KEXP DJ Gita Bird on the Exciting Sounds of LEENALCHI

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with one of KEXP’s newest DJs, Gita Bird, to talk about the music that’s moving them right now. This time, Gita shares a song from Korean pop group LEENALCHI. Gita talks about coming across the band through KEXP, seeing them live, and why the band is thrilling audie…

KEXP DJ Gita Bird on Nat Meek’s Mesmerizing Demos

Host Evie Stokes sits down with one of KEXP’s newest DJs, Gita Bird, to talk about the music that’s moving them right now. Gita talks about growing up with KEXP, absorbing their mom’s music taste, and why they’re loving the latest batch of demos from Seattle artist Nat Meek, including Gita’s select…

KEXP’s Dusty Henry on Kagid and Manila’s Incredible Music Scene

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with KEXP’s Associate Director of Editorial Dusty Henry to talk about the music that’s moving him. This time, Dusty shares some of his experiences exploring the Manila indie rock scene and his love of the many projects fronted by Diego Mapa, including his latest pro…

KEXP’s Dusty Henry on Jo Passed’s Tribute to Their Very Zen Cat

Host Evie Stokes sits down with KEXP’s Associate Director of Editorial Dusty Henry to talk about the music that’s moving him. This time, Dusty brings in “Ico,” a song from Canadian group Jo Passed written in tribute to songwriter Jo Hirabayashi’s cat of the same name. Evie and Dusty talk about the …

KEXP Facilities Manager Barry Vail on Nappy Nina and Having a “Good Ass Day”

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with KEXP’s Facilities Manager Barry Vail to dig into the music that’s moving him. This time, he brings in a good vibes anthem with “Good Ass Day” by Nappy Nina and attempts to break an In Our Headphones record for the most swears in a single song. Produced by Dust…

KEXP’s Facilities Manager Barry Vail on Keeping It Clean and Pigeon’s Massive NRG

Host Evie Stokes sits down with KEXP’s Facilities Manager Barry Vail to dig into the music that’s moving him. Barry opens up about his time with the station—going back all the way to the KCMU days—sobriety, and his insatiable love of music. To kick things off this week, he shares the explosive soun…

Melanie C on DJing and the Brilliance of Violet Skies

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Melanie C—yes, Sporty Spice herself—backstage at the Portola Music Festival in San Francisco to hear about the music that’s moving her. This time, she gushes about Violet Skies, what it’s like to watch her work in person, and the majestic nature of her solo wor…

Melanie C Spices Up Our Life With a Song From Melé

Host Evie Stokes sits down with Melanie C – yes, Sporty Spice herself – backstage at the Portola Music Festival in San Francisco to hear about the music that’s moving her. The two talk about Melanie’s newfound love for DJing, marriage, and why she loves ​​Melé’s  song “Ay Si.” Produced by Dusty He…

KEXP’s Dirk Whitebreast on School Fair, the Māori Music Scene, and His Love of Death Metal

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with KEXP DJ Dirk Whitebreast, one of the hosts of KEXP’s Indigenous music show Sounds of Survivance. This time, Dirk brings in a new track from School Fair and dives deep into the Māori music scene. The two also dig into Dirk’s biggest love: death metal. Produced …

KEXP’s Dirk Whitebreast on Indigenous Peoples Day and the Music of Amisut and Hun Lynch

Host Evie Stokes sits down with KEXP DJ Dirk Whitebreast, one of the new hosts of KEXP’s Indigenous music show Sounds of Survivance. The two talk about Dirk’s background in music, his work with Daybreak Star Radio, and KEXP’s Indigenous Peoples Day programming. As a special treat, Dirk also brings …