In Our Headphones

Host Evie Stokes sits down with one of KEXP’s newest DJs, Gita Bird, to talk about the music that’s moving them right now. Gita talks about growing up with KEXP, absorbing their mom’s music taste, and why they’re loving the latest batch of demos from Seattle artist Nat Meek, including Gita’s selection, “cowboy song.”

Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima Healy

Listen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.

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Host Evie Stokes sits down again with KEXP’s Associate Director of Editorial Dusty Henry to talk about the music that’s moving him. This time, Dusty shares some of his experiences exploring the Manila indie rock scene and his love of the many projects fronted by Diego Mapa, including his latest project, Kagid. He talks about getting this single delivered to him via motorcycle, Mapa’s other projects, and other deep cuts from the Philippines you need to check out.

Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima Healy

Listen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.

Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones
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Host Evie Stokes sits down with KEXP’s Associate Director of Editorial Dusty Henry to talk about the music that’s moving him. This time, Dusty brings in “Ico,” a song from Canadian group Jo Passed written in tribute to songwriter Jo Hirabayashi’s cat of the same name. Evie and Dusty talk about the band’s ties to Seattle, sharing music with their kids, and the song’s gnarly bass sound.

Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima Healy

Listen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.

Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones
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Host Evie Stokes sits down again with KEXP’s Facilities Manager Barry Vail to dig into the music that’s moving him. This time, he brings in a good vibes anthem with “Good Ass Day” by Nappy Nina and attempts to break an In Our Headphones record for the most swears in a single song.

Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima Healy

Listen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.

Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones
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Host Evie Stokes sits down with KEXP’s Facilities Manager Barry Vail to dig into the music that’s moving him. Barry opens up about his time with the station—going back all the way to the KCMU days—sobriety, and his insatiable love of music. To kick things off this week, he shares the explosive sounds of Pigeon and their song “NRG.”

Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima Healy

Listen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.

Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones
Contact us at [email protected].

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Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Melanie C—yes, Sporty Spice herself—backstage at the Portola Music Festival in San Francisco to hear about the music that’s moving her. This time, she gushes about Violet Skies, what it’s like to watch her work in person, and the majestic nature of her solo work. Melanie also reveals how she finds music and her favorite parts of getting into DJing.

Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima Healy

Listen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.

Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones
Contact us at [email protected].

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Host Evie Stokes sits down with Melanie C – yes, Sporty Spice herself – backstage at the Portola Music Festival in San Francisco to hear about the music that’s moving her. The two talk about Melanie’s newfound love for DJing, marriage, and why she loves ​​Melé’s  song “Ay Si.”

Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima Healy

Listen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.

Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones
Contact us at [email protected].

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Host Evie Stokes sits down again with KEXP DJ Dirk Whitebreast, one of the hosts of KEXP’s Indigenous music show Sounds of Survivance. This time, Dirk brings in a new track from School Fair and dives deep into the Māori music scene. The two also dig into Dirk’s biggest love: death metal.

Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima Healy

Listen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.

Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes sits down with KEXP DJ Dirk Whitebreast, one of the new hosts of KEXP’s Indigenous music show Sounds of Survivance. The two talk about Dirk’s background in music, his work with Daybreak Star Radio, and KEXP’s Indigenous Peoples Day programming. As a special treat, Dirk also brings in two songs for this episode, one each from Amisut and Hun Lynch.

Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima Healy

Listen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.

Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones
Contact us at [email protected].

Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate

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Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Travis Holcombe, the former KCRW DJ behind his own independent radio station, Freaks Only. This time around, Holcombe shares his love for the artist SHEE and their song “Woman” featuring deadream. The two gush over the song’s blend of house, funk, and exceptional grooves.

Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by William Myers
Production support: Serafima Healy

Listen to the full songs on KEXP’s “In Our Headphones” playlist on Spotify or the “What’s In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.

Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones
Contact us at [email protected].

Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.