Jason McCue - "First Time," a 2021 single on Fluff and Gravy Records.

Back in 2017, Seattle singer/songwriter Jason McCue won the annual Sound Off! competition at MoPop, stunning audiences with his solo performance on acoustic guitar. Since then, he's grown as an artist, evidenced by his most recent releases WASTELAND and PANGAEA. Today, our Song of the Day is his latest single "First Time," his first new music since last year's Apocalypse EP. 

Read the full post on KEXP.org

Jason McCue - "First Time," a 2021 single on Fluff and Gravy Records.
Back in 2017, Seattle singer/songwriter Jason McCue won the annual&nbsp;Sound Off! competition at&nbsp;MoPop, stunning audiences with his solo performance on acoustic guitar. Since then, he's grown as an artist, evidenced by his most recent releases&nbsp;<a href="https://dev.kexp.org/read/2019/7/18/jason-mccue-grapples-adulthood-wasteland-kexp-premiere/" data-cke-saved-href="https://dev.kexp.org/read/2019/7/18/jason-mccue-grapples-adulthood-wasteland-kexp-premiere/">WASTELAND</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://dev.kexp.org/read/2018/3/15/jason-mccue-pulls-himself-apart-latest-album-pangaea-kexp-premiere/" data-cke-saved-href="https://dev.kexp.org/read/2018/3/15/jason-mccue-pulls-himself-apart-latest-album-pangaea-kexp-premiere/">PANGAEA</a>. Today, our Song of the Day is his latest single "First Time," his first new music since last year's&nbsp;Apocalypse EP.&nbsp;
<a href="https://kexp.org/podcasts/song-of-the-day/2021/2/12/jason-mccue-first-time/">Read the full post on KEXP.org</a>

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.

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Jason McCue - First Time

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>.

Mike Ramos: Tommy Richman, Seiji Oda, Young Miko

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Janice Headley chats with her work BFF Sharlese, host of Mechanical Breakdown, about the four (dark) songs playing in her headphones lately. They also chat about World Goth Day, airing all day on KEXP Wednesday May 22 (and available on the archive for two weeks after). Plus, KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley returns from Radio Camp with a standout release recently added to KEXP’s rotation.

Songs featured:
Nina Belief – "Siren of Silence"
Gwendoline – "Conspire"
Police des mœurs – "Commencement"
Eleven Pond – "Watching Trees"
Fontaines DC – "Starburster"

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

Listen to Mechanical Breakdown with Sharlese, every Friday night (Saturday morning) from 1-3 AM PT, or anytime on the two-week archive, at KEXP.org, or the KEXP App:

https://www.kexp.org/shows/mechanical-breakdown/

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

Janice Headley chats with her work BFF Sharlese, host of Mechanical Breakdown, about the four (dark) songs playing in her headphones lately. They also chat about World Goth Day, airing all day on KEXP Wednesday May 22 (and available on the archive for two weeks after). Plus, KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley returns from Radio Camp with a standout release recently added to KEXP’s rotation.
Songs featured:
<ol>
<li>Nina Belief – "Siren of Silence"</li>
<li>Gwendoline – "Conspire"</li>
<li>Police des mœurs – "Commencement"</li>
<li>Eleven Pond – "Watching Trees"</li>
<li>Fontaines DC – "Starburster"</li>
</ol>
Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sh4e3BK7fjr9qtI8GNSY5?si=53afc0b820744434" data-outlook-id="fa267961-fe0c-4621-ba5c-ecf2accc0d6d">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="bb98ed96-2cac-46e1-94e3-d8389ca2536c">website</a>. 
Listen to Mechanical Breakdown with Sharlese, every Friday night (Saturday morning) from 1-3 AM PT, or anytime on the two-week archive, at KEXP.org, or the KEXP App:
<a href="https://www.kexp.org/shows/mechanical-breakdown/" data-outlook-id="4143a9d9-a536-44fe-9e01-0aa367b5b3ca">https://www.kexp.org/shows/mechanical-breakdown/</a>
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="558c0b19-10bd-4872-8df6-bc22580280fc">好吗 (Hao Ma)</a>” by Chinese American Bear
Support the podcast:<a href="http://kexp.org/headphones" data-outlook-id="d5f9c887-6f87-4e1b-9466-ba276e670338"> kexp.org/headphones </a>Contact us at <a href="mailto:headphones@kexp.org">headphones@kexp.org</a>

Sharlese: Nina Belief, Gwendoline, Police des mœurs

Isabel Khalili sits down with Brian, Jenn, and Dr. West, hosts of KEXP’s punk show Sonic Reducer, to celebrate its 20th anniversary. After reminiscing about the origins and evolution of the show, each DJ shares a new short, fast ‘n loud track they’re excited about. Plus, we hear about the show’s namesake song and what makes it an all-time great.

As always, we end on one standout release from KEXP’s Music Director team. This time, we hear about a sprawling track with an unconventional story from Associate Music Director Alex Ruder.

Songs featured:
Jean Mignon – “Cause I'm Scared”
Candy Apple – "Pull the Plug"
Powerplant – "She (Misfits Cover)”
Dead Boys – "Sonic Reducer"
pigbaby – "Texas Girl"

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

Listen to Sonic Reducer with Jenn, Brian, and Dr. West every Saturday at 9-midnight 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: 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 Khalili sits down with Brian, Jenn, and Dr. West, hosts of KEXP’s punk show Sonic Reducer, to celebrate its 20th anniversary. After reminiscing about the origins and evolution of the show, each DJ shares a new short, fast ‘n loud track they’re excited about. Plus, we hear about the show’s namesake song and what makes it an all-time great.
As always, we end on one standout release from KEXP’s Music Director team. This time, we hear about a sprawling track with an unconventional story from Associate Music Director Alex Ruder.
Songs featured:
<ol>
<li>Jean Mignon – “Cause I'm Scared”</li>
<li>Candy Apple – "Pull the Plug"</li>
<li>Powerplant – "She (Misfits Cover)”</li>
<li>Dead Boys – "Sonic Reducer"</li>
<li>pigbaby – "Texas Girl"</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.
Listen to Sonic Reducer with Jenn, Brian, and Dr. West every Saturday at 9-midnight 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: 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>.

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