On the show this time, it’s the indie R&B of South Asian-American singer Raveena.

She self-released her first EP Shanti in 2017, and the single “If Only” blew up, especially after an appearance on Berlin-based minimalist YouTube channel COLORSXSTUDIOS. Her latest is her third studio album Where the Butterflies Go in the Rain, available on the Empire imprint Moonstone Recordings.

Recorded May 1, 2025
Rise
Smile For Me
Baby Mama
If Only 

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On the show this time, it&rsquo;s the indie R&amp;B of South Asian-American singer Raveena.
She self-released her first EP&nbsp;Shanti&nbsp;in 2017, and the single &ldquo;If Only&rdquo; blew up, especially after an appearance on Berlin-based minimalist YouTube channel COLORSXSTUDIOS. Her latest is her third studio album&nbsp;Where the Butterflies Go in the Rain, available on the Empire imprint Moonstone Recordings.
Recorded May 1, 2025
<ol>
<li>Rise</li>
<li>Smile For Me</li>
<li>Baby Mama</li>
<li>If Only&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
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Raveena [Performance & Interview Only]

Dragonfly

Gumshoe

Dart

B-Attitudes

On the show this time, it’s the soul-filling songs of Choctaw Nation story-teller Samantha Crain.

Shawnee, Oklahoma native Samantha Crain is foremost a writer. She’s got characters to introduce, stories to tell, and an original take on country-folk singer-songwriter music. She has been making recordings since the mid 2000s, putting out her first EP The Confiscation herself, a collection based on five of her own short stories. Her way with words has united a community of musicians who collaborate and contribute to her sound. Now seven full albums in, her latest is 2025’s Gumshoe, available on Real Kind Records.

Recorded June 27, 2025
Dragonfly
Gumshoe
Dart
B-Attitudes

Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.

On the show this time, it&rsquo;s the soul-filling songs of Choctaw Nation story-teller Samantha Crain.
Shawnee, Oklahoma native Samantha Crain is foremost a writer. She&rsquo;s got characters to introduce, stories to tell, and an original take on country-folk singer-songwriter music. She has been making recordings since the mid 2000s, putting out her first EP The Confiscation&nbsp;herself, a collection based on five of her own short stories. Her way with words has united a community of musicians who collaborate and contribute to her sound. Now seven full albums in, her latest is 2025&rsquo;s&nbsp;Gumshoe,&nbsp;available on Real Kind Records.
Recorded June 27, 2025
<ol>
<li>Dragonfly</li>
<li>Gumshoe</li>
<li>Dart</li>
<li>B-Attitudes</li>
</ol>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS_mgJcz6ZU">Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.</a>

Samantha Crain [Performance & Interview Only]

Samantha Crain

On the show this time, it’s the inimitable smart-pop of legendary band They Might Be Giants.

They Might Be Giants have been making records since the early ‘80s, building a legion of hardcore fans who are addicted to their charming, clever, catchy, and completely original sound. Since then, they’ve released a massive body of work. They are now on their 23rd full length album. Their latest is called Book and is available on the band’s own Idlewild Recordings.

Recorded June 16, 2025
Moonbeam Rays
Ana NgSong
Synopsis For Latecomers
Let Me Tell You About My Operation
Doctor Worm
The Darlings Of Lumberland
Particle Man

Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.

On the show this time, it&rsquo;s the inimitable smart-pop of legendary band They Might Be Giants.
They Might Be Giants have been making records since the early &lsquo;80s, building a legion of hardcore fans who are addicted to their charming, clever, catchy, and completely original sound. Since then, they&rsquo;ve released a massive body of work. They are now on their 23rd full length album. Their latest is called Book&nbsp;and is available on the band&rsquo;s own Idlewild Recordings.
Recorded June 16, 2025
<ol>
<li>Moonbeam Rays</li>
<li>Ana NgSong</li>
<li>Synopsis For Latecomers</li>
<li>Let Me Tell You About My Operation</li>
<li>Doctor Worm</li>
<li>The Darlings Of Lumberland</li>
<li>Particle Man</li>
</ol>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBXpmwI1rIg">Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.</a>

Raveena [Performance & Interview Only]

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