A Deeper Listen

Doris Anahí Muñoz is a singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. She is also the subject of the new documentary, 'Mija,' which will be released on Disney+**. The film follows Doris as she starts her career in music management and grapples with the guilt of being the first American-born member of her family. “Mija”—the title of the film—comes from the first company Doris ever started, called “Mija Ma...

It’s been a minute since we’ve heard new music from Built to Spill — their last record came out in 2015. Well, now they’re back with their ninth studio album. It’s called 'When the Wind Forgets Your Name.' KEXP DJ and producer Sharlese Metcalf talks with guitarist and vocalist Doug Martsch about song inspiration and “superfanning.” Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/l...

It’s Living Singles! Where a KEXP staff member shares three of their favorite songs right now. This week, KEXP Podcast Manager Isabel Khalili shares three “end of summer jams" that she’s been digging lately. You can practically hear the sun setting just a little bit earlier in these mellow tracks.  Songs featured in this episode:  “Sudany” by Sofie Birch and Antonina Nowacka “Delusion” by George R...

Santi White (aka Santigold) released her fourth album, 'Spirituals,' on Friday, September 8. Rachel Stevens talks with Santi about inspiration for the album, breaking boundaries, and plans to make art beyond music.  Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warning: This episode discusses gun violence and suicide.  On Thursday, September 8, KEXP brings you  Music Heals: Mental Health . It’s a day of on-air and online programming acknowledging the struggles of mental health and emotional well-being that so many of us deal with, and how music and community can make a real difference. In this episode of Sound & Vision, KEXP listener and amplifier TJ...

Four people have  accused  Arcade Fire’s frontman, Win Butler, of sexual misconduct. It’s another in a long list of musicians who have abused their fame to harm others. A team of badass women joins Rachel Stevens to find hope for the future:  Alexandra Brodsky , a civil rights lawyer and the author of the book “Sexual Justice”;  Jill Krajewski , a culture writer based in Toronto whose work has app...

It’s Living Singles! Where a KEXP staff member shares three of their favorite songs right now. On this episode, Digital Content Producer Janice Headley gets deep with some amazing, some emotional, and some amazingly emotional music with host Rachel Stevens. Songs featured in this episode: “Uncertainty and the Unknown” by Briana Marela “Don’t Lie” by Ty Segall (covering The Mantles) “Broke Down” by...

As part of our series about breaking musicians, Emily Fox talks to KEXP’s video manager Jim Beckmann about what "Live on KEXP" has done for bands. They discuss what it was like to film the sessions that have since blown up, including Of Monsters and Men, Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Grimes, and Charles Bradley. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

We’re kicking off a new series called Living Singles, where a KEXP staff member shares three of their favorite songs right now. On this episode, Digital Content Producer Jasmine Albertson dives into three songs and also becomes BFFs with host Rachel Stevens. Songs featured in this episode: “Battlefield 1942” by Seacats “Behind a Silent Door” by Mt Fog “Lose You” by Winter View the full story here....

Sound & Vision’s mini-series, Apparently, explores the stories of musicians and performers who are juggling parenthood with their art. In this episode, Rachel Stevens talks to Sharon Van Etten about being on tour and managing while missing her son’s first day of kindergarten. Sharon’s new album, ‘We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong,’ addresses the guilt of the working parent, but also gives...

Overnight Afrobeats DJ Lace Cadence talks to Rachel Stevens about discovering his African roots later in life and why Burna Boy’s latest album is his best work yet. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sylvan Esso’s fourth studio album, 'No Rules Sandy,' is out now. Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn talk to Rachel Stevens about how marriage is trash for women, Richard Swift is good for the heart, and trusting the process can result in some of your favorite art. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BEYONCÉ. That’s the description. Rachel Stevens talks about the buzz behind the new Beyoncé album 'Renaissance' with fellow fans from the BeyHive: KEXP Afternoon Show Host Larry Mizell Jr. , Stas Thee Boss , and KUOW Arts and Culture Reporter Mike Davis .  Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last year, Fred Gibson (under the moniker Fred again..) quietly dropped an electronic album that sampled audio from his actual life, and gave it the fitting title, ‘Actual Life (April 14 - December 17 2020)’. Since then, the artist has gained seismic traction and a global following, including KEXP’s Social Media Manager Tia Ho. In this episode, Tia travels track-by-track with Fred through the albu...

In our series about “breaking” artists on KEXP, Emily Fox talks to DJ Morgan about Altin Gün and then Eva Walker takes us down a “Walker Wormhole Wednesday.” Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The psychedelic indie pop project Of Montreal has put out more than 20 albums since their debut in 1997. The latest album, 'Freewave Lucifer f<ck f^ck f>ck,' is an experiment in “painting with sound” through despair and euphoria. The band’s frontperson Kevin Barnes talks with Roddy Nikpour about their vision for their latest release. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystud...

In our series about “breaking” artists on KEXP, Emily Fox talks to "The Roadhouse" DJ Greg Vandy about Courtney Marie Andrews and Daniel Norgren. She then talks to KEXP's resident jazz-expert, John Gilbreath, about Kassa Overall and Kris Davis. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Washington-born duo ODESZA is now out with their fourth studio album, 'The Last Goodbye.' Rachel Stevens talks to band members Clayton Knight and Harrison Mills about what Seattle means to them and to this album. But first, Rachel and KEXP's resident ODESZA expert, Eva Walker, do a short review on the new album. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Introducing a new Sound & Vision mini-series, “Break It," where we talk to KEXP DJs about how they “break” an artist. Rachel Stevens talks to Marco Collins about Garbage, Weezer, and many more 90s darlings. Emily Fox talks to John Richards about the Lumineers, Phantogram, numerous other artists, and what it’s like to know Jimmy Fallon is listening. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/...

James Smith found out that Sir Elton John is a fan of his band Yard Act, so he had the courage to ask for a collaboration. KEXP’s Rachel Stevens asks James what it’s like to work with Elton John — and how you politely tell Elton John to try something a little different after the first draft. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miki Ratsula recently released a covers EP which changes lyrics of some of their favorite songs to be gender neutral. KEXP’s Rachel Stevens talks to Miki about what coming out as non-binary means for their life and music. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Fox talks with KEXP DJs Evie Stokes and Larry Mizell Jr. about the top five played songs of 2022 on KEXP thus far. Some are true bangers and some are because we are nothing if not loyal to the artists we love. Find out where your favorites have landed! Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta rapper, actor and activist Killer Mike released a new solo single called “Run” this week. It’s Killer Mike’s first solo release in a decade and his first music not produced by El-P, his partner in Run the Jewels, since 2011. The new song features Young Thug and an intro by Dave Chappelle. It’s also no coincidence that he released the song on the Fourth of July. KEXP’s Larry Mizell Jr. spea...

On June 24, 2022 the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade after nearly 50 years. The constitutional right to an abortion no longer exists. This news has shaken many communities, including the music industry. KEXP’s Rachel Stevens talks with Ani DiFranco, Adia Victoria, and Amanda Palmer about their experiences with abortion and the songs they’ve written about it. Support the show: https://www.kexp....

Zola Jesus breaks down a few songs from her new album, 'Arkhon.' She discusses her Russian and Ukrainian heritage, her battles with anxiety and depression, and how she uses music to heal. She also talks about some of the issues facing independent musicians, like the exhaustion of touring and releasing music without time to reflect, and trying to stay relevant in a society looking for viral hits. “...