DJ Larry Mizell Jr. fills in for Evie Stokes this week to sit down with Seattle band Black Whales. The group recently put out their first album in 11 years, A Guide To Photographing The Sun. Singer Alex Robert details coming back from a serious health episode and finding solace in music. They also share a song from Luke Temple and gush about his songwriting prowess. Temple’s “Echo Park Donut” comes from his 2026 album, Hungry Animal, out now Western Vinyl.

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: Glenn Lovrich

DJ Larry Mizell Jr. fills in for Evie Stokes this week to sit down with Seattle band Black Whales. The group recently put out their first album in 11 years, A Guide To Photographing The Sun. Singer Alex Robert details coming back from a serious health episode and finding solace in music. They also share a song from Luke Temple and gush about his songwriting prowess. Temple&rsquo;s &ldquo;Echo Park Donut&rdquo; comes from his 2026 album, Hungry Animal, out now Western Vinyl. 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">headphones@kexp.org</a>.
Photo credit: Glenn Lovrich

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.

Seattle Band Black Whales on Overcoming Health Struggles and Luke Temple’s Songwriting Genius

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 sounds of Pigeon and their song “NRG.”

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 sits down with KEXP&rsquo;s Facilities Manager Barry Vail to dig into the music that&rsquo;s moving him. Barry opens up about his time with the station&mdash;going back all the way to the KCMU days&mdash;sobriety, and his insatiable love of music. To kick things off this week, he shares the explosive sounds of Pigeon and their song &ldquo;NRG.&rdquo;
Produced by Dusty Henry Mastered by William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy
Listen to the full songs on KEXP&rsquo;s <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2rv9ZZY3SfbkvugQkC1QY2" data-outlook-id="45532644-908f-4369-b018-2fdb2c35b56c">&ldquo;In Our Headphones&rdquo;</a>&nbsp;playlist on Spotify or the <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bZLwyPT01b-QQ6lhw5T0BnVUYQbSUvm&amp;feature=shared" data-outlook-id="fcd66fca-b61c-48ce-8aa6-6966597a35a2">&ldquo;What&rsquo;s In Our Headphones&rdquo;</a>&nbsp;playlist on YouTube.
Support the podcast: <a href="http://kexp.org/headphones" data-outlook-id="970f6d0e-445b-4de4-a0ed-77a2c7d8d64c">kexp.org/headphones</a> Contact us at <a href="mailto:headphones@kexp.org" data-outlook-id="bf68a0db-3e31-4402-b09c-624d846a742a">headphones@kexp.org</a>.

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

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 work. Melanie also reveals how she finds music and her favorite parts of getting into DJing.

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 sits down again with Melanie C&mdash;yes, Sporty Spice herself&mdash;backstage at the Portola Music Festival in San Francisco to hear about the music that&rsquo;s moving her. This time, she gushes about Violet Skies, what it&rsquo;s like to watch her work in person, and the majestic nature of her solo work. Melanie also reveals how she finds music and her favorite parts of getting into DJing. Produced by Dusty Henry Mastered by William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy Listen to the full songs on KEXP&rsquo;s <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2rv9ZZY3SfbkvugQkC1QY2">&ldquo;In Our Headphones&rdquo;</a> playlist on Spotify or the <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bZLwyPT01b-QQ6lhw5T0BnVUYQbSUvm&amp;feature=shared">&ldquo;What&rsquo;s In Our Headphones&rdquo;</a> 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>.

Melanie C on DJing and the Brilliance of Violet Skies

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 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 sits down with Melanie C &ndash; yes, Sporty Spice herself &ndash; backstage at the Portola Music Festival in San Francisco to hear about the music that&rsquo;s moving her. The two talk about Melanie&rsquo;s newfound love for DJing, marriage, and why she loves ​​Mel&eacute;&rsquo;s&nbsp; song &ldquo;Ay Si.&rdquo; Produced by Dusty Henry Mastered by William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy Listen to the full songs on KEXP&rsquo;s<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2rv9ZZY3SfbkvugQkC1QY2"> &ldquo;In Our Headphones&rdquo;</a> playlist on Spotify or the<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bZLwyPT01b-QQ6lhw5T0BnVUYQbSUvm&amp;feature=shared"> &ldquo;What&rsquo;s In Our Headphones&rdquo;</a> 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>.

Seattle Band Black Whales on Overcoming Health Struggles and Luke Temple’s Songwriting Genius

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