In Our Headphones

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KEXP DJ Albina Cabrera on Venezuelan Composer Oksana Linde May 20, 2025

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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 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.

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Photo by: Carlos Ochoa

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KEXP DJ Supreme La Rock on the Acid Jazz of Dana and Alden May 15, 2025

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DJ Supreme La Rock, host of KEXP’s Sunday Soul, talks with Evie Stokes about how a visit to a Toronto record store led to the discovery of Dana and Alden, a brother duo from the Pacific Northwest, and their latest album Coyote, You’re My Star, out now on L.A. record label Winspear.

Hosted by Evie Stokes
Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler
Mastered by: William Myers
Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr.

Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.

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Contact us at headphones@kexp.org

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KEXP DJ Supreme La Rock on Poppeye’s Lost Gem “Be My Baby” May 13, 2025

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This week we have selections from DJ Supreme La Rock, host of KEXP’s Sunday Soul. Supreme sits down with Evie Stokes to talk about soul, digging for new music and the Seattle soul group Poppyeye – a lost gem from 1978 that’s recently been rediscovered and reissued.

Hosted by Evie Stokes
Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler
Mastered by: William Myers
Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr.

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

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KEXP DJ John Richards on Cari Cari’s "Schmetterling" May 08, 2025

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KEXP’s Morning Show DJ John Richards sits down with In Our Headphones host Evie Stokes this week to talk about bands from far away lands – first up is the Austrian group Cari Cari and their new single “Schmetterling" from their album One More Trip Around the Sun, out now on Perla Nera Records.

Hosted by Evie Stokes
Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler
Mastered by: William Myers
Creative Director of Editorial: Larry Mizell Jr.

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.

Photo by Andreas Jakwerth

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KEXP DJ John Richards on Matt Berninger’s “Bonnet of Pins” May 06, 2025

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In Our Headphones is back! Today, KEXP’s Morning Show DJ John Richards sits down with host Evie Stokes to talk about what the Pixies have meant to him. He also reflects on The National and shares lead singer Matt Berninger’s new single, “Bonnet of Pins,” from his upcoming album Get Sunk – out May 30 on Concord Records.

Hosted by Evie Stokes
Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler
Mastered by: William Myers
Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr

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In Our Headphones with Evie Stokes launches May 6th Apr 29, 2025

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Catch In Our Headphones every Tuesday and Thursday. Discover your next favorite song with us. Launching May 6th. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. From KEXP, where the music matters.

Hosted by Evie Stokes. Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler.

Mastered by: William Myers
Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr.

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.

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A message from In Our Headphones Mar 24, 2025

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We’ll be back in May with a brand new format!

Hosted by Evie Stokes. Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler.

Mastered by: William Myers
Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr.

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/donate

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie Chacon, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and Little Simz Mar 17, 2025

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KEXP DJ and Seattle-based musician Noel Brass Jr. joins host Evie Stokes to talk about his own band Afrocop, Eddie Chacon and Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Plus, KEXP music director Chris Sanley shares a new song from British rapper Little Simz.

Songs featured:

Eddie Chacon - “Let the Devil In”
Unknown Mortal Orchestra - "earth 1"
Little Simz - “Flood'”

Hosted by Evie Stokes. Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler.

Mastered by: William Myers
Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr.

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/donate

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woomb, Jacob Alon, and John Glacier Mar 10, 2025

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KEXP DJ Kevin Cole joins host Evie Stokes to talk about the Eurosonic music festival, and cemetery folk. Plus, KEXP music director Chris Sanley shares a new song from London-based rapper, poet and producer John Glacier.

Songs featured:

Woomb - “To Never Fear the Sun”
Jacob Alon - "Fairy in a Bottle"
John Glacier and Sampha - “Ocean Steppin'”

Hosted by Evie Stokes. Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler.

Mastered by: William Myers
Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr.

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/donate

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oddly, Heartworms, and Obongjayar Mar 03, 2025

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KEXP DJ Lisa LeClair joins host Evie Stokes to talk about Oddly, Heartworms and women with loud guitars. Plus, KEXP music director Chris Sanley shares a new song from Nigerian singer Obongjayar.

Songs featured: