In Our Headphones

Adrian Quesada joins host Evie Stokes to talk about touring with Latin instrumental band Hermanos Gutiérrez and an old song he still takes inspiration from — Junip’s “Always.” The song is from Junip’s debut album  Fields,  out on City Slang. Hosted by Evie Stokes Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Heal...

Musician Adrian Quesada joins host Evie Stokes to talk about growing up on the border, oil painting and Mexico’s futuristic cumbia project Amantes del Futuro. The two discuss the group’s song “Ven a bailar” from their album  Sabor Sónico II , out now on La Roma Records. Hosted by Evie Stokes Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William Myers Production supp...

Jessica Dobson of Deep Sea Diver joins Evie Stokes to talk about Deep Sea Diver’s biggest hometown show yet, coming up at The Paramount Theatre in Seattle on Friday, Nov. 28th. The two also talk about trains, ponies, krautrock and Cass McCombs' song “I Never Dream About Trains” off his new album  Interior Live Oak .  Interior Live Oak  is out now on Domino Recordin...

Jessica Dobson of Deep Sea Diver joins Evie Stokes to talk about touring, Seattle’s best spots, and English duo King Hannah’s song “New York, Let’s Do Nothing.” King Hannah’s second studio album Big Swimmer  is out now on City Slang.  Hosted by Evie Stokes Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy Associ...

Brian Foss, one of the hosts of KEXP’s punk show Sonic Reducer, joins Evie Stokes to talk about protest music, punching nazis, and the feminist punk rock band Cheap Perfume. Cheap Perfume has a new song out called “Woke Mind Virus” via Snappy Little Fingers. Hosted by Evie Stokes Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy Associate...

Brian Foss, one of the hosts of KEXP’s punk show Sonic Reducer, joins Evie Stokes to talk about protest music and the British punk band that just won’t quit: The Mekons. The two talk about the band’s latest album Horror  and their new song “War Economy."  Horror  is out now on Fire Records. Hosted by Evie Stokes Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: Willi...

Chris Sanley, KEXP’s music director, joins host Evie Stokes to talk about the upcoming Pop Montreal music festival and one of the acts she looks forward to seeing there – Thanya Iyer. The two talk about Iyer’s new song “I am here now” from her album  TIDE/TIED , out now on Topshelf Records. Hosted by Evie Stokes Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William M...

Chris Sanley, KEXP’s music director, joins host Evie Stokes to talk about the upcoming Pop Montreal music festival and one of the acts she looks forward to seeing there – Hand Habits. The two also talk about Hand Habits' collaborations with tons of KEXP mainstays, like Perfume Genius and Kevin Morby. They also discuss how the L.A.-based singer-songwriter is coming into their own on the...

KEXP DJ Albina Cabrera joins host Evie Stokes to talk about Latin American Heritage month and KEXP’s special ‘Aqui y Ahora’ programming surrounding it. She also talks about one of her favorite bands from Mexico City, Vondré, and their new shoegazy song “31.” You can also hear Albina on KEXP’s Spanish language podcast  El Sonido: Cancioneros  whe...

KEXP DJ Albina Cabrera joins host Evie Stokes to talk about one of her favorite tracks of the year so far. It comes from Ecuadorian-Swiss Latin instrumental band Hermanos Gutiérrez and their new collaboration with Leon Bridges on the song “Elegantly Wasted.”You can also hear Albina on KEXP’s Spanish language podcast  El Sonido: Cancioneros  where she talks with L...

Host Evie Stokes talks with KEXP DJ Diana Ratsamee about K-pop, the return home of Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner, and her new collaboration with South Korea's Silica Gel on “NamgungFefere.” Zauner released Japanese Breakfast’s latest album  For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women) earlier this year on Dead Oceans. Hosted by Evie Stokes. Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler....

Host Evie Stokes talks with KEXP DJ Diana Ratsamee about her dad’s musical influence and a trip back home to Thailand. There she discovered Makara and their new song “Coco.” 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 Head...

This week, in honor of Amplifier Day at KEXP, we’re talking to listeners about a new favorite track. Producer Lilly Ana Fowler catches up with KEXP listener Jason Rodriguez who weighs in on some of his favorite music from the year so far, including Die Spitz’s new track “Pop Punk Anthem.” Die Spitz’s forthcoming album  Something to Consume  will be out on Se...

This week, in honor of Amplifier Day at KEXP, we’re talking to listeners about a new favorite track. Producer Lilly Ana Fowler catches up with KEXP listener Holden Colyer who weighs in on Seattle-based band M.O.S.S. and their new song “Youth Loser.” M.O.S.S.’s new album Youth Loser is out now on Den Tapes. Hosted by Evie Stokes. Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler. Mastered by: Wi...

Host Evie Stokes sits down with Lena Farr-Morrissey of Coral Grief to talk about three piece bands, whale watching and Louisville, Kentucky-based group Wombo. The two talk about the band’s just released song “Spyhopping.” Wombo’s new album “Danger in Fives” is out now on Fire Talk Records. Hosted by: Evie Stokes Produced by: Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William...

Host Evie Stokes sits down with Lena Farr-Morrissey of Seattle-based dream pop project Coral Grief to talk about one of her favorite San Francisco acts — Galore – and their new song “Field Trip.” Galore’s new album  Dirt  is out now from Speakeasy Studios SF. Hosted by Evie Stokes Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Se...

Host Evie Stokes sits down with Death Cab for Cutie’s Dave Depper to talk about Noah Benjamin Lennox’s evolution from Animal Collective to his latest project as Panda Bear. The two also talk about Panda Bear's collaboration with Cindy Lee on their new song "Defense." Panda Bear's new album  Sinister Grift  is out now on Domino Recording Co. Hosted by Evie Stokes Produced by L...

Host Evie Stokes sits down with Death Cab for Cutie’s Dave Depper to talk about touring, new album planning and his absolute love for Stereolab! Stereolab’s latest album  Instant Holograms on Metal Film  is out now on Duophonic UHF Disks and Warp Records. Hosted by: Evie Stokes Produced by: Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy Associa...

Dusty Henry, KEXP’s Associate Director of Editorial, sits down with host Evie Stokes to talk about ambient pop and other music he listens to around the house. He also talks about one of his favorite records of the year so far: Oklou’s  Choke Enough  and her single “thank you for recording.”  Choke Enough  is out now on True Panther Sounds. Hosted by Evie...

Dusty Henry, KEXP’s Associate Director of Editorial, sits down with host Evie Stokes to talk about his love of ambient music and why he thinks listening to it in this day and age is a radical act. He also tells her about two of his favorite artists – Laurie Torres and Nailah Hunter – and their new collaboration on the track “Correspondances II.” Hosted by Evie Stokes...

Brooklyn-based band Crumb stop by the studio to talk with host Evie Stokes about Portuguese-born Danish singer Erika De Casier’s new song “Delusional” off her album  Lifetime . Crumb’s third studio album  AMAMA  is out now on Crumb Records. Hosted by Evie Stokes Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy Associa...

Brooklyn-based band Crumb stop by the studio to talk with host Evie Stokes about about their collaboration with Melody's Echo Chamber as well as Domenique Dumont's song "Deux Paradis." Crumb’s third studio album AMAMA is out now on Crumb Records. Hosted by Evie Stokes Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy Associate Director of Editorial: D...

Host Evie Stokes talks with Jyoti B. Fly about Peruvian artist Sofia Kourtesis and her new collaboration with Daphni of Caribou fame on the song "Unidos". Kourtesis’ upcoming EP Volver  will be out August 1st via Ninja Tune. Hosted by: Evie Stokes Produced by: Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy Associate Director of Editorial: Dusty Henry Phot...

Host Evie Stokes talks with Jyoti B. Fly about world music, the rise of European Black artists and TSHEGUE’s new single “Plus de place nulle part" out now on Savoir Faire - Animal 63. 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 He...

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...