A Deeper Listen

Nirvana’s 'Nevermind' came out in 1991, when KEXP DJs Riz Rollins and Marco Collins were already playing influential roles in Seattle radio at KCMU and KNDD, respectively. Larry Mizell Jr. talks to Riz and Marco about what it was like being at ground-zero when the album came out and took over the world.

They share stories about debuting "Smells Like Teen Spirit" on KEXP (when it was KCMU), the food fight that got Kurt Cobain kicked out of his own party, and finding 'Nevermind' CDs for sale in the French countryside. Plus, how it feels to hear Nirvana's music now.

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It’s Living Singles! Where a KEXP staff member shares three of their favorite songs right now. In this special Aquí y Ahora edition, we get a sneak peek of what it’s like to be on the KEXP video team and watch live music so up close and personal. Mere hours before KEXP’s video producer Alaia D’Alessandro got on a plane, she sat down with Rachel Stevens to talk about which artists she was most excited to film at KEXP Live from Argentina.

Songs featured in this episode:

• “Almacén de Datos” by Sara Hebe
• “Esther” by Blanco Teta
• “Cara de Mapa” by Atrás Hay Truenos

Look out for videos from all the Live from Argentina sessions on KEXP’s YouTube channel

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Brandi Diaz is a local Latina musician who creates psychedelic soul under the name Nada Rosa. Even through challenging times, she has continually trusted the process of following her bliss. 

Years ago, when Brandi was 25-years-old, she made a promise to herself that if she got through a family crisis of having to become the guardian of her niece, she would give herself the space to continue making music. Her family is doing great now and she is fulfilling her promise, creating "cinematic dreamscapes to other worlds" with her music. By extension, she is asserting her right to take up space as her full self. KEXP's Rachel Stevens talks with Brandi from her West Seattle home studio.

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It’s Living Singles! Where a KEXP staff member shares three of their favorite songs right now. This week, we flipped the script a bit KEXP’s own Martin Douglas interviews Sound & Vision host Rachel Stevens and asks what she’s into these days. Rachel over comes imposter syndrome to share three vibey songs getting her through.

Songs featured in this episode: 

• “Popular” by M.I.A.
• “Backinluv” by Clairmont the Second
• “Let It Go” by LIVt, featuring Dave B.

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You’ve heard of Summer Jams, but where’s the love for Autumnal Tunes? Here. The answer is here. Isabel Khalili, Martin Douglas, and Dusty Henry join Rachel Stevens to recap their favorite Summer Jams and share what's on their playlists as things cool down.

Songs featured in this episode:

• "Bad Habit" by Steve Lacy
• "Angelo” by Brijean
• “California” by Judy and the Jerks
• “Break My Soul” by Beyoncé
• “Rand McNally” by Death Cab for Cutie
• "Quantum Leap” by Roc Marciano
• “4 Shorty… U Live, U Die, U Ride!” by Bad Noons
• “Washed Away” by Kelela

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Doris Anahí Muñoz is a singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. She is also the subject of the new documentary, 'Mija,' which will be released on Disney+**. The film follows Doris as she starts her career in music management and grapples with the guilt of being the first American-born member of her family. “Mija”—the title of the film—comes from the first company Doris ever started, called “Mija Management,” but the word also translates directly to “my daughter” and is used as a term of endearment.

Rachel Stevens talks with Doris about each of their favorite moments from the film. They also discuss Doris' family's immigration story, her role as both an artist manager and a mentor, and how her path eventually led her back to making her own music.

**In this episode, we say that the film 'Mija' will be released on September 23rd, but the documentary release on Disney+ is postponed until further notice.

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It’s been a minute since we’ve heard new music from Built to Spill — their last record came out in 2015. Well, now they’re back with their ninth studio album. It’s called 'When the Wind Forgets Your Name.'

KEXP DJ and producer Sharlese Metcalf talks with guitarist and vocalist Doug Martsch about song inspiration and “superfanning.”

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It’s Living Singles! Where a KEXP staff member shares three of their favorite songs right now. This week, KEXP Podcast Manager Isabel Khalili shares three “end of summer jams" that she’s been digging lately. You can practically hear the sun setting just a little bit earlier in these mellow tracks. 

Songs featured in this episode: 

• “Sudany” by Sofie Birch and Antonina Nowacka
• “Delusion” by George Riley
  • “Cherry Coffee” by Kelela
• “Out Of My Mind” by The Zenmenn and John Moods

*UPDATE: Between the recording and the release of this episode, Kelela released a new song and video (dreams really do come true).

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Santi White (aka Santigold) released her fourth album, 'Spirituals,' on Friday, September 8. Rachel Stevens talks with Santi about inspiration for the album, breaking boundaries, and plans to make art beyond music. 

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Warning: This episode discusses gun violence and suicide. 

On Thursday, September 8, KEXP brings you Music Heals: Mental Health. It’s a day of on-air and online programming acknowledging the struggles of mental health and emotional well-being that so many of us deal with, and how music and community can make a real difference.

In this episode of Sound & Vision, KEXP listener and amplifier TJ Shushereba shares his story dealing with an abrupt loss, and how music continues to help him heal from tragedy.

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