Reeves: Lustmord, Chat Pile, Rui Gabriel
KEXP Variety Mix DJ Reeves shares a sinister ambient track, some optimistic indie rock, and changes the show name to In Our Chat Pile, in honor of the Oklahoma City-based band. He also shares a sweet story and shout-out to his Dad. Plus, KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley shares a hypnotic track from a long-time KEXP fave band, that she describes as the “middle ground between Radiohead and Young Fathers.“ Lustmord - “Entrails of the God Machine” Chat Pile - "I am Dog Now" Rui Gabriel - “Target” Drive-By Truckers - “Gravity's Gone” Wand - "Mistletoe" Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones 2024" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Listen to DJ Reeves on Saturdays from 2-6 AM PT, or anytime on the 2-week archive, at KEXP.org or the KEXP App. Hosted and produced by: Janice Headley and Isabel KhaliliMixed by: Emily FoxMastered by: William MyersEditorial Director: Larry Mizell Jr. Our theme music is “好吗 (Hao Ma)” by Chinese American Bear 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.
19 Elo 202426min
Songs of the Summer with KEXP's Editorial Team
On this special edition of In Our Headphones, KEXP’s Editorial Team comes together to share their contenders for this year’s “Song of the Summer.” From synth pop and breezy yacht rock to UK garage and the diss track to end them all, each contributor brings their own take on what makes the perfect summer track. Songs featured: Buscabulla - “11:11” (Albina Cabrera’s pick) Mt Fog - “Drifting” (Roddy Nikpour’s pick) Chris Cohen - “Night or Day” (Janice Headley’s pick) Empress Of - “Kiss Me (feat. Rina Sawayama)” (Emily Fox’s pick) J.P. - “Bad Bitty” (Larry Mizell Jr’s pick) Kendrick Lamar - “Not Like Us" (Dusty Henry and Martin Douglas’ pick) Bklava - “all around me” (Isabel Khalili’s pick) Send your own "Song of the Summer" to headphones@kexp.org. Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones 2024" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Explore the work of KEXP’s Editorial Team on https://www.kexp.org/podcasts/ . Hosted and produced by: Janice Headley and Isabel KhaliliMixed by: Roddy NikpourMastered by: William MyersEditorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. Our theme music is “好吗 (Hao Ma)” by Chinese American Bear Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphonesSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Elo 202426min
Michele Myers: Justice, Ana Tijoux, St. Vincent
DJ Michele Myers shares her song-based approach to DJ’ing and her philosophy for choosing positive messaging in music, like the infectious dance-friendly tracks she spotlights in this episode. Plus, KEXP Associate Music Director Alex Ruder shares a beautiful tribute from a young South-East London-based artist to his late sister. Justice - “Mannequin Love” Ana Tijoux - “Ninx” St. Vincent - “Broken Man” ODESZA - "Across the Room (feat. Leon Bridges)” Jim Legxacy - “nothings changed (!)” Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones 2024" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Listen to DJ Michele Myers live every Tuesday from 10pm to 1am Pacific Time, or anytime on the 2-week archive, at KEXP.org or the KEXP App. Hosted and produced by: Janice Headley and Isabel KhaliliMixed by: Emily FoxMastered by: William MyersEditorial Director: Larry Mizell Jr. Our theme music is “好吗 (Hao Ma)” by Chinese American Bear 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.
5 Elo 202418min
Evie Stokes: Remi Wolf, Crumb, MRCY
Evie Stokes joins us to talk about what she has in store for listeners as KEXP’s new Drive Time host (Tuesdays through Fridays), then shares three standout tracks she’s had in her headphones lately. Ranging from art-pop to psychedelic jazz and soul, every recommendation deals with some heavy themes while being completely danceable. Plus, Music Director Chris Sanley shares an emotional track from the artist she calls one of the greatest songwriters of our time. Songs featured: Remi Wolf - "Cinderella" Crumb - "Genie" MRCY - "Flowers In Mourning" Björk - "Army of Me" Cassandra Jenkins - "Omakase” Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones 2024" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Listen to Evie Stokes Tuesdays through Fridays from 4-7pm PT, or anytime on the 2-week archive, at KEXP.org or the KEXP App. Hosted and produced by: Janice Headley and Isabel KhaliliMixed by: Emily FoxMastered by: William MyersEditorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. Our theme music is “好吗 (Hao Ma)” by Chinese American Bear 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.
29 Heinä 202425min
Kevin Cole: Mavis Staples, Charli XCX, Manon meurt
The great Kevin Cole talks about his “remix, not retirement,” as he steps down from Drive Time at the end of this week and transitions to a weekly show, starting in August. Plus, he shares songs from a Civil Rights legend, a pop music “it girl,” and an unclassifiable band from the Czech Republic. Then, KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley shares a chaotic, yet melodic track from an Austin art-punk band. Mavis Staples - “Worthy” Charli XCX - “360" Manon meurt - “Marrow” Television - “Marquee Moon” Font - “It” Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones 2024" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Starting in late August, you can listen to Kevin Cole in his new slot every Sunday 3-6pm PT, or anytime on the two-week archive, at KEXP.org or the KEXP App. Hosted and produced by: Janice Headley and Isabel KhaliliMixed by: Emily FoxMastered by: William MyersEditorial Director: Larry Mizell Jr. Our theme music is “好吗 (Hao Ma)” by Chinese American Bear 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.
22 Heinä 202421min
Tory J: Deerlady, Under Exile, Tharun Sankar
Tory J, co-host of KEXP’s global Indigenous music show “Sounds of Survivance” talks with Isabel about how sound and music inform Indigenous life, dispelling myths about Indigenous peoples through his show, and his deep love of Rez Metal. He shares three new songs touching on shoegaze, metal, jazz, plus one foundational track. Then, Music Director Chris Sanley shares why she’s dancing and weeping to the new single posthumously released from hyper-pop icon SOPHIE. Songs featured: Deerlady - "Seeing Two" Under Exile - "Throne of Ashes" Tharun Sankar - "In Between" David Maxim Micic - "Smile" SOPHIE - "Reason Why (feat. Kim Petras & BC Kingdom)" Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones 2024" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Listen to Sounds of Survivance with Tory J and Kevin Sur every Monday from 3-5am PT, or anytime on the 2-week archive, at KEXP.org or the KEXP App. Hosted and produced by: Janice Headley and Isabel KhaliliMixed by: Emily FoxMastered by: William MyersEditorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. Our theme music is “好吗 (Hao Ma)” by Chinese American Bear 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.
15 Heinä 202434min
DJ Chilly: DJ Green Lantern, BRAT, J Noa
DJ Chilly talks about stepping down as co-host of El Sonido, KEXP’s Modern Latin music show that he founded 14 years ago, and shares three tracks that run the gamut from jazz to grindcore to his favorite genre of all time, soul. Plus, KEXP Associate Music Director Alex Ruder shares a chilled-out track that’s been in his headphones, unintentionally tying together this episode’s theme of “home.” 1. DJ Green Lantern - “Falling For Jazz”"2. BRAT - “Human Offense”3. J Noa - “Arrogante”4. Ohio Players - “Here Today And Gone Tomorrow”5. ZG - “Feels Like Home” Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones 2024" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Catch DJ Chilly’s latest shows on his DJ page on KEXP.org. Hosted and produced by: Janice Headley and Isabel KhaliliMixed by: Emily FoxMastered by: William MyersEditorial Director: Larry Mizell Jr. Our theme music is “好吗 (Hao Ma)” by Chinese American Bear 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.
8 Heinä 202436min
Albina Cabrera: Mueran Humanos, Las Nubes, Luisa Almaguer
Albina Cabrera, host of El Sonido and KEXP’s Latin Partnerships and Editorial Manager, joins Isabel for our quarterly Latin music highlight. As we pass the half-year mark, Albina takes stock of some of her favorite albums of the year so far and shares four standout tracks, ranging from industrial synth to hazy indie punk and universal tales of love and loss. As always, we end with one recommendation from KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley, this time bringing us cumbia-inspired avant-pop with ancestral depth. 1. Mueran Humanos - "Dentaduras"2. Las Nubes - "Would Be"3. Luisa Almaguer - "Un día nos vamos a morir"4. La Zorra Zapata - "El Invento"5. Angelica Garcia - "Juanita" Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones 2024" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Listen to El Sonido with Albina Cabrera every Monday at 7-10 PM PT, or anytime on the two-week archive, at KEXP.org or the KEXP App. Hosted and produced by: Janice Headley and Isabel KhaliliMixed by: Emily FoxMastered by: William MyersEditorial Director: Larry Mizell Jr. Our theme music is “好吗 (Hao Ma)” by Chinese American Bear 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.
1 Heinä 202426min
