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Mike Ramos tells host Evie Stokes about how Coral Grief’s "Rockhounds” provides the perfect soundtrack for a roadtrip. He also says the band’s new single reminds him of Capitol Hill’s old indie scene. Coral Grief’s new album Air Between Us is out now on Suicide Squeeze Records (digital), Anxiety Blanket Records (vinyl), and Den Tapes (cassette). Hosted by Evie StokesProduced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty Henry Photo Credit: Che Hise Gattone Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.orgSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re closing in on the deadline for President Trump’s rescission package. Senate Republicans have until this Friday to pass the package with a simple majority. If they don’t, they’ll face a Democratic filibuster that they’ll need 60 votes to overcome. On Tuesday, the Senate voted to advance rescissions with a 51-50 vote – Vice President JD Vance was the tie breaker. Republican Senators Collins, Murkowski, and McConnell all voted no. Today, Senators will have up to 10 hours of debate before the final floor vote – if they pass the package, it will then head back to the House for a vote, before going to the President’s desk. Again, this all needs to happen by the end of Friday. So that’s a lot of procedural details, but let’s get to the nitty gritty: If this passes, the Administration would claw back $9 billion dollars in previously approved funding – most of which is intended for global health programs and foreign aid projects. It would also rescind more than $1.1 billion dollars currently budgeted for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, or CPB. You’re listening to public radio right now - so you’re probably well aware that those dollars include funding for KUOW, as well as other local public radio and TV stations, which receive support from the CPB. What exactly would the impact of rescission be for Seattle stations? Can public media survive these cuts? And, with news becoming increasingly fragmented, should taxpayers still pay for public media? We’re putting those questions to leaders of local public media organizations. Guests: Kerry Swanson is interim CEO of KUOW Rob Dunlop is CEO and President of Cascade PBS Ethan Raup is CEO and President of KEXP Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks with Mike Ramos about drum and bass music and London group 4am Kru’s string of banger singles, including “Mr. Wolf.” Hosted by Evie 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. Photo credit: Lizzie Lenthal 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 danceable singalong punk-rock of Scottish band Franz Ferdinand. They released their debut single in 2003. They followed it up with “Take Me Out” in early 2004. After a slow start, the song caught on, partly thanks to heavy rotation on MTV. They were awarded the Mercury Prize, and their debut album sold millions of copies. They’ve been on a steady roll since, recently releasing their 6th studio album The Human Fear available through the Domino Recording Company. Recorded March 23rd, 2025 Jacqueline Song No You Girls Black Eyelashes Hooked 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 singalong punk-rock of Scottish band Franz Ferdinand. They released their debut single in 2003. They followed it up with “Take Me Out” in early 2004. After a slow start, the song caught on, partly thanks to heavy rotation on MTV. They were awarded the Mercury Prize, and their debut album sold millions of copies. They’ve been on a steady roll since, recently releasing their 6th studio album The Human Fear available through the Domino Recording Company. Recorded March 23rd, 2025 Jacqueline Song No You Girls Black Eyelashes Hooked Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cincinnati-based trio Artificial Go released their sophomore album, Musical Chairs, in May 2025. Their blend of post-punk riffs, danceable rhythms, and faux British accents has made them one of the most exciting groups on the scene. During their live shows, singer Angie Willcut wears a marching band uniform and literally marches around the audience. Their patently unserious attitude is exactly what we need right now. KEXP’s Dusty Henry teams up with his 3-year-old daughter to drill down on the big themes in this music project. “My favorite color is red,” Willcut asserts in the interview. “If I did drive a convertible, I would want red because every day I like to wear the color red, so the convertible would match all my outfits.” When pressed, Willcut added: “Periwinkle wouldn’t match my red outfits as well.” Photo Credit: Paul L Carter Support the show: kexp.org/deeper Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gia Fu is a DJ, record collector, and music producer from Hong Kong. In this episode, she joins Albina Cabrera to explore the invisible bridges between Afro-Caribbean rhythms and the migrant histories of the Chinese diaspora. From her early encounters with Spanish and salsa as a university student to the creation of Canton Mambo, Gia shares a curated songbook that documents tracks referencing China and Asia within Latin music. Drawing from Cantonese heritage, Chinese folk traditions, and the New York salsa scene, Gia reimagines the archive through an affective and decolonial lens. She also reflects on “Lotus,” a composition that blends a traditional Chinese melody with arrangements by Ricky González and Nicky Marrero. Listen to this episode in English on the El Sonido: Cancioneros podcast feed and follow along with subtitles in Spanish on KEXP’s YouTube channel. An original KEXP production. Songbook curated by Gia Fu:“Hong Kong Mambo” – Tito Puente“Mambo de la Luz” – Orquesta de la Luz“Rush Hour in Hong Kong” – Louie Ramírez“Canton Mambo” – Gia Fu“Lotus” – Gia Fu Credits:Host & Producer: Albina CabreraProduction Assistant: Dev Vasquez GonzalezEditing & Mixing: Jackson Long & Albina CabreraEditorial Review: Dusty HenryEditorial Director: Larry Mizell Jr.Original Podcast Music: Roberto Carlos Lange (Helado Negro) An original KEXP production. Where the music matters.Support El Sonido: kexp.org/el-sonido Gia Fu es DJ, coleccionista de discos y productora musical nacida en Hong Kong. En este episodio, explora junto a Albina Cabrera los caminos invisibles que unen a la música afrocaribeña con la historia migrante de la diáspora china. Desde sus primeros acercamientos al español y a la salsa durante su juventud universitaria, hasta la creación de Cantón Mambo, Gia comparte un cancionero que documenta canciones sobre China y Asia dentro de los ritmos latinos. Con influencias que cruzan la cultura cantonesa, el folklore chino y la escena salsera neoyorquina, Gia Fu reimagina el archivo desde una mirada afectiva y decolonial. En este episodio también habla de “Lotus”, una composición que fusiona una melodía tradicional china con arreglos de Ricky González y Nicky Marrero. Escucha este episodio en inglés en el feed de El Sonido: Cancioneros y con subtítulos en español en nuestro canal de YouTube de KEXP. Una producción original de KEXP. Cancionero curado por Gia Fu:“Hong Kong Mambo” – Tito Puente“Mambo de la Luz” – Orquesta de la Luz“Rush Hour in Hong Kong” – Louie Ramírez“Cantón Mambo” – Gia Fu“Lotus” – Gia Fu Créditos:Producción y conducción: Albina CabreraAsistencia de producción: Dev Vasquez GonzalezEdición y mezcla: Jackson Long & Albina CabreraEdición editorial: Dusty HenryDirección editorial: Larry Mizell Jr.Música original del podcast: Roberto Carlos Lange (Helado Negro) Una producción original de KEXP. Donde la música importa. Apoya El Sonido: kexp.org/el-sonidoSupport the show: http://kexp.org/elsonidoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks with Vitamin D about musical journeys and Arjuna Oakes’ new track “Motel.” Oakes’ new album While I’m Distracted is out now on London-based label Albert's Favourites. Hosted by Evie 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: Suchita JainSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music journalist Jeff Weiss recently wrote a book titled Waiting for Britney Spears, documenting the pop stars rise and fall from the public eye. But the book isn’t a historical account, it’s an “allegedly true” story that blurs fact and fiction, putting Weiss himself in the middle of the action. His writing takes a playful tabloid-style tone — a commentary on the tabloid-style news that moved her story along and his own experience working in that industry. KEXP’s Martin Douglas talked with Weiss about how Britney Spears not only influenced modern music, but also symbolized a collective loss of innocence among millennials. “I wanted to tell the story of the death of the millennial American dream,” Weiss says in the interview. “Who more symbolic than Britney Spears? She was such a martyr for our cultural sins in so many respects. All the themes that Britney Spears embodies, we’re still grappling with in the eye of pop culture today." Photo Credit: Krista Schlueter Support the show: kexp.org/deeperSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks with Vitamin D about ToXic MaX-Q-Linity, Australia’s bursting R&B scene, and a sunny new single from Sampology. Sampology’s new album Morning Sun is out now on Middle Name Records. Hosted by Evie 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: Max RouxSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it's the heavy-rock of alt-metal pioneers, Helmet. Helmet was formed in 1989, in New York City. Guitarist Page Hamilton was there to study Jazz at the Manhattan School of Music. He auditioned for and then joined Band of Susans. He brought a few of his own songs to the band, but even though they liked the songs, they were not a fit for the Susans. There was nothing to do but form his own band. We don’t think it’s hyperbole to say that rock music was changed forever. Helmet’s tunings, rhythms, and chord voicings are startlingly original, and easily as heavy as anything that came before or after them. Their most recent album is 2023’s LEFT, released through earMUSIC, and their 2024 covers and live tracks compilation Move On. Recorded March 5, 2025 Wilma's Rainbow Repetition Dislocated Milquetoast 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 heavy-rock of alt-metal pioneers, Helmet. Helmet was formed in 1989, in New York City. Guitarist Page Hamilton was there to study Jazz at the Manhattan School of Music. He auditioned for and then joined Band of Susans. He brought a few of his own songs to the band, but even though they liked the songs, they were not a fit for the Susans. There was nothing to do but form his own band. We don’t think it’s hyperbole to say that rock music was changed forever. Helmet’s tunings, rhythms, and chord voicings are startlingly original, and easily as heavy as anything that came before or after them. Their most recent album is 2023’s LEFT, released through earMUSIC, and their 2024 covers and live tracks compilation Move On. Recorded March 5, 2025 Wilma's Rainbow Repetition Dislocated Milquetoast Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natalie Lew, also known as Sea Lemon, released her debut album Diving for a Prize in June 2025 on Luminelle Recordings. Across 12 songs, reverb-heavy guitars wash underneath vocals that allude to made-up stories and unhealthy obsessions. For example, “Stay” draws inspiration from the real-life antics of an elderly security guard at a thrift store while “Rear View” pulls from Lew’s original fiction about a naive baseball player’s failing career. She proudly likens her sound to shoegaze pioneers Cocteau Twins. KEXP’s Roddy Nikpour talks with Sea Lemon about launching her music career in New York and moving back to her hometown of Seattle. She has since opened for American Football in two sold-out shows and collaborated with Northwest music legend Ben Gibbard — all within five years of picking up a guitar for the first time. “I was an insanely big Death Cab fan as a kid,” Lew says in the interview. “Ben reached out to me over Instagram. Somehow, he had found my music outside of realizing the fact that I was in Seattle. Then we played a show together, and we did a song together, ‘Crystals,’ which was the first song that I recorded for my album. It all came together so funnily, and it felt like the smallest world.” Support the show: kexp.org/deeper Photo Credit: Rachel BennettSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mercedes Sosa nació un 9 de julio de 1935 en Tucumán, Argentina. A noventa años de su nacimiento, celebramos su legado con un episodio especial de El Sonido: Cancioneros. Albina Cabrera repasa las cinco canciones esenciales que conforman el cancionero de una de las artistas más influyentes de la música latinoamericana, única mujer firmante del Nuevo Cancionero Popular Argentino y símbolo de resistencia durante las dictaduras del Cono Sur.Desde “Gracias a la Vida” de Violeta Parra hasta su versión de “Desarma y Sangra” de Charly García, este episodio es un homenaje íntimo, político y musical a una artista que convirtió la canción popular en memoria viva. Escúchalo en español en el feed de El Sonido: Cancioneros y sigue los subtítulos en inglés en el canal de YouTube de KEXP. Una producción original de KEXP en español. Producción y conducción: Albina Cabrera Asistencia de producción: Dev Vasquez Gonzalez Edición editorial: Dusty Henry Dirección editorial: Larry Mizell Jr. Edición y masterización: Jackson Long & Albina Cabrera Mercedes Sosa was born on July 9, 1935, in Tucumán, Argentina. Ninety years after her birth, we honor her legacy with a special episode of El Sonido: Cancioneros. Albina Cabrera revisits five essential songs that shape the songbook of one of the most influential voices in Latin American music—Mercedes Sosa, the only woman to sign Argentina’s Nuevo Cancionero Popular and a symbol of resistance during the Southern Cone dictatorships. From Violeta Parra’s “Gracias a la Vida” to her breathtaking rendition of Charly García’s “Desarma y Sangra,” this is an intimate, political, and musical tribute to an artist who turned popular song into a living memory. Listen in Spanish on the El Sonido: Cancioneros podcast feed and follow along with English subtitles on KEXP’s YouTube channel. An original KEXP production in Spanish. Host & Producer: Albina Cabrera Production Assistant: Dev Vasquez Gonzalez Editorial Editing: Dusty Henry Editorial Director: Larry Mizell Jr. Editing & Mastering: Jackson Long & Albina Cabrera Photo credit: Annemarie HeinrichSupport the show: http://kexp.org/elsonidoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks with DJ Kennady Quille, host of KEXP's long-running Northwest music show Audioasis. They talk “doomscrolling” bands on Instagram, long songs, and Stoneyard’s new tune “Amelia's Hand.” Hosted by Evie 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.

Host Evie Stokes talks with DJ Kennady Quille, host of KEXP's long-running Northwest music show Audioasis. The two discuss Portland bands getting their flowers, including Night Heron and their new song “Morning Cloudz” featuring rapper ePP. Night Heron’s new album Escapism is out now on Literal Gold Records. Hosted by Evie 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.

This week we're re-airing a session from Ya Tseen from 2021. Activist, thinker, contemporary artist, and musician Nicholas Galanin entwines his experience as an Alaskan indigenous person and passion for social and environmental justice with falling in love and the birth of a child for his debut album as Ya Tseen. Titled Indian Yard, the record is a collaboration between himself and the many artists that see Galanin as a friend including Otis Calvin III (who you might know as OC Notes), Benjamin Verdoes, Shabazz Palaces, Nick Hakim, fellow Indigenous Alaskan singer and songwriter Qacung, and Alaska’s biggest rock stars Portugal. The Man. Recorded 07/05/2021. Knives Close the Distance A Feeling Undefined Light the Torch At Tugáni Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're re-airing a session from Ya Tseen from 2021. Activist, thinker, contemporary artist, and musician Nicholas Galanin entwines his experience as an Alaskan indigenous person and passion for social and environmental justice with falling in love and the birth of a child for his debut album as Ya Tseen. Titled Indian Yard, the record is a collaboration between himself and the many artists that see Galanin as a friend including Otis Calvin III (who you might know as OC Notes), Benjamin Verdoes, Shabazz Palaces, Nick Hakim, fellow Indigenous Alaskan singer and songwriter Qacung, and Alaska’s biggest rock stars Portugal. The Man. Recorded 07/05/2021. Knives Close the Distance A Feeling Undefined Light the Torch At Tugáni Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Perla and Vincent John make up Eraserhood Sound, the duo that scores the animated PBS Kids series Carl the Collector. In the spirit of Vince Guaraldi’s signature sound in Peanuts cartoons, show creator Zach Ohora says that Eraserhood’s “synth and soul” formula provides the perfect soundscape for the everyday happenings of an autistic raccoon and his neurodiverse friend group in Fuzzytown. KEXP’s Roddy Nikpour spoke with Perla, John, and Ohora to learn more about the show, their shared interest in collecting vinyl, and how their pride as fellow Philadelphia-based artists led them to creating the show’s low-stimulus soundtrack. “You know that opening scene from Reservoir Dogs when they’re walking down the alleyway?” Ohora says in the interview, describing one of the music cues. “It’s like that for four-year-olds. It’s like, ‘This is my gang that I want to hang out with, and they’re the cutest, nicest, fuzziest animals.’” Support the show: kexp.org/deeperSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cancioneros: Carolina DuranteLa primera temporada de El Sonido: Cancioneros en 2023 dio origen a El Sonido Live, el festival de música alternativa latina realizado en Seattle, que contó con una histórica actuación de los madrileños Carolina Durante. Este episodio especial fue grabado en vivo en Madrid durante la edición 2025 de Estación Podcast, donde se anunció oficialmente nuestra nueva temporada. Con el apoyo de Sonido Muchacho y BIME, la banda se reunió con Albina para hablar sobre la nueva generación del rock español, su aclamado nuevo álbum Elige tu Propia Aventura, y las canciones que marcaron su sonido. Cancionero curado por Carolina Durante· “Untitled” – Los Punsetes· “Amigo Piedra” – Él Mató a un Policía Motorizado· “Happy When it Rains” – The Jesus and Mary Chain· “Fiesta en el Barrio” – Bestia Bebé· “Stand by Me” – Oasis· “Hamburguesas” – Carolina Durante Una producción original de KEXP en español.Más info en kexp.org/el-sonido The first season of El Sonido: Cancioneros in 2023 gave rise to El Sonido Live, the Latin alternative music festival held in Seattle, which featured a historic performance by Madrid’s own Carolina Durante. This special episode was recorded live in Madrid during the 2025 edition of Estación Podcast, where our new season was officially announced. With the support of Sonido Muchacho and BIME, the band sat down with Albina to talk about the new generation of Spanish rock, their acclaimed new album Elige tu Propia Aventura, and the songs that shaped their sound. Songbook curated by Carolina Durante· “Untitled” – Los Punsetes· “Amigo Piedra” – Él Mató a un Policía Motorizado· “Happy When it Rains” – The Jesus and Mary Chain· “Fiesta en el Barrio” – Bestia Bebé· “Stand by Me” – Oasis· “Hamburguesas” – Carolina Durante An original KEXP en Español production.More info at kexp.org/el-sonidoSupport the show: http://kexp.org/elsonidoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks with KEXP staff writer Martin Douglas about fake British accents, art school kids and Cincinnati’s fun, post-punk band Artificial Go’s “Lasso.” Artificial Go’s new album Musical Chairs is out now on Feel It Records. Hosted by Evie 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: Paul L CarterSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks with KEXP staff writer Martin Douglas about D.C.'s newest punks SEXFACES, their song “James Osterberg,” zine soundtracks, and Iggy Pop's government name. SEXFACES’s new album Bad Vibes OST is out now on Slovenly Recordings. Hosted by Evie 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.

On the show this time, it’s the Indonesian funk of Ali. Ali formed in 2021, playing 70s soul, disco, and afrobeat with elements of Arabic and middle eastern music. They released their first single “Dance, Habibi” that same year. They followed up with their debut album Malaka in 2023 on Anukara records. Embracing the connection between Indonesian and Arabic culture, they explored the overlapping music, fashion, and textiles, which led to the name of their latest self-released EP, Patterns. Recorded March 19, 2025 Pulse Al Janoub Orient Blue Lotus Downtown Strut 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 Indonesian funk of Ali. Ali formed in 2021, playing 70s soul, disco, and afrobeat with elements of Arabic and middle eastern music. They released their first single “Dance, Habibi” that same year. They followed up with their debut album Malaka in 2023 on Anukara records. Embracing the connection between Indonesian and Arabic culture, they explored the overlapping music, fashion, and textiles, which led to the name of their latest self-released EP, Patterns. Recorded March 19, 2025 Pulse Al Janoub Orient Blue Lotus Downtown Strut Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharp Pins is the solo project of 20-year-old Kai Slater, who also runs a zine called Hallogallo. Based in Chicago, he started the zine during the height of the coronavirus pandemic as a teenager, overwhelmed and frustrated with a life dominated by screens. So, both his music and zine are analog, made with tape recorders, photo copiers, and type writers. KEXP’s Dusty Henry talks with Slater about his music and the thriving DIY scene in Chicago. “The way that you remain young is by staying in touch with your creative side,” Slater says in the interview. “If I were to stop that, I would surely die,” he adds with a chuckle. Sharp Pins’s album Radio DDR came out March, 21 2025 on Perennial Records. Support the show: kexp.org/deeper Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[REBROADCAST FROM April 28, 2025] 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 performed in WNYC's Studio Five, and talked about her work.

Mabe Fratti ha creado un sonido único que combina lo neoclásico, el noise, la música electrónica y el indie moderno. En su más reciente visita a la ciudad de Seattle, Mabe se sienta con Albina Cabrera y juntas recorren su cancionero personal. Después de su destacada presentación en Live on KEXP desde México en 2023, la chelista guatemalteca reflexiona sobre seis canciones clave en su vida. Desde sus primeras referencias en el chelo con György Ligeti, hasta las primeras bandas que descubrió al mudarse a México como Tajak y Belafonte Sensacional. La autora de Se ve desde aquí también incluyó en su soundtrack vital a Jeanette y Héctor Lavoe. Escucha este episodio en español en el feed de El Sonido: Cancioneros y síguelo con subtítulos en inglés en nuestro canal de YouTube de KEXP. Una producción original de KEXP en español.Cancionero curado por Mabe Fratti: “Diálogo” – György Ligeti “Dulce Amargo” – Tajak “Negro Soledad” – Belafonte Sensacional “Tóxico Saico” – Clothing “Un día es un día” – Jeanette “De Ti Depende” – Héctor Lavoe “Pantalla Azul” – Mabe Fratti Créditos: Producción y conducción: Albina Cabrera Asistencia de producción: Dev Vasquez Gonzalez Edición y mezcla: Jackson Long & Albina Cabrera Edición editorial: Dusty Henry Dirección editorial: Larry Mizell Jr. Música original del podcast: Roberto Carlos Lange (Helado Negro) Una producción original de KEXP. Donde la música importa. Apoya El Sonido: kexp.org/el-sonido Mabe Fratti has crafted a unique sound that blends neoclassical music, noise, electronic experimentation, and modern indie. During her recent visit to Seattle, Mabe sat down with Albina Cabrera to explore her personal songbook. Following her acclaimed Live on KEXP performance from Mexico in 2023, the Guatemalan cellist reflects on six key songs that have shaped her journey. From her early cello inspirations like György Ligeti to the first bands she discovered after moving to Mexico, including Tajak and Belafonte Sensacional. The Se Ve Desde Aquí artist also adds Jeanette and Héctor Lavoe to the soundtrack of her life. Listen to this episode in Spanish on the El Sonido: Cancioneros podcast feed, and follow along with English subtitles on KEXP’s YouTube channel. An original KEXP production in Spanish.Songbook curated by Mabe Fratti: “Diálogo” – György Ligeti “Dulce Amargo” – Tajak “Negro Soledad” – Belafonte Sensacional “Tóxico Saico” – Clothing “Un día es un día” – Jeanette “De Ti Depende” – Héctor Lavoe “Pantalla Azul” – Mabe Fratti Credits:Host & Producer: Albina CabreraProduction Assistant: Dev Vasquez GonzalezEditing & Mixing: Jackson Long & Albina CabreraEditorial Review: Dusty HenryEditorial Director: Larry Mizell Jr.Original Podcast Music: Roberto Carlos Lange (Helado Negro) An original KEXP production. Where the music matters.Support El Sonido: kexp.org/el-sonidoSupport the show: http://kexp.org/elsonidoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.