Overnight DJ Mike Ramos shares some songs that have been in his headphones lately, from a dirty-south-tinged track that’s an early contender for “Song of the Summer” to a chiptune jam named for an early virtual pet. Plus, KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley shares her own “Song of the Summer,” a standout release recently added to KEXP’s rotation.

Songs featured:

1. Tommy Richman - "MILLION DOLLAR BABY"
2. Seiji Oda - "A Gentle Gigg"
3. Young Miko - "tamagotchi"
4. Nia Archives - "Forbidden Feelingz"
5. Fcukers - "Bon Bon"

Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones 2024" playlist on Spotify, or on the KEXP website. 

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