Championne - "Bilboquet" a 2024 self-released single

Vocalist/musician Mathilde Lejas has been active in the Rennes music scene for a while now, but has finally branched out on a solo project titled Championne. Her self-titled debut EP is a coldwave-tinged collection of dark dreampop, with Lejas's poetic lyrics spinning a web over it all. 

Read the full story at KEXP.org

Championne - "Bilboquet" a 2024 self-released single
Vocalist/musician Mathilde Lejas has been active in the Rennes music scene for a while now, but has finally branched out on a solo project titled Championne. Her self-titled debut EP is a coldwave-tinged collection of dark dreampop, with Lejas's poetic lyrics spinning a web over it all. 
<a href="https://www.kexp.org/podcasts/song-of-the-day/2024/3/26/championne-bilboquet/">Read the full story at KEXP.org</a>

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Championne · Bilboquet

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 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 Headley
Mixed by: Emily Fox
Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr.

Our theme music is “好吗 (Hao Ma)” by Chinese American Bear

Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones
Contact us at headphones@kexp.org

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.
<ol>
<li>Y La Bamba – “Nunca”</li>
<li> T H R O N E – “Wrestling God”</li>
<li>Wyatt C. Louis – “Dancing With Sue"</li>
<li>The Black Brothers – “Saman Doye”</li>
<li>mary in the junkyard - "ghost"</li>
</ol>
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 Headley Mixed by: Emily Fox Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr.
Our theme music is “<a href="https://chineseamericanbear.bandcamp.com/track/hao-ma">好吗 (Hao Ma)</a>” by Chinese American Bear
Support the podcast: <a href="http://kexp.org/headphones">kexp.org/headphones </a>Contact us at <a href="mailto:headphones@kexp.org">headphones@kexp.org</a>

Kevin Sur: Y La Bamba, T H R O N E, Wyatt C. Louis

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 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 Khalili
Mixed by: Emily Fox
Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr.

Our theme music is “好吗 (Hao Ma)” by Chinese American Bear

Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones
Contact us at headphones@kexp.org.

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:
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Brimheim - “Fell Through the Ice”</li>
<li aria-level="1">English Teacher - “R&amp;B”</li>
<li aria-level="1">Lair - “Tatalu”</li>
<li aria-level="1">Heart - “Crazy On You”</li>
<li aria-level="1">Rilo Kiley - "The Execution Of All Things"</li>
<li aria-level="1">Hana Vu - “Hammer”</li>
</ol>
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 Khalili Mixed by: Emily Fox Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr.
Our theme music is “<a href="https://chineseamericanbear.bandcamp.com/track/hao-ma">好吗 (Hao Ma)</a>” by Chinese American Bear
Support the podcast: <a href="http://kexp.org/headphones">kexp.org/headphones </a>Contact us at headphones@kexp.org.

Cheryl Waters: Brimheim, English Teacher, Lair

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 Khalili
Trailer mixed by: Roddy Nikpour
Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr.

Our theme music is “好吗 (Hao Ma)” by Chinese American Bear

Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones
Contact us at headphones@kexp.org.

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 Khalili Trailer mixed by: Roddy Nikpour Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr.
Our theme music is “<a href="https://chineseamericanbear.bandcamp.com/track/hao-ma">好吗 (Hao Ma)</a>” by Chinese American Bear
Support the podcast: <a href="http://kexp.org/headphones">kexp.org/headphones </a>Contact us at headphones@kexp.org.

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