Variety Mix DJ Sean brings a dreamy, synth-heavy vibe to the show with his song choices, including a nod to an influential Krautrock guitarist and a salute to an ‘80s Scottish new wave duo who helped set the standard for his picks.

And Associate Music Director Alex Ruder spotlights the latest from a long-running Detroit-based artist/producer/composer whose latest LP is a showcase of masterful collaborations.

Songs featured:

James K - “Blinkmoth (July Mix)”
Alex Kassian - “A Reference to E2-E4 by Manuel Göttsching”
Safe Mind - “6’ Pole”
Maraschino - “Rosy Boas”
Shigeto - “Let’s Talk (feat. KESSWA and Ahya Simone)”

Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones 2024" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.

Listen to Sean every Monday night from 10pm -1am, or on-demand anytime at KEXP.org or the KEXP App.

Hosted and produced by: Janice Headley and Isabel Khalili
Mixed by: Emily Fox
Mastered by: Jackson Long
Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr.

Our theme music is “好吗 (Hao Ma)” by Chinese American Bear

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Sean: James K, Alex Kassian, Safe Mind