About this episode
For this episode, we welcome one of KEXP's newest DJs, Gabriel Lopez. Gabriel is the co-host of the weekly show Vinelands, which launched in August as part of KEXP's new Bay Area broadcast (92.7 FM), and spotlights music from the surrounding scenes. He talks about what's been exciting him about music from the Bay Area, then shares a dreamy and joyful ambient track from Oakland in the 90s that was recently rediscovered. He also recommends a track that bring West Asian folk into the club, talks about what makes the "Oakland techno" sound, and shares some enveloping shoegaze from an emerging group. Then, Music Director Chris Sanley brings us a song about seeking home to ease us into fall. Songs featured: Peter Barclay - “Love It In The Sun" Lara Sarkissian - “Ages Pass, No Tidings Come” Darlynn - “Like A Summer" figure eight - “altar” Merce Lemon - "Crow” 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. Listen to Gabriel Lopez on Vinelands every other Saturday from 6-9pm PT on 92.7 in the Bay Area, or check out the Vinelands show archive at kexp.org/shows/vinelands/ 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 during KEXP's Fall Drive and get some new merch: kexp.org/headphones Contact us at headphones@kexp.org. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.