

In Our Headphones
KEXP
From independent music station KEXP, In Our Headphones brings you the songs DJs, artists, and others just can't get enough of. Join host Evie Stokes and guests as they introduce you to new music, with added insight into the artists behind the records.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Oct 9, 2025 • 8min
Adrian Quesada on Swedish Folk Rock band Junip
Adrian Quesada joins host Evie Stokes to talk about touring with Latin instrumental band Hermanos Gutiérrez and an old song he still takes inspiration from — Junip’s “Always.” The song is from Junip’s debut album Fields, out on City Slang. Hosted by Evie StokesProduced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty HenryListen 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/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org. Photo Credit: Jon BergmanSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 7, 2025 • 12min
Adrian Quesada on Amantes del Futuro's Futuristic Cumbia
Musician Adrian Quesada joins host Evie Stokes to talk about growing up on the border, oil painting and Mexico’s futuristic cumbia project Amantes del Futuro. The two discuss the group’s song “Ven a bailar” from their album Sabor Sónico II, out now on La Roma Records. Hosted by Evie StokesProduced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty Henry 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/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org. Photo Credit: InstagramSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 2, 2025 • 11min
Jessica Dobson of Deep Sea Diver on Cass McCombs
Jessica Dobson of Deep Sea Diver joins Evie Stokes to talk about Deep Sea Diver’s biggest hometown show yet, coming up at The Paramount Theatre in Seattle on Friday, Nov. 28th. The two also talk about trains, ponies, krautrock and Cass McCombs' song “I Never Dream About Trains” off his new album Interior Live Oak. Interior Live Oak is out now on Domino Recording Company. Hosted by Evie Stokes. Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler. Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy Associate Director of Editorial: Dusty Henry 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 headphones@kexp.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 30, 2025 • 9min
Jessica Dobson of Deep Sea Diver, on English duo King Hannah
Jessica Dobson of Deep Sea Diver joins Evie Stokes to talk about touring, Seattle’s best spots, and English duo King Hannah’s song “New York, Let’s Do Nothing.” King Hannah’s second studio album Big Swimmer is out now on City Slang. Hosted by Evie Stokes Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy Associate Director of Editorial: Dusty Henry 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 headphones@kexp.org. Photo credit: Katie SilvesterSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 25, 2025 • 6min
KEXP DJ Brian Foss on Colorado’s Cheap Perfume
Brian Foss, one of the hosts of KEXP’s punk show Sonic Reducer, joins Evie Stokes to talk about protest music, punching nazis, and the feminist punk rock band Cheap Perfume. Cheap Perfume has a new song out called “Woke Mind Virus” via Snappy Little Fingers. Hosted by Evie StokesProduced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty Henry 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/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 23, 2025 • 7min
KEXP DJ Brian Foss on British punks The Mekons
Brian Foss, one of the hosts of KEXP’s punk show Sonic Reducer, joins Evie Stokes to talk about protest music and the British punk band that just won’t quit: The Mekons. The two talk about the band’s latest album Horror and their new song “War Economy." Horror is out now on Fire Records. Hosted by Evie StokesProduced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty HenryListen 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/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org. Photo Credit: Gabi RojasSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 2025 • 10min
KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley on Montreal Artist Thanya Iyer
Chris Sanley, KEXP’s music director, joins host Evie Stokes to talk about the upcoming Pop Montreal music festival and one of the acts she looks forward to seeing there – Thanya Iyer. The two talk about Iyer’s new song “I am here now” from her album TIDE/TIED, out now on Topshelf Records. Hosted by Evie StokesProduced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty Henry 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/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 2025 • 11min
KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley on the Evolution of Hand Habits
Chris Sanley, KEXP’s music director, joins host Evie Stokes to talk about the upcoming Pop Montreal music festival and one of the acts she looks forward to seeing there – Hand Habits. The two also talk about Hand Habits' collaborations with tons of KEXP mainstays, like Perfume Genius and Kevin Morby. They also discuss how the L.A.-based singer-songwriter is coming into their own on their new song “Wheel of Change.” Hand Habits' new album Blue Reminder is out now on Fat Possum. Hosted by Evie StokesProduced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty Henry 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/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 2025 • 7min
KEXP DJ Albina Cabrera on Mexico City’s Vondré
KEXP DJ Albina Cabrera joins host Evie Stokes to talk about Latin American Heritage month and KEXP’s special ‘Aqui y Ahora’ programming surrounding it. She also talks about one of her favorite bands from Mexico City, Vondré, and their new shoegazy song “31.” You can also hear Albina on KEXP’s Spanish language podcast El Sonido: Cancioneros where she talks with Latin artists every week on the music that made them. Check it out here or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Evie StokesProduced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty Henry 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/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org. Photo credit: Ramon SaturninoSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 2025 • 9min
KEXP DJ Albina Cabrera on Hermanos Gutiérrez and Leon Bridges’ New Collaboration
KEXP DJ Albina Cabrera joins host Evie Stokes to talk about one of her favorite tracks of the year so far. It comes from Ecuadorian-Swiss Latin instrumental band Hermanos Gutiérrez and their new collaboration with Leon Bridges on the song “Elegantly Wasted.”You can also hear Albina on KEXP’s Spanish language podcast El Sonido: Cancioneros where she talks with Latin artists every week on the music that made them. Check it out here or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by: Evie StokesProduced by: Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty Henry 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/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.