KEXP Video Producer Carlos Cruz on Photons’ Blistering House Music

KEXP Video Producer Carlos Cruz on Photons’ Blistering House Music

From In Our Headphones by KEXP

April 21, 2026 · 14 min · Season 3 · Episode 31

About this episode

Evie Stokes interviews KEXP video producer Carlos Cruz about his experiences filming live music sessions and highlights a performance by the band Photons.

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 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 . Photo Credit: Carlos Cruz Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Evie Stokes

Guest: Carlos Cruz

Topics covered

  • house music
  • KEXP sessions
  • music production
  • live performances
  • French music
  • music commentary

Keywords

  • KEXP
  • Carlos Cruz
  • house music
  • live sessions
  • Trans Musicales Festival
  • music production
  • French band
  • Evie Stokes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KEXP, Dusty Henry, William Myers, Serafima Healy

Books & works: Premières lueurs

Places: Rennes

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