On the show this time, it’s the ambient norteño of Mexico’s Kevin Kaarl.

Kevin Kaarl combines a potent mix of singer-songwriter indie-rock with an eclectic penchant for traditional Latin music.  Together with his twin brother Bryan, he’s been releasing music since 2018.  His latest is 2025’s Ultra Sodade released independently.

Recorded July 25, 2025
que pasa si me voy?
no me culpes por sentir
San Lucas
dime

Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.

On the show this time, it&rsquo;s the ambient norte&ntilde;o of Mexico&rsquo;s Kevin Kaarl.
Kevin Kaarl combines a potent mix of singer-songwriter indie-rock with an eclectic penchant for traditional Latin music.&nbsp; Together with his twin brother Bryan, he&rsquo;s been releasing music since 2018.&nbsp; His latest is 2025&rsquo;s Ultra Sodade&nbsp;released independently.
Recorded July 25, 2025
<ol>
<li>que pasa si me voy?</li>
<li>no me culpes por sentir</li>
<li>San Lucas</li>
<li>dime</li>
</ol>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0iEGk0Tjoc">Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.</a>

Live on KEXP brings you the very best of KEXP’s world-renowned live in-studio and remote performances. Each week, we’ll bring you a new live session, from emerging artists to well-established acts, spanning styles, genres and cultures. Full video of all Live on KEXP performances available at youtube.com/kexp.

Live on KEXP brings you the very best of KEXP’s world-renowned live in-studio and remote performances. Each week, we’ll bring you a new live session, from emerging artists to well-established acts, spanning styles, genres and cultures. Full video of all Live on KEXP performances available at youtube.com/kexp.

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Kevin Kaarl

On the show this time, it’s the massive thrash-dub-rock of Venezuelan/Mexican duo, Cardiel.

Cardiel is Sam Ambrosio on drums and Miguel Fraino on guitar. They say “skateboarding is the motor” which drives the band – they are named after legendary skater John Cardiel and were even featured in Thrasher magazine. Their latest release is a live recording from their studio in Mexico City, Live from Vesubio Grabaciones, available on Bandcamp.

Recorded August 8, 2025
Antiglesia
Skaterock México
Destino Bowl Secreto
Perros

Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.

On the show this time, it&rsquo;s the massive thrash-dub-rock of Venezuelan/Mexican duo, Cardiel.
Cardiel is Sam Ambrosio on drums and Miguel Fraino on guitar. They say &ldquo;skateboarding is the motor&rdquo; which drives the band &ndash; they are named after legendary skater John Cardiel and were even featured in Thrasher&nbsp;magazine. Their latest release is a live recording from their studio in Mexico City,&nbsp;Live from Vesubio Grabaciones,&nbsp;available on Bandcamp.
Recorded August 8, 2025
<ol>
<li>Antiglesia</li>
<li>Skaterock M&eacute;xico</li>
<li>Destino Bowl Secreto</li>
<li>Perros</li>
</ol>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rno_xg_TpT0">Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.</a>

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