DJ Michele Myers shares her song-based approach to DJ’ing and her philosophy for choosing positive messaging in music, like the infectious dance-friendly tracks she spotlights in this episode.

Plus, KEXP Associate Music Director Alex Ruder shares a beautiful tribute from a young South-East London-based artist to his late sister.
Justice - “Mannequin Love”
Ana Tijoux - “Ninx”
St. Vincent - “Broken Man”
ODESZA - "Across the Room (feat. Leon Bridges)”
Jim Legxacy - “nothings changed (!)”

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 Michele Myers live every Tuesday from 10pm to 1am 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.

DJ Michele Myers shares her song-based approach to DJ’ing and her philosophy for choosing positive messaging in music, like the infectious dance-friendly tracks she spotlights in this episode.
Plus, KEXP Associate Music Director Alex Ruder shares a beautiful tribute from a young South-East London-based artist to his late sister.
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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 Michele Myers live every Tuesday from 10pm to 1am 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>.

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

Michele Myers: Justice, Ana Tijoux, St. Vincent

Evie Stokes joins us to talk about what she has in store for listeners as KEXP’s new Drive Time host (Tuesdays through Fridays), then shares three standout tracks she’s had in her headphones lately. Ranging from art-pop to psychedelic jazz and soul, every recommendation deals with some heavy themes while being completely danceable.

Plus, Music Director Chris Sanley shares an emotional track from the artist she calls one of the greatest songwriters of our time.

Songs featured:
Remi Wolf - "Cinderella"
Crumb - "Genie"
MRCY - "Flowers In Mourning"
Björk - "Army of Me"
Cassandra Jenkins - "Omakase” 

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 Evie Stokes Tuesdays through Fridays from 4-7pm 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.

Evie Stokes joins us to talk about what she has in store for listeners as KEXP’s new Drive Time host (Tuesdays through Fridays), then shares three standout tracks she’s had in her headphones lately. Ranging from art-pop to psychedelic jazz and soul, every recommendation deals with some heavy themes while being completely danceable.
Plus, Music Director Chris Sanley shares an emotional track from the artist she calls one of the greatest songwriters of our time.
Songs featured:
<ol>
<li>Remi Wolf - "Cinderella"</li>
<li>Crumb - "Genie"</li>
<li>MRCY - "Flowers In Mourning"</li>
<li>Björk - "Army of Me"</li>
<li>Cassandra Jenkins - "Omakase” </li>
</ol>
Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sh4e3BK7fjr9qtI8GNSY5?si=53afc0b820744434" data-outlook-id="5969c8f6-ba45-4fa9-acb7-b4e89ddb9da0">In Our Headphones 2024</a>" playlist on Spotify or the “<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bZLwyPT01b-QQ6lhw5T0BnVUYQbSUvm&amp;feature=shared" data-outlook-id="d14e1eae-b388-4071-a6fa-226065457532">What's In Our Headphones</a>” playlist on YouTube.
Listen to Evie Stokes Tuesdays through Fridays from 4-7pm 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" data-outlook-id="e76de9b4-bc85-43f1-ad7f-2aa1b0d81c43">好吗 (Hao Ma)</a>” by Chinese American Bear
Support the podcast: <a href="http://kexp.org/headphones" data-outlook-id="32ae00af-6e6c-4cba-be4a-b10a325f7717">kexp.org/headphones </a>Contact us at <a href="mailto:headphones@kexp.org" data-outlook-id="9ccbacc6-ee51-42e8-92ed-6babb1ec57b3">headphones@kexp.org</a>.

Evie Stokes: Remi Wolf, Crumb, MRCY

The great Kevin Cole talks about his “remix, not retirement,” as he steps down from Drive Time at the end of this week and transitions to a weekly show, starting in August. Plus, he shares songs from a Civil Rights legend, a pop music “it girl,” and an unclassifiable band from the Czech Republic.

Then, KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley shares a chaotic, yet melodic track from an Austin art-punk band.
Mavis Staples - “Worthy”
Charli XCX - “360"
Manon meurt - “Marrow”
Television - “Marquee Moon”
Font - “It”

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.

Starting in late August, you can listen to Kevin Cole in his new slot every Sunday 3-6pm PT, or anytime on the two-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.

The great Kevin Cole talks about his “remix, not retirement,” as he steps down from Drive Time at the end of this week and transitions to a weekly show, starting in August. Plus, he shares songs from a Civil Rights legend, a pop music “it girl,” and an unclassifiable band from the Czech Republic.
Then, KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley shares a chaotic, yet melodic track from an Austin art-punk band.
<ol>
<li>Mavis Staples - “Worthy”</li>
<li>Charli XCX - “360"</li>
<li>Manon meurt - “Marrow”</li>
<li>Television - “Marquee Moon”</li>
<li>Font - “It”</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.
Starting in late August, you can listen to Kevin Cole in his new slot every Sunday 3-6pm PT, or anytime on the two-week archive, at <a href="http://kexp.org/">KEXP.org</a> 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>.

Kevin Cole: Mavis Staples, Charli XCX, Manon meurt

Tory J, co-host of KEXP’s global Indigenous music show “Sounds of Survivance” talks with Isabel about how sound and music inform Indigenous life, dispelling myths about Indigenous peoples through his show, and his deep love of Rez Metal. He shares three new songs touching on shoegaze, metal, jazz, plus one foundational track.

Then, Music Director Chris Sanley shares why she’s dancing and weeping to the new single posthumously released from hyper-pop icon SOPHIE.

Songs featured:
Deerlady - "Seeing Two"
Under Exile - "Throne of Ashes"
Tharun Sankar - "In Between"
David Maxim Micic - "Smile"
SOPHIE - "Reason Why (feat. Kim Petras & BC Kingdom)"

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 Sounds of Survivance with Tory J and Kevin Sur every Monday from 3-5am 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.

Tory J, co-host of KEXP’s global Indigenous music show “Sounds of Survivance” talks with Isabel about how sound and music inform Indigenous life, dispelling myths about Indigenous peoples through his show, and his deep love of Rez Metal. He shares three new songs touching on shoegaze, metal, jazz, plus one foundational track.
Then, Music Director Chris Sanley shares why she’s dancing and weeping to the new single posthumously released from hyper-pop icon SOPHIE.
Songs featured:
<ol>
<li>Deerlady - "Seeing Two"</li>
<li>Under Exile - "Throne of Ashes"</li>
<li>Tharun Sankar - "In Between"</li>
<li>David Maxim Micic - "Smile"</li>
<li>SOPHIE - "Reason Why (feat. Kim Petras &amp; BC Kingdom)"</li>
</ol>
Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sh4e3BK7fjr9qtI8GNSY5?si=53afc0b820744434" data-outlook-id="cc4fe780-c3ee-465a-88d5-b677f6156475">In Our Headphones 2024</a>" playlist on Spotify or the “<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bZLwyPT01b-QQ6lhw5T0BnVUYQbSUvm&amp;feature=shared" data-outlook-id="c995c9e6-1215-4960-8b34-2390babe1130">What's In Our Headphones</a>” playlist on YouTube.
Listen to Sounds of Survivance with Tory J and Kevin Sur every Monday from 3-5am 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" data-outlook-id="28d11c3a-b4f2-43d3-b6b3-4cab38dfc2c0">好吗 (Hao Ma)</a>” by Chinese American Bear
Support the podcast: <a href="http://kexp.org/headphones" data-outlook-id="120d0c3b-fccc-461f-b415-72a9eb4a93a8">kexp.org/headphones </a>Contact us at <a href="mailto:headphones@kexp.org" data-outlook-id="ba52eb6b-2607-46af-a7b8-0109ca3249ef">headphones@kexp.org</a>.

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