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A Deeper Listen

On A Deeper Listen, host Emily Fox and other storytellers from KEXP talk with artists about the stories behind their songs and the experiences that inform their work. Through each conversation, we uncover the humanity behind the music, allowing us to hear it in a whole new way.

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15:56

Why Vagabon Made an Upbeat Album in Mourning

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2023/09/21

Vagabon released her third album, 'Sorry I Haven’t Called,' on September 15th. It’s her most upbeat, produced, and poppy album to date. It was written following the passing of Vagabon’s dear friend and collaborator, Eric Littmann. Vagabon talks with Emily Fox about Eric Littman’s impact on her, making upbeat music through grief, and retreating to Germany for a mental reset while she made this album. “I felt tremendous guilt about the music that was coming out of me in this time. I fully thought I

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24:17

Corinne Bailey Rae on the Expansive Inspirations of...

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2023/09/19

Corinne Bailey Rae of “Put Your Records On” fame has released her fourth studio album, called 'Black Rainbows.' It was largely inspired by Theaster Gates' arts-focused restoration of The Stony Island Arts Bank, a former community savings and loan building in the south side of Chicago that has been transformed into what’s been described as a cathedral of Black art. On this episode, Corinne Bailey Rae talks about the history of the building and what kind of art and artifacts it now showcases, and how

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16:15

Julie Byrne Navigates Grief with 'The Greater Wings'

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2023/09/14

After six years away, New York-based singer-songwriter Julie Byrne returns with a new album, 'The Greater Wings.' The time away represented a sea change in her life as well as an opportunity to explore new songs. During the recording of the album, Byrne’s creative partner Eric Littman passed away. Byrne finished the album, which she describes as a testament to the depth of chosen family. KEXP’s Dusty Henry catches up with Byrne to learn more about the process of writing the record and the stories

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24:16

Genesis Owusu Embraces Outsider Identity

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2023/09/12

Genesis Owusu’s latest album “Struggler” has him genre shifting while telling a story of a cockroach which represents humanity. This comes after his debut album, “Smiling with No Teeth” explored issues of racism and depression through the characters of two black dogs. Genesis Owusu talks with Emily Fox about moving away from feeling like he can only make music as a form of therapy. He also talks about moving to Australia from Ghana as a young child and growing up in a small white city and feeling

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25:48

Seattle’s Early R&B and Rock History

A Deeper Listen ·

2023/09/07

There’s a new book out looking at the history of Seattle and the Northwest music scene from the late 50s to mid-60s. It’s called Stomp and Shout—R&B and the Origins of Northwest Rock and Roll. Author Peter Blecha talks with Emily Fox about the book and Seattle’s music history. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:20

KEXP’s Top Played Songs of Summer

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2023/09/04

Description: Emily Fox and KEXP DJ Troy Nelson break down KEXP’s top played songs of the summer. They are: “The Narcissist” by Blur “I’ve Been In Love” by Jungle “Crescent Blade” by Budos Band “Tiny Garden” by Jamila Woods “Odyssey” by Beck & Phoenix Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:00

Melvins Influence & 40 Year Career

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2023/08/31

Melvins are playing a 40-year anniversary show at The Showbox in Seattle on Friday September 1. Buzz Osborne of Melvins talks about the highlights of the band’s career, being an influence on Soundgarden, Mudhoney and Nirvana, and the songs that define the band. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:36

Who Is She Ascend to the Heavens with ‘Goddess Energy’

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2023/08/29

After a short-lived but dramatic hockey residency, Seattle supergroup Who Is She (members of Chastity Belt, Tacocat, and Lisa Prank) return with their second album. ‘Goddess Energy’ finds the band penning odes to Shania Twain, Marianne Williamson, and Anne Hathaway. KEXP’s Dusty Henry talk with the band to learn more about what it means to have “too much goddess energy” and the group’s innovative use of wedding registries for merch sales.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See

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12:20

Brad’s Final Album and the Late Shawn Smith

A Deeper Listen ·

2023/08/24

The Seattle band Brad released their final record following the death of singer Shawn Smith. Brad members Stone Gossard (also of Pearl Jam) and Regan Hager (also of Satchel and Malfunkshun) talk about Shawn’s legacy as a person and as a musician.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:34

Shamir's Sonic and Mental Health Journey

A Deeper Listen ·

2023/08/22

Shamir has released their 9th album, 'Homo Anxietatem.' Each of Shamir’s albums sound very different from one another, showcasing huge sonic and genre leaps and shifts. Shamir looks at each of their albums as “a scrapbook” that represents the sound of their mind state during that time. In this conversation, they walk us through the sonic character of their previous albums and how they came back to indie pop on their newest release. They also discuss the tribute to Sinéad O'Connor on this album, and

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19:07

Cool Schmool: An Interview with Bratmobile

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2023/08/17

Bratmobile was one of the most visible bands of the feminist punk riot grrrl movement in the early 1990s. As part of KEXP’s northwest music column, Throwaway Style, Martin Douglas spoke with founding members Allison Wolfe and Molly Neuman. In this excerpt, they talk about activism, the origins of Bratmobile and the riot grrrl scene. Read the full interview here: https://kexp.org/read/2023/7/27/throwaway-style-an-interview-with-bratmobiles-allison-wolfe-and-molly-neuman/Support the show:

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9:27

Arlo Parks Talks Lyricism and Burnout

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2023/08/15

Arlo Parks’ latest album, 'My Soft Machine,' has been the most played album on KEXP so far this year. Arlo Parks' lyrics read like a diary, or a poetic handwritten note to a close friend or long-distance lover, or even a novel. In this episode, she talks about lyricism but also how she manages burnout, which caused the cancellation of a few of her tour stops last fall.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Is A.I. Music a Threat to Artists?

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2023/08/10

The craze with artificial intelligence has continued dominating people’s attention across industries — creating images, deepfake videos and writing essays. KEXP’s Roddy Nikpour gives a rundown on how A.I. has been playing out in the music industry and chats with musician and writer, Kelly Bishop, about her Vice article titled, “Is AI Music a Genuine Threat to Real Artists?” Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:48

Mudhoney’s Steve Turner on His New Grunge Memoir

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2023/08/08

Guitarist Steve Turner had a front row seat to Seattle’s grunge scene. He played in the band Green River, a band which included future members of Pearl Jam and was the first to be described with the word, "grunge." Turner went on to play with Mudhoney, which has been hugely influential to Seattle’s grunge scene. He’s written a memoir about it all called 'Mud Ride: A Messy Trip Through the Grunge Explosion.' He speaks with Emily Fox about the book. Related

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16:32

Studios of Seattle and Tacoma

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2023/08/03

KEXP’s Production Manager Jackson Long has published a booklet called 'Hiding in Plain Sight—Studios of Seattle & Tacoma.' In it, he features nine recording studios in the area that you’d likely miss if you drove by them. Jackson spoke with Emily Fox about the stories behind these spaces that have recorded Seattle artists including Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Death Cab for Cutie, The Sonics, and many more.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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14:29

John Goodmanson on Producing in Seattle

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2023/08/01

Seattle-based producer John Goodmanson has worked with many notable artists including Bikini Kill, Death Cab for Cutie, Harvey Danger, Soundgarden and more. He talks with KEXP’s Owen Murphy about the craft of producing, some notable moments in his career, and what artists should look for in a producer. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:20

Mix and Match: Linda From Work

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2023/07/27

For our series, Mix & Match, Jasmine Albertson creates a cocktail inspired by a Seattle band. This week she features Linda From Work. She teams up with KEXP’s Martin Douglas to discuss a range of topics with the band, from the persona of the fictional character that is "Linda from Work" to writing through insomnia and reflecting on the overturn of Roe v. Wade through music. How Linda Got Her Groove Back Cocktail recipe: 1 oz Mezcal 1 oz Jilotepec Nixta ½ oz lime ¼ oz simple syrup ¼ citric

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8:12

Memories in the Key of Alicia

A Deeper Listen ·

2023/07/25

Alicia Keys is performing at Seattle’s Climate Pledge arena on July 30. Contributor Mia Imani shares a little bit of Alicia Key’s personal story and discography and shares her own memories set to the key of Alicia. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:07

LP Giobbi on "Femme House" and Building a More...

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2023/07/20

Roughly 2% of producers are women. Femme House is trying to change that number by providing free online workshops to teach women and gender expansive individuals how to produce and DJ. LP Giobbi is a producer and DJ behind the project. She talks about the training sessions, her process for getting more femmes booked on festival stages and the impact her first piano teacher had on her life and career.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Danielle Ponder: From Public Defender to Full-Time...

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2023/07/18

Danielle Ponder talks about leaving her job as a public defender to pursue music full time at 40. She talks about the clients she worked with as a public defender and how restorative justice and resources were needed instead of jail time. She also breaks down what it takes to make a living in music today. “I had a mother whose [four-year-old] daughter was in an apartment hallway. . . running up and down. The mother went to the corner store. She thought her older daughter was watching her, she

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