cathartic. It marks a new chapter for the band, expanding on the melodic, dreamy indie rock of their 2022 debut LP 'And Then I'll Be Happy' and their 2024 A/B side 'Do You Miss Her' / 'Suffer Dude', which was produced by Aron Kobayashi Ritch (Momma, Kills Birds, Been Stellar).​Colatura's music has earned praise from outlets such as FLOOD, Brooklyn Vegan, Under The Radar, Austin Town Hall, The Alternative, and Atwood Magazine, and landed spots on Spotify editorials such as All New Rock and Fresh Finds Rock, as well as regular radio rotation at stations like KEXP and WYEP, where they also performed a live set this past February. Described live as “like sunshine streaming out of an amp with the volume set at nine,” Colatura has shared a stage with bands such as DEHD, Slow Pulp, Mamalarky, Nation of Language, Toledo, Pom Pom Squad, Jessica Lea Mayfield, and will be supporting Blondshell this November.​With official showcases at SXSW, Capitol Hill Block Party, NXNE, New Colossus, WYEP's Summer Music Festival, and Pittsburgh's Millvale and Northside Music Festivals under their belt, Colatura is carving out their place in the indie rock landscape. Following the EP, the band hit the road for a US headline tour and has a European tour slotted for this fall. Thanks for listening!!! Please Follow us on Instagram @hiddentracks99Pre and Post roll music brought to you by @sleepcyclespa

KEXP presents Margaret Tchatcheuse performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 3, 2025. Ne reviens pas Montparnasse Développement personnel Britney Guerre froide Elodie Martin - Drums, VocalsAdrien Morice - Guitar, VocalsMogan Picq - Bass, vocals Audio & Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz https://margarettchatcheuse.bandcamp.comhttps://www.lestrans.com/https://www.esma-artistique.comhttps://www.tourisme-rennes.comhttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks to KEXP DJ Reeves about his love of metal music and Speedclaw’s new song “Allnighter,” from their 2025 debut studio album Stardust via Dying Victims Productions. Produced 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.

KEXP presents Chalk performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 10, 2025.1. Pain2. Can’t Feel It3. One-Nine-Eight-Zero4. Skem5. I.D.C. Ross Cullen - VocalsBenedict Hardie Goddard - Guitar, SamplerFiontan MacAleavey - Drums Host: Kevin ColeAudio Engineer: Julian MartlewAudio Mixer: Chris W RyanMastering Engineer: Julian MartlewPhoto by: Charina Pitzelhttps://chalkbelfast.bandcamp.comhttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Lucius performing live on KEXP from The Triple Door. Recorded November 17, 2025.1. Final Days 2. Gold Rush 3. Hallways4. Stranger Danger5. Thick as Thieves6. Old Tape7. Mad Love 8. Everybody Hurts Jess Wolfe - Vocals, Synth, Moog BassHolly Laessig - Vocals, SynthsPeter Lalish - GuitarsDan Molad - Backing Vocals, DrumsJacob Peters - Backing Vocals, Guitars, Percussion Host: Ashley McDonaldAudio Engineer: Julian MartlewGuest Audio Engineer: Sam ScheiberAudio Mixer: Austin AsvanondaMastering Engineer: Matt Ogazhttps://www.ilovelucius.comhttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks to KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley about upcoming 2026 releases including Robyn, Lucha Luna and Ratboys. 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.

KEXP presents Blind Yeo performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 03, 2025. 1. Today/Tomorrow2. Love Not Fire3. Color Pillow4. Frick And Frack Sam Pert - Drums, Sample PadsCharlie Ward - BassStewart Hughs - PercussionAnoushka Helm - Synth, VocalsWill Greenham - Guitar, VocalsPhil Self - Guitar Host: MorganAudio & Mastering Engineer: Matt OgazGuest Audio Engineer & Mixer: Sam Jones https://blindyeo.bandcamp.comhttps://www.lestrans.com/https://www.esma-artistique.comhttps://www.tourisme-rennes.comhttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Agriculture performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 20, 2025. Bodhidharma Hallelujah The Weight The Reply Leah Levinson - Bass, Vocals Kern Haug - Drums Dan Meyer - Guitar, VocalsRichard Chowenhill - Guitar Host: Tanner EllisonAudio Engineer: Kevin SuggsAudio Mixer: Richard ChowenhillMastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz https://agriculturemusic.com http://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Martin Dupont performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 02, 2025. No Hands I Met The Beast Like A Lion Reality Inside Out Alain Seghir - Vocals, BassOlli (Ollivier Leroy) - Vocals, Synthesizer, ProgrammingThierry Sintoni - GuitarsBeverley Jane Crew - Carinet, SaxophoneSendrine Casado - Vocals Host: MorganAudio & Mastering Engineer: Matt OgazGuest Audio Engineer & Mixer: Samuel Collet https://martindupont.bandcamp.comhttps://www.lestrans.com/https://www.esma-artistique.comhttps://www.tourisme-rennes.comhttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks to KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley about Hemi Hemingway’s new song "Oh, My Albertine" from the upcoming album Wings of Desire, out on Feb. 20 via PNKSLM Recordings. 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.

KEXP presents Kerala Dust performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 18, 2025. The Orb, TX How The Light Gets In Love In The Underground White Noise Ed Kenny - Vocals, Bass, ElectronicsTim Gardner - KeysPascal Karier - DrumsLawrence Howarth - Guitar Host: Cheryl WatersAudio Engineer: Kevin SuggsGuest Audio Engineer & Mixer: Nick CarterMastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz https://www.keraladust.comhttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/join Full Performance, Kerala Dust, Berlin, Germany, The Orb, TX, How The Light Gets In, Love In The Underground, White NoiseSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks to Seattle rapper Travis Thompson about learning how to rap with Lazā and one of her biggest songs — "Open until 2."Produced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty HenryListen 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.

KEXP presents Little Barrie & Malcolm Catto performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 3, 2025. Electric War ’Said Soul Old Role Rest In Blue My Now Barrie Cadogan - Vocals, GuitarLewis Wharton - Bass, VocalsMalcolm Catto - Drumshttps://littlebarrie.bandcamp.comhttps://www.lestrans.com/https://www.esma-artistique.comhttps://www.tourisme-rennes.comhttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/join https://www.tourisme-rennes.comhttp://kexp.orgSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Gaia Banfi performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 2, 2025. Il Lungoriva di Genova Amar Piazza Centrale Seia Gaia Banfi - Vocals, Guitar, Piano, ElectronicsPhoto by: Carlos Cruz https://trovarobato.bandcamp.com/album/la-maccaiahttps://www.lestrans.com/https://www.esma-artistique.comhttps://www.tourisme-rennes.comhttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks to Seattle rapper Travis Thompson about his buddy Oblé and their new song together “Roll Call,” off the album Line Leaders on UnderCurrent. Produced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty HenryListen 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.

KEXP presents Sextile performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 7, 2025.Songs: Kids Freak Eyes Women Respond To Bass Soggy Newports Brady Keehn - Vocals, SynthsMelissa Scaduto - Vocals, Synths, Guitar Host: Abbie GobeliAudio Engineer: Kevin SuggsMastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz https://sextile.musichttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fela Kuti: Fear No Man is a 12-part podcast honoring the life and legacy of the inventor of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti. The show spotlights stories and perspectives from people highly influenced by Fela Kuti’s art and politics, including David Byrne, Brian Eno, Santigold, Questlove, Paul McCartney, and so many others. KEXP’s Roddy Nikpour spoke with the host of the podcast — someone with a very distinct flavor of storytelling — Jad Abumrad. He’s best known as the founder and original host of the public radio show, Radiolab, as well as other music-oriented podcasts like Dolly Parton's America. Abumrad is also a composer himself. “It's a really clever thing he's doing,” Abumrad says in the interview. “He moves you into a trance, wakes you up, then into politics — and then you're dancing at that point. So, your body's already in action. It's taking this political message and turning it into movement that then actually makes you want to do something.” The story of Fela Kuti goes beyond his lifetime, though. “The power of music is it'll outlive us,” Jad continues. “I think that's what Fela meant when he said ‘music is the weapon of the future.’ It's going to outlive the enemies. It will do something beyond us. And I hope he's right.” Support the show: kexp.org/deeperPhoto by: Leon MorrisSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Rocket performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 18, 2025. Songs: Pretending One Million Wide Awake Number One Fan R Is For Rocket Alithea Tuttle - Vocals, BassDesi Scaglione - GuitarBaron Rinzler - Guitar, KeysCooper Ladomade - Drums Host: Larry Mizell, Jr.Audio Engineer: Kevin SuggsMastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen & Luke KnechtEditor: Carlos Cruz https://rockettheband.comhttps://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Live on KEXP Podcast will now feature audio versions of nearly every KEXP session that we publish on your YouTube channel, on the very same day it comes out. This means you’ll usually be getting about 4 or 5 sessions in this feed, each and every week. More live music, and more music discovery, right here on the Live on KEXP Podcast. Thanks for listening!Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks to KEXP DJ Troy Nelson about Afro psychedelic rock band Orchestra GOLD and their new, self-released song “Dakan.” Produced 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: Ginger FiersteinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks to KEXP DJ Troy Nelson about autoharps, and one his new favorite tracks – “Mingle” – by Georgia Knight, out now on her debut album Beanpole, on Poison City Records. Produced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty HenryListen 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 very first, and very last episode of Live on KEXP / Under The Needle, with our cornerstone artist and fan favorite - Courtney Barnett. It's one of-a-kind sessions from your favorite artists, and from a few, you're about to discover. From our studios in Seattle it’s Live on KEXP. Recorded October 31, 2014 An Illustration of Loneliness Nobody Really Cares If You Don’t Go to the Party Pedestrian at Best Depreston Lance Jr. Don't Apply Compression Gently Scotty Says 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 transportive electro-pop of Brooklyn band Nation of Language. Nation of Language is a trio from New York, Ian Devaney on synths and with “the voice”, Aidan Noell on synths and vocals, and Alex MacKay on bass. The music recalls the great pop bands of the 80’s, but their captivating songwriting and sonic originality clearly push them forward as one of the great pop bands of right now. Their latest release is Dance Called Memory available on Sub Pop Records. Recorded August 4, 2025 Under The Water I'm Not Ready For The Change Inept Apollo In Another Life 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 transportive electro-pop of Brooklyn band Nation of Language. Nation of Language is a trio from New York, Ian Devaney on synths and with “the voice”, Aidan Noell on synths and vocals, and Alex MacKay on bass. The music recalls the great pop bands of the 80’s, but their captivating songwriting and sonic originality clearly push them forward as one of the great pop bands of right now. Their latest release is Dance Called Memory available on Sub Pop Records. Recorded August 4, 2025 Under The Water I'm Not Ready For The Change Inept Apollo In Another Life 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 very first, and very last episode of Live on KEXP / Under The Needle, with our cornerstone artist and fan favorite - Courtney Barnett. It's one of-a-kind sessions from your favorite artists, and from a few, you're about to discover. From our studios in Seattle it’s Live on KEXP. Recorded October 31, 2014 An Illustration of Loneliness Nobody Really Cares If You Don’t Go to the Party Pedestrian at Best Depreston Lance Jr. Don't Apply Compression Gently Scotty Says Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message If you listen to radio in the Pacific Northwest, there's a good chance you know the name John Richards. He's the Morning Show Host & Producer at Seattle's KEXP. Well, he's also a Bloodworks Northwest blood donor. And as Bloodworks 101 Producer John Yeager found out, there's a good reason why. It has to do with "walking the talk." 

Emily Fox and KEXP DJs Larry Mizell Jr. and Evie Stokes share their personal favorite albums of the year and break down KEXP’s top played albums of 2025. KEXP’s top played albums were: Tunde Adebimpe - Thee Black Boltz Wet Leg- moisturizer Deep Sea Diver- Billboard Heart Say She She- Cut & Rewind Turnstile - NEVER ENOUGH Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Live on KEXP, we replay our 12 days of Gizz episode back from when the show was still called Under The Needle. It's the dual-drum druid jazz of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. The Melbourne, Australia based psych-rockers released five albums in 2017. They returned to the KEXP studio in support of the releases: “Polygondwanaland” and “Gumboot Soup. Recorded June 6, 2018 Crumbling Castle The Fourth Colour Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet The Castle in the Air Muddy Water The Wheel Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Live on KEXP, we replay our 12 days of Gizz episode back from when the show was still called Under The Needle. It's the dual-drum druid jazz of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. The Melbourne, Australia based psych-rockers released five albums in 2017. They returned to the KEXP studio in support of the releases: “Polygondwanaland” and “Gumboot Soup. Recorded June 6, 2018 Crumbling Castle The Fourth Colour Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet The Castle in the Air Muddy Water The Wheel Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks with Music Director Chris Sanley and KEXP DJ Larry Mizell, Jr. about some of the best music of the year, including Nourished By Time and Bad Bunny! Produced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty HenryListen 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.

Our Best of the Year episode is coming your way… 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 massive thrash-dub-rock of Venezuelan/Mexican duo, Cardiel. Cardiel is Sam Ambrosio on drums and Miguel Fraino on guitar. They say “skateboarding is the motor” which drives the band – they are named after legendary skater John Cardiel and were even featured in Thrasher magazine. Their latest release is a live recording from their studio in Mexico City, Live from Vesubio Grabaciones, available on Bandcamp. Recorded August 8, 2025 Antiglesia Skaterock México Destino Bowl Secreto Perros 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 massive thrash-dub-rock of Venezuelan/Mexican duo, Cardiel. Cardiel is Sam Ambrosio on drums and Miguel Fraino on guitar. They say “skateboarding is the motor” which drives the band – they are named after legendary skater John Cardiel and were even featured in Thrasher magazine. Their latest release is a live recording from their studio in Mexico City, Live from Vesubio Grabaciones, available on Bandcamp. Recorded August 8, 2025 Antiglesia Skaterock México Destino Bowl Secreto Perros Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian group Cut Copy released their first album in five years in September — it’s called Moments. KEXP’s Roddy Nikpour spoke with frontman Dan Whitford about Cut Copy’s ongoing journey to blend synthesizers with indie guitars — all in the spirit of creating something danceable.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP DJ Goyri, co-host of El Sonido, joins host Evie Stokes to talk about Mexico City’s bursting music scene and unperro andaluz’s new song “malabares” featuring another Mexican artist – Manuel Ávila – off their record tragaperras on ERiZO. Hosted by Evie StokesProduced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty HenryListen 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.

KEXP DJ Goyri, co-host of El Sonido, joins host Evie Stokes to talk about being a ‘90s kid, and music off his own label – Psyched! Records SF. The two talk about the San Pedro-based quartet Cosmic Kitten and their new song “Breadcrumbs” off their self-titled album. 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 ambient norteño of Mexico’s Kevin Kaarl. Kevin Kaarl combines a potent mix of singer-songwriter indie-rock with an eclectic penchant for traditional Latin music. Together with his twin brother Bryan, he’s been releasing music since 2018. His latest is 2025’s Ultra Sodade released independently. Recorded July 25, 2025 que pasa si me voy? no me culpes por sentir San Lucas dime Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vivian McCall of local Seattle band Pansy joins producer Lilly Ana Fowler to talk about Chicago’s Ratboys and their new song “Light Night Mountains All That,” the first song released on their new label home New West Records. Ratboys have a new record Singin' to an Empty Chair coming out next year. 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.

Vivian McCall of Pansy joins producer Lilly Ana Fowler to talk about their new EP Skin Graft and recording music as a transgender artist. They also talk about one of her favorite Chicago acts, Sharp Pins, and their new track “I Can’t Stop," from the album Radio DDR released on K Records subsidiary Perennial. Pansy is having a record release party at the Tractor Tavern in Seattle on Wednesday, December 3rd. Hosted by Evie StokesProduced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty HenryListen 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.