Eva Walker

Eva Walker, Sub-Pop recording artist of The Black Tones and host of KEXP's Early show, discusses the 40th anniversary of Talking Heads' concert film 'Stop Making Sense'. Topics include Eva's experience seeing the original tour, the impact of stage moves, initial creepiness of Talking Heads, and working with performer Ednah Holt. They also admire Tina Weymouth's bassline and stage presence.

Josh Rosenfeld, owner of Barsuk Records and pivotal in launching Death Cab for Cutie's career, joins Marco Collins, a key DJ who broke bands like Harvey Danger, and Eva Walker, frontwoman of the Blacktones, known for her roots in grunge and New Orleans music. They dive into Seattle's post-grunge transformation, exploring the rise of indie rock and electronic sounds. The trio discusses how the local scene is evolving with fresh voices, highlighting emerging female artists and the enduring legacy of the region's musical pioneers.