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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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36:40

Break It: Marco Collins & John Richards

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2022/07/21

Introducing a new Sound & Vision mini-series, “Break It," where we talk to KEXP DJs about how they “break” an artist. Rachel Stevens talks to Marco Collins about Garbage, Weezer, and many more 90s darlings. Emily Fox talks to John Richards about the Lumineers, Phantogram, numerous other artists, and what it’s like to know Jimmy Fallon is listening.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:07

Yard Act Gets Cheeky with Elton John

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2022/07/19

James Smith found out that Sir Elton John is a fan of his band Yard Act, so he had the courage to ask for a collaboration. KEXP’s Rachel Stevens asks James what it’s like to work with Elton John — and how you politely tell Elton John to try something a little different after the first draft.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Miki Ratsula Rewrites Love Songs for All Genders

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2022/07/14

Miki Ratsula recently released a covers EP which changes lyrics of some of their favorite songs to be gender neutral. KEXP’s Rachel Stevens talks to Miki about what coming out as non-binary means for their life and music.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:33

Top Songs of 2022 (So Far)

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2022/07/12

Emily Fox talks with KEXP DJs Evie Stokes and Larry Mizell Jr. about the top five played songs of 2022 on KEXP thus far. Some are true bangers and some are because we are nothing if not loyal to the artists we love. Find out where your favorites have landed!Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:51

Killer Mike on “Run” and the Politics of Being Black

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2022/07/07

Atlanta rapper, actor and activist Killer Mike released a new solo single called “Run” this week. It’s Killer Mike’s first solo release in a decade and his first music not produced by El-P, his partner in Run the Jewels, since 2011. The new song features Young Thug and an intro by Dave Chappelle. It’s also no coincidence that he released the song on the Fourth of July. KEXP’s Larry Mizell Jr. speaks with Killer Mike about the continued struggle of being Black in America, and how it inspired his

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35:29

Artists & Their Abortions

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2022/07/05

On June 24, 2022 the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade after nearly 50 years. The constitutional right to an abortion no longer exists. This news has shaken many communities, including the music industry. KEXP’s Rachel Stevens talks with Ani DiFranco, Adia Victoria, and Amanda Palmer about their experiences with abortion and the songs they’ve written about it.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:14

Zola Jesus on Healing the Music Industry

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2022/06/30

Zola Jesus breaks down a few songs from her new album, 'Arkhon.' She discusses her Russian and Ukrainian heritage, her battles with anxiety and depression, and how she uses music to heal. She also talks about some of the issues facing independent musicians, like the exhaustion of touring and releasing music without time to reflect, and trying to stay relevant in a society looking for viral hits. “The only things that are being rewarded are the things that get the most popular and the only way to get

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8:18

MUNA on Queer Representation

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2022/06/28

The indie-pop trio MUNA talks about being an openly queer band since they started in 2014, and why they believe the conversation should go beyond “Representation.” They also discuss the transition from a major record label, RCA, to Phoebe Bridgers’ indie label, Saddest Factory Records. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:03

Bartees Strange on Farm To Table: “I Can’t Fix the...

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2022/06/23

Bartees Strange talks about how his latest album, Farm to Table reflects on resilience, family and the death of George Floyd. “I think a lot of people see climate change, racism, gender struggles, women’s rights, all these issues are so humongous, huge. Multigenerational struggles. And we all want to fix it, but the way to fix it is to start with yourself. And that’s kind of the message of a lot of songs on Farm to Table is I can’t fix the world, but I can fix me. I can have an impact on my brother

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11:08

The Sonics of Black Spirituality

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2022/06/21

To celebrate Juneteenth, we are going to go on a journey through the sonics of Black spirituality. Seattle native and writer Mia Imani highlights some of the musicians and songs that have helped elevate the conversation about Black spirituality, from Sun Ra and Alice Coltrane, to Solange and Flying Lotus. https://www.kexp.org/read/2022/6/17/conscious-creations-examining-the-sonics-of-black-spirituality/ Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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12:46

Nabil Ayers’ “Life in the Sunshine”

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2022/06/16

Nabil Ayers released a memoir this month called “My Life in the Sunshine.” Ayers is the son of jazz great Roy Ayers who’s known for the song, “Everybody Loves The Sunshine.”Nabil Ayers went on to co-found Seattle’s Sonic Boom records. He played in a few bands including The Long Winters. He was the General Manager of the storied record label 4AD, and this year became the president of an amazing group of record labels called Beggars Group. KEXP’s Larry Mizell

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Pomplamoose on the Business of Being Full Time Musicians

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2022/06/14

Nataly Dawn and Jack Conte of Pomplamoose talk about starting their career more than a decade ago by posting viral music videos to YouTube, going on to co-found Patreon and its importance to creators in the music industry, and Nataly talks about recording her new solo record after getting a skin cancer diagnosis. “Pomplamoose gets 5-6 million views a month on YouTube and when we were just relying on the ad revenue from that in 2012, 2011, we were making maybe $1,000 a month in ad revenue and I

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13:29

Poliça Turns Traumas Into Healing Songs

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2022/06/09

Poliça’s previous album was written after frontwoman Channy Leaneagh almost gave up her career in music. That’s until she fell off her roof trying to remove ice. Her doctor suggested she rewrite the story of her fall to make it seem less traumatic. The result was the album ‘When We Stay Alive.' It was released just weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic swept America. During the pandemic, Channy and the band worked day jobs to get by, but they kept making music together. They

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13:19

Fantastic Negrito’s Ancestral Love Story

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2022/06/07

Fantastic Negrito talks about his new album, 'White Jesus Black Problems,' which was inspired by his discovery that his 7th generation grandparents were an interracial couple, a white indentured servant and an enslaved Black man, who put their lives in danger and challenged white supremacy in the name of love.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Introducing "The Runcast with John Richards"

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2022/06/06

We believe that everyone who runs should have a great soundtrack. Not one curated by an algorithm, but one that’s hand-picked by a DJ who runs too. The Runcast with John Richards brings you a dynamic mix of music and inspiration to keep you company and motivate you on your run, no matter what your level. Subscribe to KEXP's The Runcast with John Richards, wherever you podcast, and enjoy new episodes every two weeks, June 3 - October 7, 2022.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See

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Apparently: Parallels of a Grandmother and Grandchild

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2022/06/02

Sound & Vision’s mini-series, Apparently, explores the stories of musicians, performers and arts workers who are juggling parenthood with their art. On this episode, singer-songwriter Michaela Anne talks about singing Carole King's “Child of Mine” at her mother’s hospital bedside for months after her mother had a stroke. At the time, Michaela was pregnant, and her child now recognizes the song when she sings it. Anne discusses the feeling of watching both her baby and mom

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Emmy The Great Embraces Biracial Heritage Through...

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2022/05/31

Emmy the Great talks about splitting her childhood between China and the UK and how she felt conflicted with her biracial identity. She was seen as white when living in China and "threw away" her Cantonese language when she was living in England. “I just sort of grew up code switching, as a natural way of being,” She says. “And as I get older I don’t want to always compartmentalize everything.” Celine Teo-Blockey reports on how music and motherhood is helping Emmy The

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13:23

Apparently: La Luz’ Shana Cleveland’s Fight to Stay...

A Deeper Listen ·

2022/05/26

Sound & Vision’s mini-series, Apparently, explores the stories of musicians, performers and arts workers who are juggling parenthood with their art. On this episode, our guest is Shana Cleveland of the Seattle-born and California-based band, La Luz. KEXP’s Evie Stokes talks with Cleveland about her journey of becoming a mother shortly before the pandemic, receiving a cancer diagnosis, and despite the obstacles, continuing her career in music.Support the show:

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15:23

Allen Stone on the American Song Contest

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2022/05/24

Washington’s Allen Stone talks about what it was like being a finalist in NBC’s "American Song Contest" and how he was able to make it happen in the final days of his mother’s life. He also discusses the realities of trying to make a living off music even after you have a national following. Listen back to a previous Sound & Vision episode featuring Allen Stone here.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:29

Chris Bathgate’s Musical Journey From Living in a...

A Deeper Listen ·

2022/05/19

Chris Bathgate talks about his new record, ‘The Significance of Peaches,’ which was released after living in a national forest in Michigan, farming in California, working at a tech startup in San Francisco, having a child and moving back home to Michigan. He talks about his journey and the album’s themes of nature, ‘baby fever,’ and the social inequities he saw in San Francisco between the working elite and the homeless. “I was shocked that a person could be in

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