Troy Nelson: Freak Slug, Cults, Casino Hearts

In Our Headphones

This week, we welcome Troy Nelson, Variety Mix DJ and host of the KEXP podcast, Live on KEXP.

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This week, we welcome Troy Nelson, Variety Mix DJ and host of the KEXP podcast, Live on KEXP. Not only does Troy share some recent faves with a ‘90s vibe, but stories of casino concerts, a childhood best friend turned Grammy-nominated producer, and discovering a post-punk gem behind a “one-hit wonder.”

Our Music Director Chris Sanley closes things out with a magical, mystical track from two Annas that’s sure to transport you.

Songs featured:

  1. Freak Slug - "Spells"
  2. Cults - “Crybaby"
  3. Casino Hearts - "In & Out of Time"
  4. Modern English - “Gathering Dust"
  5. Anna B. Savage - "Agnes (feat. Anna Mieke)"

Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones 2024" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube, or listen below.

Listen to Troy Nelson every Saturday from 3-6 PM Pacific Time, or on-demand anytime at KEXP.org or the KEXP App. 

Hosted and produced by: Janice Headley and Isabel Khalili
Mixed by: Emily Fox
Mastered by: William Myers
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.

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