Seattle’s Sea Lemon on the Brilliance of Arlo Parks

Host Evie Stokes talks with KEXP video producer Carlos Cruz to get more stories from the video team’s time in Rennes, France at Trans Musicales. This time they’re talking about the now famous session with Quebec-based micro-tonal masked math rock group Angine de Poitrine. Carlos talks about editing the band’s session, the experience seeing it live, and what the video crew gets excited when recording bands. He also shares the live version of the band’s song “Sherpa.”  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/headphonesContact us at [email protected] the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks with KEXP video producer Carlos Cruz to get the inside scoop of what it’s like to work with our Live on KEXP sessions. Carlos reflects on KEXP’s recent trip to film sessions in Rennes, France for the Trans Musicales Festival. He shares a song from one of his favorite performances this last year, “Premières lueurs” by the French band Photons.  Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction 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/headphonesContact us at [email protected]. Photo Credit: Carlos CruzSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks again with Dr. West, one of the rotating hosts on KEXP’s punk show Sonic Reducer. Evie gets the good doctor talk about his newfound appreciation for pop music and digs into the efficiency of punk music. The two talk about Citric Dummies’ blazing “I Dropped Out of Punk” and the band’s tongue-in-cheek nods to Turnstile. “I Dropped Out of Punk” comes from the band’s 2025 album Split with Turnstile, out now via Feel It Records.  Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction 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/headphonesContact us at [email protected] the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks with Dr. West, one of the rotating hosts on KEXP’s punk show Sonic Reducer. The two discuss the origins of Sonic Reducer, the greatness of punk labels, and talk about one of Dr. West’s favorite new punk bands, HARAM. “Until the Last Breath – ل آخر نفس” comes from HARAM’s 2025 album ليش الجنة بيتبلش في الجهنم؟ Why Does Paradise Begin in Hell, out now via Toxic State Records.  Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction 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/headphonesContact us at [email protected] the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks with Natalie Lew of Seattle dream-pop group Sea Lemon. The two talk about Lew’s experience opening for Death Cab for Cutie and lessons she took from touring. She also testifies her love for Arlo Parks and her “sad house” sound. “2SIDED” is from Arlo Parks’ latest album, Ambiguous Desire, out now via Transgressive Records.Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyListen 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/headphonesContact us at [email protected]. Photo Credit: Joshua GordonSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks with Natalie Lew of Seattle dream-pop group Sea Lemon. The two get into the best fish and chips in Seattle, Enya, and reading. Lew also shares the song “On Repeat” from Mini Trees, an artist Lew cites as inspiring her to pursue music. “On Repeat” is from Mini Trees from the 2025 album Slow It Down, out now.Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyListen 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/headphonesContact us at [email protected] credit: Seannie BryanSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks with Seattle band Linda From Work and dig into the Seattle local scene. They talk about their mutual love for Ulises Mariscal, the artist behind Bloqueador Solar, what makes this scene special, and more. Bloqueador Solar’s single “Coming Back Home” is out now. Produced and Mastered by: William MyersProduction 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/headphonesContact us at [email protected] the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks with Seattle band Linda From Work about their current obsession, the Dutch band Yin Yin. Evie and the band also dig into the origins of their name, recording studio practices, and “climbing the corporate ladder.” Yin Yin’s “Elma” comes from their 2026 album Yatta!, out now on Glitterbeat Records. Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction 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/headphonesContact us at [email protected] the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a special episode of In Our Headphones, host Evie Stokes talks with Ed O’Brien of Radiohead about one of the songs that inspired him while working on his upcoming new solo album, Blue Morpho, out May 22 via Transgressive Records. The two talk about Samoa Pinderhughes’ track “Grief,” his pandemic routines, and how the song guided him through a difficult time. The song comes from the album GRIEF, out now via Stretch Music/Ropeadope. Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction 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/headphonesContact us at [email protected] the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a special episode of In Our Headphones, host Evie Stokes talks with Ed O’Brien of Radiohead about his upcoming solo album Blue Morpho. The two chat about mental health, finding healing in nature, and the joy O’Brien felt reuniting with his Radiohead brothers during their recent concerts. O’Brien also shares the title track and first single from Blue Morpho, out May 22 via Transgressive Records. Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyListen 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/headphonesContact us at [email protected] the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.