A Deeper Listen

Cellist Lori Goldston has been carving her own path in the world of rock music for over three decades. She’s performed and recorded with some iconic artists like Nirvana, David Byrne, and Cat Power among many others. She’s an unsung hero of Seattle’s music scene. In October, she released a new solo album called High and Low . KEXP’s Dusty Henry spoke with Goldston to walk through her career and le...

Living Singles is the series where we talk to a KEXP staff member about three songs they’re really into right now. On this episode, Sound & Vision’s senior producer and host Emily Fox returns from maternity leave to talk about the songs that got her through postpartum blues and the following joy of being a new mom. Songs featured in this episode:  “Wide Awake” by ODESZA  “Still Love U” by Vani...

Rachel Stevens talks with KEXP DJs Kevin Cole, Larry Mizell Jr, Evie Stokes, and Eva Walker about some of their favorite albums the year.  Artists discussed:   Toro y Moi, Sudan Archives, Special Interest, Charles Stepney, Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul (Larry Mizell Jr.) Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, The Smokes, Enumclaw (Eva Walker) Automatic, Ibibio Sound Machine, Melody’s Echo Chamber, Lad As...

It’s Living Singles! The series where we talk to a KEXP staff member about three songs they’re really into right now. On this episode, Sound & Vision’s own Roddy Nikpour gets us ready for hibernation with some warm, mellow tracks. Songs featured in this episode: “Swift Automatons” by Eluvium “UnTruth” by Hammock “You Are (feat. SARO)” by The Album Leaf Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/so...

Our occasional series Day Job highlights musicians who work a day job to be able to pursue their passion of music. This episode took Rachel Stevens to Pike Place Fish Market to talk with shipping manager Hillary Branyik, who is also a singer-songwriter under the name Branik.  Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Living Singles! The series where we talk to a KEXP staff member about three songs they’re really into right now. On this episode, our Social Media Manager Tia Ho takes us all over the country to keep us warm with these vibey tunes. Songs featured in this episode: "Spiral" by Hello Mary "Kiss City" by Blondshell “Marmalade” by Julien Chang Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omny...

Independent music and independent pro wrestling may seem like disparate art forms, but that’s until you dig deeper into their histories. Many of the subcultures in both worlds have held events in the same places, shared the same personnel, and have held the same ideas of community. KEXP’s Martin Douglas talks with Jim Perry, Daniel Makabe, and Damien Abraham about how the art, ethos, and business...

It’s Living Singles! Where a KEXP staff member shares three of their favorite songs right now. This time, Social Media Intern Leah Capindo joins Rachel Stevens to share the music that's brought her into a deep autumnal vibe. Songs featured in this episode: "Jesus Freak Lighter" by Blood Orange "supernova" by Fousheé "Love is the Way" by Thee Sacred Souls Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/soun...

Maral is an Iranian American producer and DJ who uses her influences of dub, shoegaze, and anarcho-punk to reinterpret Persian folk, classical and pop music. The result is a heavy yet transcendent "folk club" sound. Her experimental approach has led to collaborations with Panda Bear of Animal Collective, Penny Rimbaud of Crass, and Lee "Scratch" Perry. She recently released her third full length a...

On November 5th, we learned the sad news that Mimi Parker of the band Low had passed away from ovarian cancer. Mimi was only 55, but had done so much in her life as a mother, as a musician, and as a human. She was married to her bandmate, Alan Sparhawk, and they made thirteen albums together from 1994 to 2021 as the band Low. Rachel Stevens talks with KEXP Digital Content Producer Janice Headley a...

It’s Living Singles! Sound & Vision’s segment where we talk to a KEXP staff member about three songs they’re super into right now. Today, Rachel Stevens talks with Content Producer Martin Douglas about three tracks and why they all kinda feel like they were made in a garage. Songs featured in this episode: "Oh Henry!" by Almond Joy "Delusions" by Bella and the Bizarre "Pollo Rico" by billy woo...

Rocky Votolato is a mainstay in the Seattle music scene. KEXP’s Dusty Henry talks with Rocky about his latest album, 'Wild Roots' and the inspiration behind it, including the tragic loss of one of his children. This special episode is in conjunction with KEXP’s Death & Music event and special day of programming, "Music Heals: Grief." Find out more here: https://www.kexp.org/events/kexp-events/...

For more than a month, Iran has been experiencing another revolution of sorts. The death of a 22-year-old woman named Mahsa "Jina" Amini has sparked mass protests and one song has become a rallying cry across the world. KEXP’s Roddy Nikpour talks about what “Baraye” by Shervin Hajipour means to him, his family, and a country. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listene...

It’s Living Singles! The series where a KEXP staff member shares three songs they’re really into right now. Content Producer Jasmine Albertson has been all over the world recently and it has brought her to a really good place — here talking with Rachel Stevens about music. Songs featured in this episode: "no sé quién soy" by K4 "True Altruism" by Chanel Beads "It's Not Just Me, It's Everybody" by...

KEXP’s Morning Show Producer Owen Murphy is a huge fan of Austin-based band The Black Angels. Owen got to talk to frontman Alex Maas about their latest album, “Wilderness of Mirrors,” and why psychedelic music makes for the best concerts. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Living Singles! Where a KEXP staff member shares three of their favorite songs right now. This time, Afternoon Show Intern Syd Gladu joins Sound & Vision producer Roddy Nikpour, offering three songs that deal with emotion in very different ways. Songs featured in this episode: “Mercury” by Steve Lacy “Sardines” by Audrey Nuna and Deb Never “Problem With It” by Plains Support the show: htt...

Larry Mizell Jr. talks to Chaz Bear (aka Toro y Moi) about his latest album, 'Mahal,' and how embracing his mixed Black and Filipino heritage is resulting in his best work yet. They also discuss how Chaz has learned to see things through and follow his own vision, the unique challenges of being mixed race, and how he's using his platform to spotlight other Black and Brown indie artists. Support th...

It’s Living Singles! Where a KEXP staff member shares three of their favorite songs right now. On this episode, the incredible DJ Evie Stokes shares an eclectic trio. If you like these tracks, you’ll love her show on Sundays from 3-6pm PT. Songs featured in this episode: "Under No Nation" by Goat "Ma-hine Me" by Vieux Farka Touré & Khruangbin "Top Steppa" by Greentea Peng  Support the show: ht...

Rachel Stevens talks to rock and roll royalty Corin Tucker about Sleater-Kinney’s new album, 'Dig Me In: A Dig Me Out Covers Album' (out Friday, October 21st). Corin chats about how the band chose the artists to cover the 13 tracks, how the album is a benefit for SMYRC, how she’s all about community, and how’s there’s really no such thing as a “cold call from Sleater-Kinney.” Also, it’s KEXP’s Fal...

It’s Living Singles! Where a KEXP staff member shares three of their favorite songs right now. In this very special edition, we’re celebrating both Aquí y Ahora (KEXP’s celebration of Latinx Heritage Month) AND Indigenous Peoples’ Day, because Albina Cabrera is an absolute champion of the people and music of Latin America. Songs featured in this episode: “Principio Sin Fin” by ALWA “Kixampe (feat....

Nirvana’s 'Nevermind' came out in 1991, when KEXP DJs Riz Rollins and Marco Collins were already playing influential roles in Seattle radio at KCMU and KNDD, respectively. Larry Mizell Jr. talks to Riz and Marco about what it was like being at ground-zero when the album came out and took over the world. They share stories about debuting "Smells Like Teen Spirit" on KEXP (when it was KCMU), the foo...

It’s Living Singles! Where a KEXP staff member shares three of their favorite songs right now. In this special Aquí y Ahora edition, we get a sneak peek of what it’s like to be on the KEXP video team and watch live music so up close and personal. Mere hours before KEXP’s video producer Alaia D’Alessandro got on a plane, she sat down with Rachel Stevens to talk about which artists she was most exci...

Brandi Diaz is a local Latina musician who creates psychedelic soul under the name Nada Rosa. Even through challenging times, she has continually trusted the process of following her bliss.  Years ago, when Brandi was 25-years-old, she made a promise to herself that if she got through a family crisis of having to become the guardian of her niece, she would give herself the space to continue making...

It’s  Living Singles ! Where a KEXP staff member shares three of their favorite songs right now. This week, we flipped the script a bit KEXP’s own Martin Douglas interviews Sound & Vision host Rachel Stevens and asks what she’s into these days. Rachel over comes imposter syndrome to share three vibey songs getting her through. Songs featured in this episode:  “Popular” by M.I.A. “Backinluv” by...

You’ve heard of Summer Jams, but where’s the love for Autumnal Tunes? Here. The answer is here. Isabel Khalili, Martin Douglas, and Dusty Henry join Rachel Stevens to recap their favorite Summer Jams and share what's on their playlists as things cool down. Songs featured in this episode: "Bad Habit" by Steve Lacy "Angelo” by Brijean “California” by Judy and the Jerks “Break My Soul” by Beyoncé “Ra...