KEXP DJ and Sounds of Survivance co-host Kevin Sur gives a history lesson on the Native Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders who influenced the genres of jazz, blues and rock.

photo by Carlos Cruz

KEXP DJ and Sounds of Survivance co-host Kevin Sur gives a history lesson on the Native Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders who influenced the genres of jazz, blues and rock.
photo by Carlos Cruz

On A Deeper Listen, host Emily Fox and other storytellers from KEXP talk with artists about the stories behind their songs and the experiences that inform their work. Through each conversation, we uncover the humanity behind the music, allowing us to hear it in a whole new way.

On A Deeper Listen, host Emily Fox and other storytellers from KEXP talk with artists about the stories behind their songs and the experiences that inform their work. Through each conversation, we uncover the humanity behind the music, allowing us to hear it in a whole new way.

A Deeper Listen

The Indigenous Influence in Jazz, Blues and Rock

Emily Fox and KEXP DJs Larry Mizell Jr. and Evie Stokes share their personal favorite albums of the year and break down KEXP’s top played albums of 2025. KEXP’s top played albums were:  
Tunde Adebimpe - Thee Black Boltz
 Wet Leg- moisturizer 
Deep Sea Diver- Billboard Heart
Say She She- Cut & Rewind
Turnstile - NEVER ENOUGH

Emily Fox and KEXP DJs Larry Mizell Jr. and Evie Stokes share their personal favorite albums of the year and break down KEXP&rsquo;s top played albums of 2025. KEXP&rsquo;s top played albums were: &nbsp;
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<li>Tunde Adebimpe - Thee Black Boltz</li>
<li>&nbsp;Wet Leg- moisturizer&nbsp;</li>
<li>Deep Sea Diver- Billboard Heart</li>
<li>Say She She- Cut &amp; Rewind</li>
<li>Turnstile - NEVER ENOUGH</li>
</ol>

KEXP’s Top Played Albums of 2025

Gina Birch is a founding member of the legendary UK punk band, the Raincoats. Martin Douglas spoke with Birch about the themes behind the songs on her solo album, Trouble, her career, longtime connection to the Pacific Northwest, and more.

photo by Dean Chalkey

Gina Birch is a founding member of the legendary UK punk band, the Raincoats. Martin Douglas spoke with Birch about the themes behind the songs on her solo album,&nbsp;Trouble, her career, longtime connection to the Pacific Northwest, and more.
photo by Dean Chalkey

The Raincoats’ Gina Birch on Career and Solo Album, Trouble

The Australian group Cut Copy released their first album in five years in September — it’s called Moments. KEXP’s Roddy Nikpour spoke with frontman Dan Whitford about Cut Copy’s ongoing journey to blend synthesizers with indie guitars — all in the spirit of creating something danceable.

photo by Carlos Cruz

The Australian group Cut Copy released their first album in five years in September &mdash; it&rsquo;s called&nbsp;Moments. KEXP&rsquo;s Roddy Nikpour spoke with frontman Dan Whitford about Cut Copy&rsquo;s ongoing journey to blend synthesizers with indie guitars &mdash; all in the spirit of creating something danceable.
photo by Carlos Cruz

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