Dizzy Fae - Johnny Bravo - from the 2018 album Free Form Mixtape on Dizzy Fae LLC.

Dizzy Fae - Johnny Bravo - from the 2018 album Free Form Mixtape on Dizzy Fae LLC.

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.

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.

A never-ending journey of music discovery from KEXP.

In Our Headphones

Dizzy Fae - Johnny Bravo

Janice sits down with Larry Rose to discuss his DJ beginnings 30 years ago and how he’s seen radio evolve. Then they get into the stories behind three new song recommendations and a 1980’s “Pride” classic that holds special meaning for Larry.

Plus, KEXP’s Associate Music Director Alex Ruder shares a song that brings him back to what he appreciated about early- 2000s “indietronica” sounds.

Songs featured:
brother bird - “State of Mind”
Dehd - “Light On”
Catching Flies - “GLY”
Bronski Beat - “Smalltown Boy”
Jens Kuross - "Savage Lullaby"

Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones 2024" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.

Catch Larry Rose’s latest shows on his DJ page on KEXP.org.

Hosted and produced by: Janice Headley and Isabel Khalili
Mixed by: Emily Fox
Mastered by: William Myers
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.

Janice sits down with Larry Rose to discuss his DJ beginnings 30 years ago and how he’s seen radio evolve. Then they get into the stories behind three new song recommendations and a 1980’s “Pride” classic that holds special meaning for Larry.
Plus, KEXP’s Associate Music Director Alex Ruder shares a song that brings him back to what he appreciated about early- 2000s “indietronica” sounds.
Songs featured:
<ol>
<li>brother bird - “State of Mind”</li>
<li>Dehd - “Light On”</li>
<li>Catching Flies - “GLY”</li>
<li>Bronski Beat - “Smalltown Boy”</li>
<li>Jens Kuross - "Savage Lullaby"</li>
</ol>
Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sh4e3BK7fjr9qtI8GNSY5?si=53afc0b820744434">In Our Headphones 2024</a>" playlist on Spotify or the “<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bZLwyPT01b-QQ6lhw5T0BnVUYQbSUvm&amp;feature=shared">What's In Our Headphones</a>” playlist on YouTube.
Catch Larry Rose’s latest shows on <a href="https://www.kexp.org/djs/larry-rose/">his DJ page</a> on KEXP.org.
Hosted and produced by: Janice Headley and Isabel Khalili Mixed by: Emily Fox Mastered by: William Myers 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>.

Larry Rose: brother bird, Dehd, Catching Flies

Isabel chats with DJ Miss Ashley about four songs that are playing in her headphones lately and one foundational track that ties them all together. Plus, Ashley shares a protest song that doesn't hold back. Then, KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley shares one standout release that’s an early summer bop.

Songs featured:
Mumu Fresh – “Be Good To You" 
Tierra Whack – “Shower Song"
Beyoncé – "Texas Hold 'Em"
Lauryn Hill – “To Zion”
Macklemore – "Hind’s Hall" 
Ginger Root  – "No Problems"

Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones 2024" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.

Listen to DJ Miss Ashley live every Sunday from noon to 3pm Pacific Time, 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
Mastered by: William Myers
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.

Isabel chats with DJ Miss Ashley about four songs that are playing in her headphones lately and one foundational track that ties them all together. Plus, Ashley shares a protest song that doesn't hold back. Then, KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley shares one standout release that’s an early summer bop.
Songs featured:
<ol>
<li>Mumu Fresh – “Be Good To You" </li>
<li>Tierra Whack – “Shower Song"</li>
<li>Beyoncé – "Texas Hold 'Em"</li>
<li>Lauryn Hill – “To Zion”</li>
<li>Macklemore – "Hind’s Hall" </li>
<li>Ginger Root  – "No Problems"</li>
</ol>
Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sh4e3BK7fjr9qtI8GNSY5?si=53afc0b820744434">In Our Headphones 2024</a>" playlist on Spotify or the “<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bZLwyPT01b-QQ6lhw5T0BnVUYQbSUvm&amp;feature=shared">What's In Our Headphones</a>” playlist on YouTube.
Listen to DJ Miss Ashley live every Sunday from noon to 3pm Pacific Time, 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 Mastered by: William Myers 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>.

DJ Miss Ashley: Mumu Fresh, Tierra Whack, Beyoncé, Macklemore

Overnight DJ Mike Ramos shares some songs that have been in his headphones lately, from a dirty-south-tinged track that’s an early contender for “Song of the Summer” to a chiptune jam named for an early virtual pet. Plus, KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley shares her own “Song of the Summer,” a standout release recently added to KEXP’s rotation.

Songs featured:
Tommy Richman - "MILLION DOLLAR BABY"
Seiji Oda - "A Gentle Gigg"
Young Miko - "tamagotchi"
Nia Archives - "Forbidden Feelingz"
Fcukers - "Bon Bon"

Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones 2024" playlist on Spotify, or on the KEXP website. 

Listen to Mike Ramos on Monday nights / Tuesday mornings from 1-5 AM PT, and on-demand via the KEXP website and 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.

Overnight DJ Mike Ramos shares some songs that have been in his headphones lately, from a dirty-south-tinged track that’s an early contender for “Song of the Summer” to a chiptune jam named for an early virtual pet. Plus, KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley shares her own “Song of the Summer,” a standout release recently added to KEXP’s rotation.
Songs featured:
<ol>
<li>Tommy Richman - "MILLION DOLLAR BABY"</li>
<li>Seiji Oda - "A Gentle Gigg"</li>
<li>Young Miko - "tamagotchi"</li>
<li>Nia Archives - "Forbidden Feelingz"</li>
<li>Fcukers - "Bon Bon"</li>
</ol>
Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sh4e3BK7fjr9qtI8GNSY5?si=53afc0b820744434" data-outlook-id="2c234e86-d04c-4ca4-8275-17b4ef756268">In Our Headphones 2024</a>" playlist on Spotify, or on the KEXP <a href="https://www.kexp.org/podcasts/in-our-headphones/" data-outlook-id="0d9e7f94-c54c-4074-bfca-431a9b4f9bf0">website</a>. 
Listen to Mike Ramos on Monday nights / Tuesday mornings from 1-5 AM PT, and on-demand via the KEXP website and 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" data-outlook-id="11addeb0-11ec-4f3e-bee8-d8a2971928da">好吗 (Hao Ma)</a>” by Chinese American Bear
Support the podcast:<a href="http://kexp.org/headphones" data-outlook-id="9565e1b1-853e-43c7-8b8f-ae1025fd9cc7"> kexp.org/headphones </a>Contact us at <a href="mailto:headphones@kexp.org" data-outlook-id="136b4d59-c94c-4409-95ec-bd822bd6b260">headphones@kexp.org</a>.

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