In Our Headphones

14:18

Travis Holcombe on Ezechiel Pailhes and Curating 24...

In Our Headphones ·

2026/10/06

Host Evie Stokes sits down with Travis Holcombe, the former KCRW DJ behind his own independent radio station, Freaks Only. The duo bond over their shared history in Los Angeles, the genesis of Freaks Only, and what it’s like for Holcombe to curate 24 hours’ worth of music by himself. Holcombe also shares a new song from Paris-based artist Ezechiel Pailhes, the track’s Brazilian influences, and the thrill of finding new music.“Pas tant d'chichi ponpon” comes from

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14:14

John Richards on Boy Deluxe and Running with Dark...

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2026/10/01

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with DJ John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP and The Runcast. This time, they dig deeper into The Runcast and one of John’s recent mixes focusing on dark wave and industrial music. The two bond over their love of the genres and why they’re so good for running. John shares one of his favorite recent dark wave tracks, “Energy is Power” by Boy Deluxe.Subscribe and listen to The Runcast with John Richards.Produced by Dusty HenryMastered

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15:35

John Richards on The Runcast and the Motivating Power...

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2026/09/29

Host Evie Stokes sits down with DJ John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP and The Runcast. Evie and John dig into the genesis of The Runcast, why running means so much to John and his listeners, and what to expect from the series. They also discuss John’s on-the-nose song pick, “Running” by Michelle David and the True-Tones. “Running” comes from the albumSoul Woman, out now via Record Kicks.Subscribe and listen to The Runcast with John Richards.Produced by

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11:59

Perfume Genius on the Genius of L’Rain

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2026/09/25

In this special bonus episode, host Evie Stokes sits down with Perfume Genius to talk about a song that he’s obsessed with right now. The two gush over their love of L’Rain, her fearless arrangements, and her sludgy cycle class she used to promote her new album.“soulless cycle” comes from L’Rain’s latest album, fata morgana, out now via Mexican Summer.Perfume Genius plays Seattle at Town Hall on Sept. 28, 2026.Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by William

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7:54

Bandsplain's Yasi Salek on the Insane Sounds of ear

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2026/09/24

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Yasi Salek, the host of the podcast Bandsplain. The two dig into Salek’s love of IDM and experimental music and the mystery surrounding her latest favorite discovery, the band ear.“They’re really collage artists…it gives me a mystical feeling when I listen to it,” Salek says, describing the group’s music.“Ne Plus Ultra” comes from the band’s latest self-released album, Rumspringa.Produced by Dusty

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11:19

Bandsplain's Yasi Salek on Why She Loves Badvril

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2026/09/22

Host Evie Stokes sits down with Yasi Salek, host of the Bandsplain podcast, to talk about what's been playing in her headphones lately. The two chat about their shared love of Madonna and Warpaint, how it feels to be the music-recommending friend in the group, and a new song from San Francisco band Badvril. Salek shares the band's song "Golden" from their new album Lethal, out now via Share It Music.Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyListen to the full

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10:41

Carl Newman of The New Pornographers on EXEK’s Psych...

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2026/09/17

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Carl Newman of The New Pornographers to talk about the music that’s moving him. The two talk about coming across bands late, what it’s like when people “prefer your old albums,” and why Newman loves the Australian sextet EXEK. Newman shares the band’s song “You Have Been Blessed” from their latest album, Prove The Mountains Move, out now via DFA Records. Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by William MyersProduction support:

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9:27

Carl Newman of The New Pornographers on Michael Beach...

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2026/09/15

Photo by Jamie Wdziekonski Host Evie Stokes sits down with Carl Newman of The New Pornographers to talk about the music that’s moving him. The two chat about life on the road and having Michael Beach’s music recommended to him by a collaborator. Newman shares Beach’s connections to the Melbourne psych music scene and why his song “Poison Dart” grabbed him so much. The song comes from Beach’s latest album, Big Black Plume, out now via Goner Records. Produced by

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12:48

El Sonido’s Albina Cabrera on Austin TV’s Explosive...

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2026/09/10

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with KEXP DJ and host of the El Sonido: Cancioneros podcast, Albina Cabrera, to talk about the music that’s moving her. Albina also shares more about KEXP’s upcoming Aqui y Ahora programming, a month dedicated to amplifying the contributions, resilience, and music of Latinx, Hispanic, and Latino-identified communities worldwide.This time they talk about one of Albina’s favorite bands: Mexico City’s Austin TV. She shares the journey from being

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9:54

El Sonido’s Albina Cabrera on aLex vs aLex’s...

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2026/09/08

Host Evie Stokes sits down with KEXP DJ and host of the El Sonido: Cancioneros podcast, Albina Cabrera, to talk about the music that’s moving her. Albina also shares more about KEXP’s upcoming Aqui y Ahora programming, a month dedicated to amplifying the contributions, resilience, and music of Latinx, Hispanic, and Latino-identified communities worldwide.Albina’s first selection this week comes from the New York- and Berlin-based Guatemalan artist aLex vs aLex. Evie and Albina gush

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8:22

Lucha Luna on Tamara Flores’ Empowering Anthem for...

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2026/09/03

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Seattle duo Lucha Luna to talk about the music that’s moving them. This time, the group shares their mutual love for Tamara Flores’ empowering anthem, “CHINGONA,” and what it means to be a “badass woman.”“To have, like, a chingona energy comes from your ancestors, comes from the people behind you,” Lucha Luna singer Eva Vazquez says. “People that are holding you through it… It reminds me of my mom and

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8:20

Lucha Luna on the Healing Power of Helado Tropical

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2026/09/01

Host Evie Stokes sits down with Seattle duo Lucha Luna to talk about the music that’s moving them. First up, the duo talks about their love for Helado Tropical, the collaborative project from Helado Negro’s Roberto Carlos Lange and Reyna Tropical’s Fabi Reyna. The duo talk about opening recently for Helado Tropical and why they love their song “Déjate Caer.”“It just found me at the right time,” Lucha Luna singer Eva Vazquez says. “And it moved

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9:01

Arlo Parks on Oscar Farrell’s Beautiful Approach to...

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2026/08/27

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Arlo Parks to talk about the music that’s moving her. This time she’s embracing her underground dance influences with a song from London-based artist Oscar Farrell and how dance influence influenced her own recent album, Ambiguous Desire. “There’s something so beautiful about these textures,” Parks says of Farrell’s song “Don’t Play With Me.” “I feel like I’m a sucker for these UK garage

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10:16

Arlo Parks on the Magic of Chanel Beads

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2026/08/25

Host Evie Stokes sits down with Arlo Parks to talk about the music that’s moving her. First up, she talks about her admiration for Chanel Beads’ Shane Lavers and how she first fell in love with his music after seeing him live. She shares how much she particularly adores his song, “The Coward Forgets His Nightmare.”“There’s something magical about the way he combines organic and synthetic instruments,” Parks says of the song. “It feels really rich and

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8:15

Packaging on Cindygod’s Godlike Production

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2026/08/20

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Seattle and Colorado-based band Packaging to talk about the music that’s moving them. This time they’re paying tribute to their peers in the Denver project Cindygod. The two bandmates discuss working with Cindygod on their own music, but also the inspiration they take from their friend and their songwriting/production wizardry. Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima Healy Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In

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9:56

Packaging on Cutouts’ Insane Goldfrapp Cover

In Our Headphones ·

2026/08/18

Host Evie Stokes sits down with Seattle and Colorado-based band Packaging to talk about the music that’s moving them. First up, they talk about Nation of Language offshoot band Cutouts and how they completely reimagine Goldfrapp’s 2003 hit and how the song speaks so well to the world as it is today. 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 the “What's In Our

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8:53

Genesis Owusu on Mandy, Indiana’s Propulsive Sound

In Our Headphones ·

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...

In Our Headphones ·

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

In Our Headphones ·

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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