Host Evie Stokes sits down with DJ Kevin Sur, host of KEXP’s Sounds of Survivance. Kevin brings in a new song from the UK Band Modern Woman and shares how the song's unpredictability and tension stopped him in his tracks. “Dashboard Mary” comes from Modern Woman’s latest album, Johnny’s Dream World, out now on One Little Independent Records. 

Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima Healy

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

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

Photo Credit: Sandra Edbert

Host Evie Stokes sits down with DJ Kevin Sur, host of KEXP&rsquo;s Sounds of Survivance. Kevin brings in a new song from the UK Band Modern Woman and shares how the song's unpredictability and tension stopped him in his tracks. &ldquo;Dashboard Mary&rdquo; comes from Modern Woman&rsquo;s latest album, Johnny&rsquo;s Dream World, out now on One Little Independent Records.&nbsp;
Produced by Dusty Henry Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy
Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2rv9ZZY3SfbkvugQkC1QY2">In Our Headphones</a>" playlist on Spotify or the &ldquo;<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bZLwyPT01b-QQ6lhw5T0BnVUYQbSUvm&amp;feature=shared">What's In Our Headphones</a>&rdquo; playlist on YouTube.
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>.
Photo Credit: Sandra Edbert

From independent music station KEXP, In Our Headphones brings you the songs DJs, artists, and others just can't get enough of. Join host Evie Stokes and guests as they introduce you to new music, with added insight into the artists behind the records.

From independent music station KEXP, In Our Headphones brings you the songs DJs, artists, and others just can't get enough of. Join host Evie Stokes and guests as they introduce you to new music, with added insight into the artists behind the records.

A never-ending journey of music discovery from KEXP.

In Our Headphones

From independent music station KEXP, In Our Headphones brings you the songs DJs, artists, listeners and others just can't stop listening to. Join host Evie Stokes and guests as they help you find new music, with added insight into the artists behind the records.

From independent music station KEXP, In Our Headphones brings you the songs DJs, artists, listeners and others just can't stop listening to. Join host Evie Stokes and guests as they help you find new music, with added insight into the artists behind the records.

DJ Kevin Sur on the Powerful Unpredictability of UK Band Modern Woman

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with indie pop sensation Gelli Haha to share music from a fellow Angeleno. The two get into Gelli’s friendship with Tia Rabinovitz, aka Nymphlord, and the band’s off-kilter optimism. “Garden” comes from Nymphlord’s latest album, Shedding Velvet, out now on Lauren Records.

Produced by: William Myers and Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima Healy

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

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

Photo Credit: Daniel Topete

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with indie pop sensation Gelli Haha to share music from a fellow Angeleno. The two get into Gelli&rsquo;s friendship with Tia Rabinovitz, aka Nymphlord, and the band&rsquo;s off-kilter optimism. &ldquo;Garden&rdquo; comes from Nymphlord&rsquo;s latest album, Shedding Velvet, out now on Lauren Records. Produced by: William Myers and Dusty Henry Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2rv9ZZY3SfbkvugQkC1QY2">In Our Headphones</a>" playlist on Spotify or the &ldquo;<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bZLwyPT01b-QQ6lhw5T0BnVUYQbSUvm&amp;feature=shared">What's In Our Headphones</a>&rdquo; playlist on YouTube. 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>.
Photo Credit: Daniel Topete

Gelli Haha on Experimental Optimism of Nymphlord

Host Evie Stokes sits down with indie pop sensation Gelli haha to talk about that music that’s moving her. The two dig into the life in Los Angeles, Gelli’s spectacular tour, and why she loves Seattle band Chinese American Bear. Chinese American Bear’s song “No No Yeah Yeah (不不好啊好啊)” comes from their latest album Dim Sun & Then Some, out now on Moshi Moshi Music.

Produced by: William Myers and Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima Healy

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

Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones
Contact us at headphones@kexp.org.
Photo by Charina Pitzel

Host Evie Stokes sits down with indie pop sensation Gelli haha to talk about that music that&rsquo;s moving her. The two dig into the life in Los Angeles, Gelli&rsquo;s spectacular tour, and why she loves Seattle band Chinese American Bear. Chinese American Bear&rsquo;s song &ldquo;No No Yeah Yeah (不不好啊好啊)&rdquo; comes from their latest album Dim Sun &amp; Then Some, out now on Moshi Moshi Music. Produced by: William Myers and Dusty Henry Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2rv9ZZY3SfbkvugQkC1QY2">In Our Headphones</a>" playlist on Spotify or the &ldquo;<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bZLwyPT01b-QQ6lhw5T0BnVUYQbSUvm&amp;feature=shared">What's In Our Headphones</a>&rdquo; playlist on YouTube. Support the podcast: <a href="http://kexp.org/headphones">kexp.org/headphones</a> Contact us at <a href="mailto:headphones@kexp.org" aria-haspopup="menu">headphones@kexp.org</a>. Photo by Charina Pitzel

Gelli Haha on the Infectious Sounds of Chinese American Bear

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with musician Mikaela Davis. This time, they chat about Davis’ love for Hannah Cohen’s music. She reflects on how she and Cohen both live in the Catskills and talks about the magic of the area as well as the making of her own recent album, Graceland Way, out now on Kill Rock Stars. Cohen’s track “Dusty” comes from her 2025 album Earthstar Mountain, out now on Congrats Records. 

Produced by Dusty Henry
Mastered by: William Myers
Production support: Serafima Healy

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

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

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with musician Mikaela Davis. This time, they chat about Davis&rsquo; love for Hannah Cohen&rsquo;s music. She reflects on how she and Cohen both live in the Catskills and talks about the magic of the area as well as the making of her own recent album, Graceland Way, out now on Kill Rock Stars. Cohen&rsquo;s track &ldquo;Dusty&rdquo; comes from her 2025 album Earthstar Mountain, out now on Congrats Records.&nbsp;
Produced by Dusty Henry Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy
Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2rv9ZZY3SfbkvugQkC1QY2">In Our Headphones</a>" playlist on Spotify or the &ldquo;<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bZLwyPT01b-QQ6lhw5T0BnVUYQbSUvm&amp;feature=shared">What's In Our Headphones</a>&rdquo; playlist on YouTube.
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 Kevin Sur on the Powerful Unpredictability of UK Band Modern Woman

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