In The Groove: Mitski, Waxahatchee, Bonobo and bold rhythms from KAYTRANADA

Taking a deep dive into a mix of intimate reflections and bold rhythms today, from Mitski and Waxahatchee to Bonobo, KAYTRANADA, and Cut Copy. Expect dreamy indie textures, soulful collaborations and bursts of post-punk energy—from Tamar Aphek’s haunting sounds to TV on the Radio’s electrifying anthems. A perfect soundtrack for quiet mornings, wandering afternoons and late-night reveries. 

Check the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above. 

In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper playlist for January 16, 2026 

• “Where’s My Phone?” – Mitski 

• “Silver” – Waxahatchee 

• “Diving Woman” – Japanese Breakfast 

• “Cherry Sunshine” – Somesurprises 

• “La torre (feat. Devendra Banhart)” – Gabriel Rios 

• “El diablo (En vivo)” – Gabriel Rios 

• “Ropa Vieja” – Family Time 

• “Star Blanket River Child” – Brightblack Morning Light 

• “Three More Days” – Ray LaMontagne 

• “1968” – Bill Frisell 

• “Traffic Lights (feat. Thome Yorke)” – Flea 

• “Green Juice” – anaiis 

• “Clouds” – Maria Chiara Argirò 

• “Caged Birds (feat. LANELL GRANT)” – Tobe Nwigwe 

• “Shadows (feat. Jordan Rakei)” – Bonobo 

• “Always The Same (feat. St. Vincent)” – Cate Le Bon 

• “Lazarus” – David Bowie 

• “Look Around” – Danielle Ponder & Karate Boogaloo 

• “GOOD LUCK” – KAYTRANADA 

• “Another Baby!” – Dijon 

• “White Science” – John FM 

• “Mercury” – Automatic 

• “Belong To You” – Cut Copy & Kate Bollinger 

• “אף על פי” – Tamar Aphek 

• “Hush” – Puma Blue 

• “This Is Who I Am (From “The Day of the Jackal”)” – Celeste 

• “Get Me Back in the Game” – LL Burns 

• “L.E.S. Artistes” – Santigold 

• “This Heat” – Deeper 

• “The Bog Body” – Viagra Boys 

• “Guess I’m Fallin In Love” – Spoon 

• “Rice” – Young Fathers 

• “Banquet” – Bloc Party 

• “Wolf Like Me” – TV on the Radio 

Listen to In the Groove with host Ryan Patrick Hooper weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET or stream on-demand at wdet.org.