In Our Headphones

Carl Newman of The New Pornographers on Michael Beach and Melbourne Psych

September 15, 2026·9 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Photo by Jamie Wdziekonski  Host Evie Stokes sits down with Carl Newman of The New Pornographers to talk about the music that’s moving him. The two chat about life on the road and having Michael Beach’s music recommended to him by a collaborator. Newman shares Beach’s connections to the Melbourne psych music scene and why his song “Poison Dart” grabbed him so much. The song comes from Beach’s latest album, Big Black Plume, out now via Goner 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 headphones@kexp.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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