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In Our Headphones

From independent music station KEXP, In Our Headphones brings you the songs DJs, artists, and others just can"t get enough of. Join host Evie Stokes and guests as they introduce you to new music, with added insight into the artists behind the records.

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8:53

Genesis Owusu on Mandy, Indiana’s Propulsive Sound

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2026/08/13

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Ghanaian-Australian rapper Genesis Owusu to talk about the music that’s moving him. Owusu talks about discovering Mandy, Indiana, using their music to practice learning French, and what excites him about the band’s furious sound. “Cursive” comes from Mandy, Indiana’s latest album, URGH, out now on Sacred Bones Records. Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima Healy Listen to the full songs on

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6:44

Genesis Owusu on Boko Yout’s Chaotic Energy for the...

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2026/08/11

Host Evie Stokes sits down with Australian rapper Genesis Owusu to talk about the music that’s moving him. Owusu shares his love for Swedish band Boko Yout and the band is able to turn the mundane aspects of life into something sonically chaotic. “9-2-5” comes from the band’s latest album, GUSTO, out now on Hoopdiggas Recordings. Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima Healy Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist

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9:09

Hrishikesh Hirway on Ken Pomeroy’s Perfect Song

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2026/08/06

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Song Exploder host and musician Hrishikesh Hirway on the music that’s moving him right now. This time Hirway brings a track from singer-songwriter Ken Pomeroy. He describes Pomeroy’s “Wolf in Sheep’s Clothes” as a perfect song and talks about his own collaborations with her. Pomeroy’s Cruel Joke is out now on Rounder Records. Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima Healy Listen to the full

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8:33

Hrishikesh Hirway on the Light and Sweetness of Emily...

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2026/08/04

Host Evie Stokes sits down with Sound Exploder host and musician Hrishikesh Hirway on the music that’s moving him right now. Hirway shares a story about the kinship he feels with his Keeled Scales labelmate – and later collaborator – Emily Hines and his love for her song “My Own Way.” The song comes from Hines’ latest album, These Days, out now on Keeled Scales. Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima Healy Listen to the full

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5:59

Snail Mail on Peel Dream Magazine’s Dazzling Dynamics

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2026/07/30

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Lindsey Jordan of Snail Mail to talk about her love of Peel Dream Magazine. The two discuss how Jordan found the band via recommendation from her friend Soccer Mommy, how their latest album Rose Main Reading Room evokes the feeling of New York, and why the band’s song “Four Leaf Clover” resonates with Jordan so much. Rose Main Reading Room is out now via Topshelf Records.Produced by: Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction support:

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11:17

Snail Mail on Loving Her Tour Mates Armlock

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2026/07/28

Host Evie Stokes sits down with Lindsey Jordan of Snail Mail to talk about life on the road touring behind her latest album, Ricochet, and the music that’s moving her right now. The two geek out over Jordan’s tour mates, Armlock, and what it’s like getting to share the stage every night. “Strobe” is the band’s latest single, out now on Run For Cover Records.Produced by: William Myers and Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyListen

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10:02

Gelli Haha on Experimental Optimism of Nymphlord

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2026/07/23

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with indie pop sensation Gelli Haha to share music from a fellow Angeleno. The two get into Gelli’s friendship with Tia Rabinovitz, aka Nymphlord, and the band’s off-kilter optimism. “Garden” comes from Nymphlord’s latest album, Shedding Velvet, out now on Lauren Records.Produced by: William Myers and Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on

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6:46

Gelli Haha on the Infectious Sounds of Chinese...

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2026/07/21

Host Evie Stokes sits down with indie pop sensation Gelli haha to talk about that music that’s moving her. The two dig into the life in Los Angeles, Gelli’s spectacular tour, and why she loves Seattle band Chinese American Bear. Chinese American Bear’s song “No No Yeah Yeah (不不好啊好啊)” comes from their latest album Dim Sun & Then Some, out now on Moshi Moshi Music.Produced by: William Myers and Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima

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9:38

Mikaela Davis on Hannah Cohen and the Beauty of the...

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2026/07/16

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with musician Mikaela Davis. This time, they chat about Davis’ love for Hannah Cohen’s music. She reflects on how she and Cohen both live in the Catskills and talks about the magic of the area as well as the making of her own recent album, Graceland Way, out now on Kill Rock Stars. Cohen’s track “Dusty” comes from her 2025 album Earthstar Mountain, out now on Congrats Records. Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction

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9:10

Mikaela Davis on the Genius of Melody’s Echo Chamber...

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2026/07/14

Host Evie Stokes sits down with musician Mikaela Davis to dig into Melody’s Echo Chamber, a favorite pick for guests on this podcast. Davis talks about her experience listening to Melody’s music – both as a fan as well as appreciating it on a technical level. She also shares some wisdom from anime filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki about what it means to find balance in the world. “Broken Roses” comes from Melody’s Echo Chambers’ 2025 album Unclouded, out now on

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11:31

DJ Jenn on Re-Discovering Underground Post Punk Icon...

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2026/07/09

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Sonic Reducer co-host DJ Jenn to dig deeper into the depths of punk. This time Jenn brings a new remix from the recent reissue of post-punk icon Anne Clark’s 1984 album Our Darkness. Jenn talks about her love of finding new “old music,” Anne Clark’s legacy, and why her music still resonates so much today. Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima Healy Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our

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13:45

DJ Jenn on the Fiery Heat of Australia’s Station...

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2026/07/07

Host Evie Stokes sits down with Sonic Reducer co-host DJ Jenn. Jenn braves the daylight hours to sit down with Evie to talk about all things punk and her recent discovery of the Australian band Station Model Violence. She shares the song “Heat” from the band’s 2026 self-titled debut album, out now on Static Shock Records. Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima Healy Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or

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8:44

DJ Kevin Sur on Youth Rock Band War Pigs and Their...

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2026/07/02

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with DJ Kevin Sur, host of KEXP’s Sounds of Survivance. This time, he brings in a new track from the L.A. duo (plus their dad) War Pigs. The band is fronted by two kids, a third-grader and a seventh-grader. Evie and Kevin dig into how much the duo rips, their coolness at such a young age, and finding hope for the future in the next generation. War Pigs’ debut album, Breakfast Music, is out now. Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction

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10:02

DJ Kevin Sur on the Powerful Unpredictability of UK...

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2026/06/30

Host Evie Stokes sits down with DJ Kevin Sur, host of KEXP’s Sounds of Survivance. Kevin brings in a new song from the UK Band Modern Woman and shares how the song's unpredictability and tension stopped him in his tracks. “Dashboard Mary” comes from Modern Woman’s latest album, Johnny’s Dream World, out now on One Little Independent Records. Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima Healy Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our

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9:57

Ripley Johnson on the Jazz Magic of The MerKaBa...

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2026/06/25

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Ripley Johnson of Wooden Shjips, The Rose City Band, and Moon Duo. This time he brings some new music from his hometown of Portland with the psychedelic jazz of The MerKaBa Brotherhood. Evie and Ripley talk about their love of jazz, listening to music on the road, and what inspires him about music he couldn’t imagine playing himself. “Obelisks (Sun Clocks)” comes from The MerKaBa Brotherhood’s latest self-titled album, out now on

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12:31

Ripley Johnson on the Trippy Sounds of BCMC

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2026/06/23

Host Evie Stokes sits down with Ripley Johnson, the musician and songwriter known for his work in Wooden Shjips, The Rose City Band, and Moon Duo. He brings in a song from Chicago duo BCMC and talks about the intricacies of the band’s process and their analog recording methods. “Kaleidosmoke” is from the band’s forthcoming album, Stash, out June 26 via Drag City. Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima Healy Listen to the full songs on

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8:16

Faerie Born on Magical Sprites and Deadbeat Beat’s...

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2026/06/18

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Bree McKenna and Robin Edwards of Seattle duo Faerie Born, a band themed around Sarah J. Maas’ popular A Court of Throne and Roses romantasy series. This time the group shares a new track from Detroit’s Deadbeat Beat which, it turns out, is about the soda Sprite and not magical sprites. The song comes from the band’s recent album From Here to Ohio, out now on We Are Time Records.Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction

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15:03

Faerie Born on ACOTAR and the Gorgeous Sounds of...

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2026/06/16

Host Evie Stokes sits down with Bree and Robin of Seattle duo Faerie Born. The group takes inspiration from Sarah J. Maas’ wildly popular romantasy book series A Court of Thorns and Roses. The three chat about their mutual love of the books, playing fantasy conventions, and their debut album Morally Grey. They also share a song from Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore, the stunning “The Four Sleeping Princesses.” The song comes from the Barwick and Lattimore’s latest album

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7:50

KEXP DJ Greg Vandy on the Beautiful Mystery of Mia...

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2026/06/11

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with KEXP DJ Greg Vandy, host of our Sunday morning roots radio show The Roadhouse. The two talk about a new track from Los Angeles-based songwriter Mia Wilson. The two talk about the magic of finding music without any context and the wondrous beauty of Wilson’s 70s California sound. Wilson’s self-titled debut is out now on Royal Oakie Records.Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on

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14:03

KEXP DJ Greg Vandy on the Adventurous Spirit of Sonny...

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2026/06/09

Host Evie Stokes sits down with KEXP DJ Greg Vandy, host of our Sunday morning roots radio show The Roadhouse. Greg talk about his earliest days getting into KEXP with a cassette demo and his love for Bay Area group Sonny & The Sunsets. He talks about the band’s adventurous spirit, including writing whole albums for fictional bands and their most recent album recorded in Senegal with Senegalese musicians. “Something To Hold On To” comes from the group’s 2025 album, The

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