In Our Headphones

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.

In Our Headphones is a music podcast hosted by KEXP, with 1,000 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

KEXP hosts In Our Headphones, a music show with 1,000 episodes published.

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  Episode #80

  Travis Holcombe on Ezechiel Pailhes and Curating 24 Hours of Music

  Oct 6, 202614 minS3

  Host Evie Stokes sits down with Travis Holcombe, the former KCRW DJ behind his own independent radio station, Freaks Only . The duo bond over their shared history in Los Angeles, the genesis of Freaks Only, and what it’s like for Holcombe to curate 24 hours’ worth of music by himself. Holcombe also shares a new song from Paris-based artist Ezechiel Pailhes, the track’s Brazilian influences, and the thrill of finding new music. “Pas tant d'chichi ponpon” comes from Ezechiel Pailhes’s latest album, SOL , out now via Circus Company. 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 . Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #79

  John Richards on Boy Deluxe and Running with Dark Wave Music

  Oct 1, 202614 minS3

  Host Evie Stokes sits down again with DJ John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP and The Runcast. This time, they dig deeper into The Runcast and one of John’s recent mixes focusing on dark wave and industrial music. The two bond over their love of the genres and why they’re so good for running. John shares one of his favorite recent dark wave tracks, “Energy is Power” by Boy Deluxe. Subscribe and listen to The Runcast with John Richards. 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 Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #78

  John Richards on The Runcast and the Motivating Power of Michelle David and the True-Tones

  Sep 29, 202616 minS3

  Host Evie Stokes sits down with DJ John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP and The Runcast. Evie and John dig into the genesis of The Runcast, why running means so much to John and his listeners, and what to expect from the series. They also discuss John’s on-the-nose song pick, “Running” by Michelle David and the True-Tones. “Running” comes from the album  Soul Woman , out now via Record Kicks. Subscribe and listen to The Runcast with John Richards. 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 . Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #77

  Perfume Genius on the Genius of L’Rain

  Sep 25, 202612 minS3

  In this special bonus episode, host Evie Stokes sits down with Perfume Genius to talk about a song that he’s obsessed with right now. The two gush over their love of L’Rain, her fearless arrangements, and her sludgy cycle class she used to promote her new album. “soulless cycle” comes from L’Rain’s latest album, fata morgana , out now via Mexican Summer. Perfume Genius plays Seattle at Town Hall on Sept. 28, 2026. Produced by Dusty Henry Mastered by William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy Photo by Mackai Sharp 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 .  Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #76

  Bandsplain's Yasi Salek on the Insane Sounds of ear

  Sep 24, 20268 minS3

  Host Evie Stokes sits down again with Yasi Salek, the host of the podcast Bandsplain. The two dig into Salek’s love of IDM and experimental music and the mystery surrounding her latest favorite discovery, the band ear. “They’re really collage artists…it gives me a mystical feeling when I listen to it,” Salek says, describing the group’s music. “Ne Plus Ultra” comes from the band’s latest self-released album, Rumspringa . 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 . Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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