Lace Cadence – the host of KEXP’s Afrobeat show, The Continent – shares two tracks covering the spectrum of African house music, from a classic-style jam to Amapiano. (Plus, throws a curveball in the middle, with a nod to his ‘90s Seattle roots!) 

And speaking of “‘90s Seattle,” KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley shares the latest single from local trio Black Ends, who bring their own style of grunge they call “gunk pop.”
Gaba Cannal and Zaba - “Emthandayo (featuring Sykes)”  
Drain - “Run Your Luck"
Felo Le Tee, Scotts Maphuma, and Thabza Tee - “Yebo Lapho (Gogo)”
Fela Kuti and Africa ‘70 - “Water No Get Enemy”
Black Ends - “Bent”

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 Lace Cadence on "The Continent" every Friday from 7-10pm 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
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.

Lace Cadence – the host of KEXP’s Afrobeat show, The Continent – shares two tracks covering the spectrum of African house music, from a classic-style jam to Amapiano. (Plus, throws a curveball in the middle, with a nod to his ‘90s Seattle roots!) 
And speaking of “‘90s Seattle,” KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley shares the latest single from local trio Black Ends, who bring their own style of grunge they call “gunk pop.”
<ol>
<li>Gaba Cannal and Zaba - “Emthandayo (featuring Sykes)”  </li>
<li>Drain - “Run Your Luck"</li>
<li>Felo Le Tee, Scotts Maphuma, and Thabza Tee - “Yebo Lapho (Gogo)”</li>
<li>Fela Kuti and Africa ‘70 - “Water No Get Enemy”</li>
<li>Black Ends - “Bent”</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 Lace Cadence on "The Continent" every Friday from 7-10pm 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 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>.

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

Lace Cadence: Gaba Cannal and Zaba, Drain, Felo Le Tee, Scotts Maphuma, and Thabza Tee

In Our Headphones will be back next week with song recommendations from Lace Cadence, host of The Continent.

But this week, we'd like to share another KEXP podcast: The Cobain 50, which explores the famous list Kurt Cobain left behind in one of his journals naming his Top 50 albums. Hosted by Martin Douglas and Dusty Henry, the series digs into a different album from the list each week, discussing its influence on Nirvana and the bigger themes still resonating today.

On this episode, Dusty Henry dives into 'Surfer Rosa' by The Pixies. It's arguably the most influential "alternative music" album of the 90s — not just for Nirvana, but artists worldwide. Surfer Rosa was Nevermind before Nevermind.

Subscribe to The Cobain 50 wherever you get your podcasts.

Support KEXP podcasts at kexp.org/headphones.

In Our Headphones will be back next week with song recommendations from Lace Cadence, host of The Continent.
But this week, we'd like to share another KEXP podcast: The Cobain 50, which explores the famous list Kurt Cobain left behind in one of his journals naming his Top 50 albums. Hosted by Martin Douglas and Dusty Henry, the series digs into a different album from the list each week, discussing its influence on Nirvana and the bigger themes still resonating today.
On this episode, Dusty Henry dives into 'Surfer Rosa' by The Pixies. It's arguably the most influential "alternative music" album of the 90s — not just for Nirvana, but artists worldwide. Surfer Rosa was Nevermind before Nevermind.
Subscribe to The Cobain 50 wherever you get your podcasts.
Support KEXP podcasts at kexp.org/headphones.

Bonus: Introducing KEXP's The Cobain 50

KEXP Variety Mix DJ Reeves shares a sinister ambient track, some optimistic indie rock, and changes the show name to In Our Chat Pile, in honor of the Oklahoma City-based band. He also shares a sweet story and shout-out to his Dad. Plus, KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley shares a hypnotic track from a long-time KEXP fave band, that she describes as the “middle ground between Radiohead and Young Fathers.“
Lustmord - “Entrails of the God Machine” 
Chat Pile - "I am Dog Now"
Rui Gabriel - “Target”
Drive-By Truckers - “Gravity's Gone” 
Wand - "Mistletoe"

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 Reeves on Saturdays from 2-6 AM 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
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.

KEXP Variety Mix DJ Reeves shares a sinister ambient track, some optimistic indie rock, and changes the show name to In Our Chat Pile, in honor of the Oklahoma City-based band. He also shares a sweet story and shout-out to his Dad. Plus, KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley shares a hypnotic track from a long-time KEXP fave band, that she describes as the “middle ground between Radiohead and Young Fathers.“
<ol>
<li>Lustmord - “Entrails of the God Machine” </li>
<li>Chat Pile - "I am Dog Now"</li>
<li>Rui Gabriel - “Target”</li>
<li>Drive-By Truckers - “Gravity's Gone” </li>
<li>Wand - "Mistletoe"</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 Reeves on Saturdays from 2-6 AM 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 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>.

Reeves: Lustmord, Chat Pile, Rui Gabriel

On this special edition of In Our Headphones, KEXP’s Editorial Team comes together to share their contenders for this year’s “Song of the Summer.” From synth pop and breezy yacht rock to UK garage and the diss track to end them all, each contributor brings their own take on what makes the perfect summer track.

Songs featured:
Buscabulla - “11:11” (Albina Cabrera’s pick)
Mt Fog - “Drifting” (Roddy Nikpour’s pick)
Chris Cohen - “Night or Day” (Janice Headley’s pick)
Empress Of - “Kiss Me (feat. Rina Sawayama)” (Emily Fox’s pick)
J.P. - “Bad Bitty” (Larry Mizell Jr’s pick)
Kendrick Lamar - “Not Like Us" (Dusty Henry and Martin Douglas’ pick)
Bklava - “all around me” (Isabel Khalili’s pick)

Send your own "Song of the Summer" to headphones@kexp.org. 

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.

Explore the work of KEXP’s Editorial Team on https://www.kexp.org/podcasts/ .

Hosted and produced by: Janice Headley and Isabel Khalili
Mixed by: Roddy Nikpour
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

On this special edition of In Our Headphones, KEXP’s Editorial Team comes together to share their contenders for this year’s “Song of the Summer.” From synth pop and breezy yacht rock to UK garage and the diss track to end them all, each contributor brings their own take on what makes the perfect summer track.
Songs featured:
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Buscabulla - “11:11” (Albina Cabrera’s pick)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Mt Fog - “Drifting” (Roddy Nikpour’s pick)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Chris Cohen - “Night or Day” (Janice Headley’s pick)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Empress Of - “Kiss Me (feat. Rina Sawayama)” (Emily Fox’s pick)</li>
<li aria-level="1">J.P. - “Bad Bitty” (Larry Mizell Jr’s pick)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Kendrick Lamar - “Not Like Us" (Dusty Henry and Martin Douglas’ pick)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Bklava - “all around me” (Isabel Khalili’s pick)</li>
</ol>
Send your own "Song of the Summer" to <a href="mailto:headphones@kexp.org">headphones@kexp.org</a>. 
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.
Explore the work of KEXP’s Editorial Team on <a href="https://www.kexp.org/podcasts/">https://www.kexp.org/podcasts/</a> .
Hosted and produced by: Janice Headley and Isabel Khalili Mixed by: Roddy Nikpour 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>

Lace Cadence: Gaba Cannal and Zaba, Drain, Felo Le Tee, Scotts Maphuma, and Thabza Tee

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