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In Our Headphones KEXP
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Finding good new music can be a full time job, so let KEXP help! In Our Headphones brings you five song recommendations every Monday, straight from KEXP’s DJs and Music Directors. We learn stories and insights about the artists, make connections between the music and the world around us, and get to know the diverse roster of DJs that make up the KEXP airwaves. Join hosts Janice Headley and Isabel Khalili on this never-ending journey of music discovery.
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Diana Ratsamee: South Acid Mimi, Habibi, TamTam
To celebrate the start of “Pushing Boundaries,” KEXP’s programming for Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Isabel Khalili chats with Diana Ratsamee. Diana is the host of Eastern Echoes, KEXP’s weekly show exploring music of all styles from Asia and the Asian diaspora. They talk about the 1980’s Lao song that connects Diana with her family’s story, plus three new songs that span the globe, from brain-tingling electro-punk from Southern China to Middle Eastern surf rock.
And, as always, we hear about one standout release recently added to KEXP’s rotation, straight from KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley.
Songs featured:
Sothy – “Lam Seung Bang Fai”
South Acid Mimi – “The End”
Habibi – “On The Road”
TamTam – “Ramble In the Rainbow”
Mei Semones – “Tegami”
Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones 2024" playlist on Spotify.
Listen to Eastern Echoes with Diana Ratsamee every Thursday at 7-10pm PT, or anytime on the 2-week archive, at KEXP.org or the KEXP App.
Hosted and produced by: Janice Headley and Isabel KhaliliMixed by: Emily FoxEditorial director: Larry Mizell Jr.
Our theme music is “好吗 (Hao Ma)” by Chinese American Bear
Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
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Albina Cabrera: AEREA, Otro, Mon Laferte
Janice Headley chats with Albina Cabrera, co-host of El Sonido, KEXP’s modern Latin music show, and also our Latin Partnerships and Editorial Manager. Albina shares highlights from her recent travels to SXSW in Austin, TX, and the Isle of Light music festival in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, plus three songs that are playing in her headphones lately, and one that reminds her of moving to Seattle.
And, as always, we hear about one standout release recently added to KEXP’s rotation, straight from KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley.
Songs featured:
AEREA – “+”
Otro – “Hausu”
Mon Laferte – “Autopoietica”
ela minus – “el cielo no es de nadie”
Baby Rose & BADBADNOTGOOD – “On My Mind”
Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones 2024" playlist on Spotify.
Listen to El Sonido with Albina Cabrera and DJ Chilly every Monday at 7-10 PM PT, or anytime on the two-week archive, at KEXP.org or the KEXP App.
Hosted and produced by: Janice Headley and Isabel KhaliliMixed by: Emily FoxEditorial director: Larry Mizell Jr.Our theme music is “好吗 (Hao Ma)” by Chinese American BearSupport the podcast: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
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Kevin Sur: Y La Bamba, T H R O N E, Wyatt C. Louis
In this episode, Isabel Khalili talks with Kevin Sur, co-host of KEXP's global Indigenous music show, Sounds of Survivance. They discuss the way he approaches his show and defining "Indigeneity," then Kevin shares the stories behind three new songs he's been loving. He also talks about his journey to find the origins of a West Papuan funk track from the 70s, and what it taught him about their freedom struggle.
Plus, KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley shares a haunting new track about isolation and connection.
Y La Bamba – “Nunca”
T H R O N E – “Wrestling God”
Wyatt C. Louis – “Dancing With Sue"
The Black Brothers – “Saman Doye”
mary in the junkyard - "ghost"
Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones 2024" playlist on Spotify.
Listen to Sounds of Survivance with Kevin Sur and Tory J every Monday from 3-5am PT, or anytime on the 2-week archive, at KEXP.org or the KEXP App.
Hosted and produced by: Isabel Khalili and Janice HeadleyMixed by: Emily FoxEditorial director: Larry Mizell Jr.
Our theme music is “好吗 (Hao Ma)” by Chinese American Bear
Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
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Cheryl Waters: Brimheim, English Teacher, Lair
On our inaugural episode of In Our Headphones, host Janice Headley chats with Cheryl Waters about three new songs that are playing in her headphones lately, plus one song that stands the test of time for her. They also talk about how Cheryl got her start as a DJ and some stand-out memories from hosting Live on KEXP in-studio sessions.
Plus, as always, we hear about one standout single recently added to KEXP’s rotation, straight from Music Director Chris Sanley.
Songs featured:
Brimheim - “Fell Through the Ice”
English Teacher - “R&B”
Lair - “Tatalu”
Heart - “Crazy On You”
Rilo Kiley - "The Execution Of All Things"
Hana Vu - “Hammer”
Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones 2024" playlist on Spotify.
Listen to The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters every weekday at 10-1 PT, or anytime on the 2-week archive, at KEXP.org or the KEXP App.
Hosted and produced by: Janice Headley and Isabel KhaliliMixed by: Emily FoxEditorial director: Larry Mizell Jr.
Our theme music is “好吗 (Hao Ma)” by Chinese American Bear
Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
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Welcome to "In Our Headphones"
Introducing KEXP’s newest music discovery podcast. In Our Headphones brings you five song recommendations every Monday, straight from KEXP’s DJs and Music Directors. We learn stories and insights about the artists, make connections between the music and the world around us, and get to know the diverse roster of DJs that make up the KEXP airwaves. Join hosts Janice Headley and Isabel Khalili on this never-ending journey of music discovery. Our first episode launches Monday April 15 with the legendary Cheryl Waters.
Hosts: Janice Headley and Isabel KhaliliTrailer mixed by: Roddy NikpourEditorial director: Larry Mizell Jr.
Our theme music is “好吗 (Hao Ma)” by Chinese American Bear
Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
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Our final "Song of the Day"
Before introducing you to 2024's most downloaded Song of the Day, Janice Headley and Isabel Khalili share an exciting update about what's to come on this feed on Monday, April 15.
Song of the Day has brought listeners full song downloads every weekday for nearly 20 years – that's close to 5,000 songs! We appreciate you being along for the ride, and we hope you'll stick with us as we evolve the series to bring you more of what KEXP does best: music discovery with a human touch.
Next week, this feed will become "In Our Headphones." Like Song of the Day, you'll still be getting 5 new songs each week, but now you'll hear about them straight from KEXP DJs. Stay tuned for our first episode featuring Cheryl Waters.
Feedback, questions, suggestions? Email us at headphones@kexp.org.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Customer Reviews
Play full songs?
I have been a huge fan of the song of the day for years - really loved listening to a new song every morning.
I understand you want the DJs to provide more context around the songs they are picking, but I wish that in the new format you’d let them play the entire song, not just talk about the songs and play a small snippet. That way - those of us that just want to experience the new songs can still listen to them in full. With this new format, I’ll probably unsubscribe, as for me the joy was listening to music, not talking.
New show isn’t at all as good as the old
Lacking normal KEXP depth, curation and delivery. I’m sure Janice is nice, but she comes off as very amateur, insincere and fake cheery.
The smattering of info on the artists and the tiny sound clips don’t do it for me. I’m all for change and updating, but these are like watching a trailer, not an episode. Also, others already do this type of format and do it much better. Swing and a miss.
not worth it anymore. Ugh
I have loved KEXP Song of the Day since inception. The new format is miserable. When you can only hear the small snippet of a song repeating the title, and one of the DJ's voices is absolutely unbearable (sorry), I unsubscribed immediately. I came back today and it is still impossible. I did like hearing the Latin music DJ speak about her new podcast, so maybe I will check that out. I'm surethere was a good reason for the change, but I am out, and for good.