KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley on upcoming 2026 releases

Host Evie Stokes talks to KEXP DJ Reeves about his love of metal music and Speedclaw’s new song “Allnighter,” from their 2025 debut studio album Stardust via Dying Victims Productions. Produced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty Henry 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 to KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley about upcoming 2026 releases including Robyn, Lucha Luna and Ratboys.  Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy Associate Director of Editorial: Dusty Henry 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 [email protected] the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks to KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley about Hemi Hemingway’s new song  "Oh, My Albertine" from the upcoming album Wings of Desire, out on Feb. 20 via PNKSLM Recordings. Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy Associate Director of Editorial: Dusty Henry 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 [email protected] the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks to Seattle rapper Travis Thompson about learning how to rap with Lazā and one of her biggest songs — "Open until 2."Produced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty HenryListen 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 to Seattle rapper Travis Thompson about his buddy Oblé and their new song together “Roll Call,” off the album Line Leaders on UnderCurrent. Produced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty HenryListen 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 to KEXP DJ Troy Nelson about Afro psychedelic rock band Orchestra GOLD and their new, self-released song “Dakan.” Produced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty Henry 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: Ginger FiersteinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks to KEXP DJ Troy Nelson about autoharps, and one his new favorite tracks – “Mingle” – by Georgia Knight, out now on her debut album Beanpole, on Poison City Records. Produced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty HenryListen 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 by Laura May GroganSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Holidays! We're taking a brief break and will be back on Jan. 6th, 2026. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evie Stokes talks with Music Director Chris Sanley and KEXP DJ Larry Mizell, Jr. about some of the best music of the year, including Nourished By Time and Bad Bunny! Produced by Lilly Ana FowlerMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyAssociate Director of Editorial: Dusty HenryListen 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.

Our Best of the Year episode is coming your way…  Hosted by Evie Stokes Produced by Lilly Ana Fowler Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy Associate Director of Editorial: Dusty Henry 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 [email protected] the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.