The Shivas - Gloria - from the 2019 album Dark Thoughts on Tender Loving Empire.

The Shivas - Gloria - from the 2019 album Dark Thoughts on Tender Loving Empire.

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

The Shivas - Gloria

On our inaugural episode of In Our Headphones, host Janice Headley chats with Cheryl Waters about three new songs that are playing in her headphones lately, plus one song that stands the test of time for her. They also talk about how Cheryl got her start as a DJ and some stand-out memories from hosting Live on KEXP in-studio sessions.

Plus, as always, we hear about one standout single recently added to KEXP’s rotation, straight from Music Director Chris Sanley.

Songs featured:
Brimheim - “Fell Through the Ice”
English Teacher - “R&B”
Lair - “Tatalu”
Heart - “Crazy On You”
Rilo Kiley - "The Execution Of All Things"
Hana Vu - “Hammer”

Listen to The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters every weekday at 10-1 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
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.

On our inaugural episode of In Our Headphones, host Janice Headley chats with Cheryl Waters about three new songs that are playing in her headphones lately, plus one song that stands the test of time for her. They also talk about how Cheryl got her start as a DJ and some stand-out memories from hosting Live on KEXP in-studio sessions.
Plus, as always, we hear about one standout single recently added to KEXP’s rotation, straight from Music Director Chris Sanley.
Songs featured:
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Brimheim - “Fell Through the Ice”</li>
<li aria-level="1">English Teacher - “R&amp;B”</li>
<li aria-level="1">Lair - “Tatalu”</li>
<li aria-level="1">Heart - “Crazy On You”</li>
<li aria-level="1">Rilo Kiley - "The Execution Of All Things"</li>
<li aria-level="1">Hana Vu - “Hammer”</li>
</ol>
Listen to The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters every weekday at 10-1 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 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 headphones@kexp.org.

Cheryl Waters: Brimheim, English Teacher, Lair

Introducing KEXP’s newest music discovery podcast. 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. Our first episode launches Monday April 15 with the legendary Cheryl Waters.

Hosts: Janice Headley and Isabel Khalili
Trailer mixed by: Roddy Nikpour
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.

Introducing KEXP’s newest music discovery podcast. 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. Our first episode launches Monday April 15 with the legendary Cheryl Waters.
Hosts: Janice Headley and Isabel Khalili Trailer mixed by: Roddy Nikpour 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 headphones@kexp.org.

Welcome to "In Our Headphones"

Before introducing you to 2024's most downloaded Song of the Day, Janice Headley and Isabel Khalili share an exciting update about what's to come on this feed on Monday, April 15.

Song of the Day has brought listeners full song downloads every weekday for nearly 20 years – that's close to 5,000 songs! We appreciate you being along for the ride, and we hope you'll stick with us as we evolve the series to bring you more of what KEXP does best: music discovery with a human touch. 

Next week, this feed will become "In Our Headphones." Like Song of the Day, you'll still be getting 5 new songs each week, but now you'll hear about them straight from KEXP DJs. Stay tuned for our first episode featuring Cheryl Waters.

Feedback, questions, suggestions? Email us at headphones@kexp.org.

Before introducing you to 2024's most downloaded Song of the Day, Janice Headley and Isabel Khalili share an exciting update about what's to come on this feed on Monday, April 15.
Song of the Day has brought listeners full song downloads every weekday for nearly 20 years – that's close to 5,000 songs! We appreciate you being along for the ride, and we hope you'll stick with us as we evolve the series to bring you more of what KEXP does best: music discovery with a human touch. 
Next week, this feed will become "In Our Headphones." Like Song of the Day, you'll still be getting 5 new songs each week, but now you'll hear about them straight from KEXP DJs. Stay tuned for our first episode featuring Cheryl Waters.
Feedback, questions, suggestions? Email us at headphones@kexp.org.

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