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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.

Happy Holidays from the In Our Headphones team 

Host Evie Stokes talks with KEXP DJ Yaddy about one of her favorite Seattle artists, Oblé Reed. The two discuss the Seattle music scene, what to expect on her radio show Street Sounds, and offer beautiful insights into the message of Reed’s 2025 song “Tears,” relayed directly to Yaddy from Reed himself.

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 talks with KEXP DJ Yaddy about one of her favorite Seattle artists, Obl&eacute; Reed. The two discuss the Seattle music scene, what to expect on her radio show Street Sounds, and offer beautiful insights into the message of Reed&rsquo;s 2025 song &ldquo;Tears,&rdquo; relayed directly to Yaddy from Reed himself.
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" aria-haspopup="menu">headphones@kexp.org</a>.

KEXP DJ Yaddy on the Magic of Seattle Rapper Oblé Reed

Host Evie Stokes talks with KEXP DJ Kevin Cole as he returns with another discovery from the Eurosonic Noorderslag Festival. This time he spotlights Gaia Banfi and talks about her standout performance, the power of a slow burn, and Banfi’s song “Piazza Centrale.” The song comes from Banfi’s 2025 album La Maccaia, out now on Trovarobato.

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: Siese Veenstra Fotografie

Host Evie Stokes talks with KEXP DJ Kevin Cole as he returns with another discovery from the Eurosonic Noorderslag Festival. This time he spotlights Gaia Banfi and talks about her standout performance, the power of a slow burn, and Banfi&rsquo;s song &ldquo;Piazza Centrale.&rdquo; The song comes from Banfi&rsquo;s 2025 album La Maccaia, out now on Trovarobato.
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 &ldquo;What's In Our Headphones&rdquo; playlist on YouTube.
Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones Contact us at <a href="mailto:headphones@kexp.org">headphones@kexp.org</a>.
Photo credit: Siese Veenstra Fotografie

KEXP DJ Kevin Cole on Eurosonic and the Slow Burn of Gaia Banfi

Host Evie Stokes talks with KEXP DJ Kevin Cole about one of his favorite discoveries from the Eurosonic Noorderslag Festival, the Cyprus-based songwriter Della. They discuss Kevin’s experience with Eurosonic over the years, what it was about Della that captivated him and the other judges, and the magic of her song “how do i?” The song comes from Della’s 2025 album, 13, out now from Louvana 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: Shots by Shali

Host Evie Stokes talks with KEXP DJ Kevin Cole about one of his favorite discoveries from the Eurosonic Noorderslag Festival, the Cyprus-based songwriter Della. They discuss Kevin&rsquo;s experience with Eurosonic over the years, what it was about Della that captivated him and the other judges, and the magic of her song &ldquo;how do i?&rdquo; The song comes from Della&rsquo;s 2025 album, 13, out now from Louvana 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 &ldquo;What's In Our Headphones&rdquo; playlist on YouTube.
Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones Contact us at <a href="mailto:headphones@kexp.org">headphones@kexp.org</a>.
Photo credit: Shots by Shali

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