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In Our Headphones will return with a new episode, plus a special announcement, next week! Stay tuned.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Jan 1min

In Our Headphones will be back next week with song recommendations from Evie Stokes, host of Drive Time. But this week, we'd like to share another KEXP podcast: Live on KEXP. It highlights one of KEXP's world-class in-studio sessions every week, starting with an introduction from host Troy Nelson. On this episode, we hear a mind-melting session from Cambodian psych-rock group Dengue Fever. You can watch all KEXP live sessions on YouTube. And subscribe to Live on KEXP wherever you listen to podcasts for a curated selection of these sessions.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Jan 28min

For this episode, we feature a conversation hosted by Emily Fox that first aired on KEXP’s radio show Sound & Vision. It was a conversation with DJs Troy Nelson, Evie Stokes, and John Richards about the five top played albums on KEXP in 2024. Counting down from number five, Emily discusses each album with the DJ who played it the most. Top Played Albums of 2024: Fontaines D.C. - Romance Ibibio Sound Machine - Pull The Rope Angélica Garcia - Gemelo Khruangbin - A LA SALA Dehd - Poetry 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 Sound & Vision with Emily Fox every Saturday from 7:30-9am Pacific Time, or on-demand anytime at KEXP.org or the KEXP App. Hosted and produced by: Janice Headley and Isabel KhaliliThis episode hosted and mixed by: Emily FoxMastered by: Jackson LongEditorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. Our theme music is “好吗 (Hao Ma)” by Chinese American BearSupport the show at: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.orgSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Jan 28min

This week, we’re introducing you to Goyri, KEXP’s newest DJ and the co-host of El Sonido, KEXP’s modern Latin music show. He delivers a powerful collection of post-punk, dance, and an alt-rock classic from Mexico City. Associate Music Director Alex Ruder closes out the show with an infectious slice of uplifting pure pop. Grito Exclamac!ón - “El Squash” Gloory Hole - “Huir en Vano” Amyl and The Sniffers - “U Should Not Be Doing That” Caifanes - “Aviéntame” Two Blinks, I Love You - “My Girl” 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 Goyri every other Monday from 7-10 PM PT, or on-demand anytime at KEXP.org or the KEXP App. Hosted and produced by: Janice Headley and Isabel KhaliliMixed by: Emily FoxMastered by: Jackson LongEditorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. Our theme music is “好吗 (Hao Ma)” by Chinese American BearSupport the show at: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.orgSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Dec 202422min

DJ Brian Foss (and his wife/DJ assistant Cyndi) deliver a fun holiday edition of In Our Headphones, featuring everything from pop to soul to psych. Brian is KEXP’s longtime Christmas guy, having hosted the “Punk Rock X-Mess” for over 20 years on the punk show Sonic Reducer, and hosting “No Standards Christmas” on December 25th for over a decade. Music Director Chris Sanley closes out this Christmas episode with a melancholy track for the season. Thanks Light - “Dirtbag Christmas” Toddy - “Hold On Holly (I Want Your Mom)” DeRobert & The Half-Truths - “Peace on Earth” The Hallmarks - “Soul Shakin' Psychedelic Santa” Madi Diaz - “Kid on Christmas” 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. 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 show at: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.orgSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Dec 202425min

It’s that list-making time of year! So for this episode, we've brought together 12 KEXP DJs and tastemakers for a sonic collage of the best new music from 2024. We hear from each DJ about one song that rose above the rest, getting a diverse sampling of the year in music. From hardcore to reggae to ambient and everything in between, this episode is sure to bring something unexpected for even our most voracious listeners. Songs featured: Mk.gee - “Dream Police” (DJ Alex’s pick) Bures Band - “Green Town” (Greg Vandy’s pick) Clay Birds - “Call Out My Name” (Gabriel Lopez’s pick) Rapsody - “Never Enough (feat. Keznamdi)” (DJ Miss Ashley’s pick) MUÑECA - “Bambi” (DJ Chilly’s pick) Brimheim - “Dancing in the Rubble” (Kevin Cole’s pick) The Scoffs - “Factories In Heaven” (Brian Foss’s pick) Burning Hammer - “Howling With The Wolves” (Jenn’s pick) Chat Pile - "Masc" (Reeves’ pick) Rich Ruth - “No Muscle, No Memory” (Noel Brass Jr.’s pick) Seiji Oda - "a gentle gigg.." (Mike Ramos’s pick) Porridge Radio - “Sick Of The Blues” (Chris Sanley’s pick) 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. Stream KEXP at any hour, any day, for live DJ curation and recommendations. Tune into 90.3 FM in Seattle, 92.7 FM in the Bay Area, or KEXP.org and the KEXP App anywhere in the world. 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.

16 Dec 202434min

Albina Cabrera returns to the podcast for a very ”roquera” episode, spotlighting four new tracks from Argentina and Spain with elements of shoegaze, psychedelic, and punk, partly inspired by her recent travels. She also shares the 2020 song she keeps coming back to from the riot grrrls of Madrid. And Music Director Chris Sanley talks about the moving tribute that Sade Adu wrote for her son (her first new music in six years) as part of TRAИƧA, the 8-part compilation record celebrating trans artistry. Songs featured: Winona Riders - "No hagas que me arrepienta" Dum Chica - "Such a Witch" Alcalá Norte - "La Vida Cañón" Carolina Durante - "Hamburguesas" Aiko el grupo - "Si me conoces tanto (¿por qué me haces sufrir?)" Sade Adu - "Young Lion" 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 other Monday from 7-10 PM PT, or on-demand anytime 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.

9 Dec 202432min

In this episode, we make space for calm with a selection of new ambient tracks curated by KEXP DJs and editorial staff. We hear from Alex Ruder, host of the ambient and neo-classical show, Pacific Notions, about where his interest in ambient music began and the first song he ever played on his show. Then, we get recommendations that play with heavy distortion, post-rock, jazz, and field recordings. Songs featured: Helios - “First Dream Called Ocean” (Alex Ruder’s foundational ambient pick) KMRU - “opener” (Dusty Henry’s pick) Austyn Wohlers - “How Heavy the Slow World” (Brit Hansen’s pick) Evan Chapman - “Windows” (Roddy Nikpour’s pick) Nala Sinephro - “Continuum 4” (Isabel Khalili’s pick) Mark McGuire - “Anhedonia” (Alex Ruder’s pick) 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 more ambient tunes with DJ and Associate Music Director Alex Ruder on Pacific Notions every Sunday from 6-9am Pacific Time or on-demand anytime 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.

2 Dec 202429min