A Deeper Listen

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A Deeper Listen

On A Deeper Listen, host Emily Fox and other storytellers from KEXP talk with artists about the stories behind their songs and the experiences that inform their work. Through each conversation, we uncover the humanity behind the music, allowing us to hear it in a whole new way.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Teresa Suydam Connects with Native American and Filipino Lineage on 'Lost Bird'

    Teresa Suydam was adopted by a white family at birth. It wasn’t until college that they were able to begin a journey to better understand their Filipino and Native American lineage. In an interview with Stephanie Wolf, Suydam shares how their upcoming album, 'Lost Bird,' is what helped them find their way back to these communities. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min

  2. 19 NOV

    Nilüfer Yanya on Identity and 'My Method Actor'

    Nilüfer Yanya released her latest album, 'My Method Actor,' this fall. Emily Fox speaks with Yanya about the new record, her family’s story, including the organization she and her sister started to bring art to refugee communities, and her thoughts around identity while creating these songs. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min

  3. 12 NOV

    Merce Lemon Immerses Herself In Nature

    Merce Lemon is a singer-songwriter based in Pittsburgh. In an interview with Emily Fox, we get to know her and her musical background and hear how stepping away from music and immersing herself in nature allowed her to make her latest record. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min
  4. After “Downward Spiral,” Christopher Owens Makes First Album in a Decade

    5 NOV

    After “Downward Spiral,” Christopher Owens Makes First Album in a Decade

    Christopher Owens, formerly of the San Francisco indie band, Girls, talks about his first album in nearly a decade. It arrives after a tumultuous time in his life. In recent years he got in a motorcycle accident, went through a breakup and became homeless after he moved out. Then in 2020, his Girls bandmate and collaborator, Chet “JR” White died at the age of 40. He talks about those moments, his new album, and about growing up in the Children of God cult.  Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  5. Laura Marling’s Euphoric Motherhood

    29 OCT

    Laura Marling’s Euphoric Motherhood

    Laura Marling’s new album, Patterns in Repeat was mostly written after becoming a mother. Motherhood and family come up a lot on the new record. Marling breaks down the record with Emily Fox as they both reflect on how their view on family has changed since becoming moms.   Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min
  6. Terror/Cactus Explores Bicultural Belonging on 'Forastero'

    22 OCT

    Terror/Cactus Explores Bicultural Belonging on 'Forastero'

    Martín Selasco is an Argentine producer and composer based in Washington state. He speaks with KEXP’s Albina Cabrera about the musical diary of his life that led him to create the project Terror/Cactus. His music blends Latin American folk traditions with electronic beats, dark cumbia, and psychedelic sounds. In his latest album, 'Forastero,' Selasco explores his identity, displacement, and the influence of his family on his musical journey. He also shares the story of his father and grandfather, key figures in Argentina’s musical history and founders of the record company, Sicamericana, and the label, Music Hall Records. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  7. Miss Kaninna on EP and Aboriginal Life

    14 OCT

    Miss Kaninna on EP and Aboriginal Life

    Australia’s Miss Kaninna (Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung, Kalkadoon, and Yirendali) talks about the themes of colonialism in her song Blak Britney, about Aboriginal history and life in Australia, how her family has played a role in Indigenous activism and policy, and how she uses her platform as a musician to speak about Indigenous issues. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min
  8. Dark Chisme Puede Vivir Sin Ti

    8 OCT

    Dark Chisme Puede Vivir Sin Ti

    KEXP’s Albina Cabrera sits down with Christine Gutierrez, the mastermind behind Dark Chisme. Gutierrez blends darkwave, post-punk, and synthpop to tell powerful stories of identity, resilience, and growing up in a bicultural space. With her self-titled debut album, she channels her personal journey through music, exploring painful episodes like her father’s deportation and the feeling of not fully belonging anywhere, transforming these experiences into musical strength and fire on stage. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min
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On A Deeper Listen, host Emily Fox and other storytellers from KEXP talk with artists about the stories behind their songs and the experiences that inform their work. Through each conversation, we uncover the humanity behind the music, allowing us to hear it in a whole new way.

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  • Creator
    KEXP
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    517
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 KEXP
  • Show Website
    A Deeper Listen

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