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A free weekday download of standout songs, including advance releases, exclusive live tracks recorded at KCRW, remixes, and an introduction to new artists on our radar.
Morning Becomes EclecticThe theme song of Sparklmami's childhood Telenovela
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
LeRoy DownsA deep dive binge into the inner perceptions of tone
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.
WyldeflowerAstral Traveling through the eras: Remixes, classics, new treasures
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
J.RoccA special summertime mix and a song about toast
A weekly guided journey through what’s next, what’s overlooked, and what’s timeless.
Chris Douridas'70s vibes into a midsummer party mix
Genre-defying sounds, from fresh cuts to timeless gems.
John TejadaZanzibar Memories, Mindstreams, and Future Sounds
John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future.
Jason Bentley's MetropolisGuest Mix from Cut Snake
Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.
LUXXURYHard To Be Human Again
LUXXURY plays a mix of post-punk and proto-punk from disco to dub new wave to darkwave and from stoner rock to rocksteady.
Tyler "Boogie" BoudreauxPainted memories of the John Waters-hosted Mosswood Meltdown
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.
WyldeflowerFunky Electric Love, new and classic sounds for the Summer Haze
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
Morning Becomes EclecticTraveling the world of sound with KCRW's newest DJ Tana Yonas
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Latest Podcast Episodes
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The Sam Sanders ShowAre We All Nostalgic For Better Times?
Author Jessica M. Goldstein on society’s obsession with nostalgia.
The TreatmentRichard Pryor’s daughter grapples with the complexities of a notorious word
Author Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor examines her relationship to the N-word and to her late father in a new book.
Left, Right & CenterAffordability Rules the Midterms. Trump Calls It 'Made Up'
Most voters this November say they care about one thing – fixing America’s affordability crisis. Which party has the most convincing pitch and will get your vote?
Press Play with Madeleine BrandRemembering LA icon Betye Saar, and how she saw race in America
Plus, Sam Altman and other AI leaders unite to ask the government for more regulation, our weekend movie reviews include the latest Spider-Man, and Evan Kleiman goes to Cambria to find some good eats.
Weekend Film ReviewsWeekend Film Reviews: 'I Want Your Sex,' 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'
HR gets whipped in I Want Your Sex, a Gregg Araki comedy in which an artist starts an inappropriate relationship with her new employee.
Question EverythingIs A Billionaire Bromance Capturing Our Media?
Inside the special relationship between Donald Trump and billionaire Larry Ellison that has quickly reshaped American media.
Good FoodSuccessful Japanese home cooking begins with the pantry
Plus, refreshing Japanese dishes perfect for warm nights.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandDan Tana’s daughters reflect on their dad’s singular restaurant
Plus, Saudi Arabia is now involved in the Iran war, the administration allegedly shares confidential information with Iran to deport asylum seekers, and Venice homeowners hire a company made up of former gang members to clear encampments.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandEurope is on fire. A coming heat wave could make it even worse
Plus, how President Trump’s Canada tariffs hurt California winemakers, people are drinking less and that’s hurting restaurants, and if the news has you filled with rage, try writing a manifesto.
The Sam Sanders ShowWhat Is Sam’s Guiding Philosophy? (From Well Said)
Sam shares lessons learned from his career.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandHomelessness is up in LA. What it means for the mayor’s race
Plus, there’ll be a trial between states and Paramount over the merger that could reshape Hollywood, President Trump’s new tariffs face legal challenges, and DJ J.Rocc shares his favorite summer songs.
The TreatmentThe Treat: Jordan Peele
The award winning writer-director reveals the inspiration behind ‘Nope’.
The TreatmentActress Mariska Hargitay gets personal in ‘My Mom Jayne’
The Emmy-winning actress shifts focus to direct ‘My Mom Jayne.’
Good FoodThe Building Blocks of Lao Food: Mortar, Pestle, Jaew
Plus: Plums are perfect for a seasonal negroni.
The Sam Sanders ShowHarvey Guillén Is Not An Overnight Success
The actor shares his journey from collecting cans to performing on Broadway.
The BusinessHunting for the next hit YouTube IP
Kim Masters talks to Kori Adelson, whose company produced Backrooms, and Roy Lee, producer of Weapons, about the hunt for the next hit YouTube IP. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni discuss a judge pausing the Warnermount merger, and Peacock’s newfound profitability.
Left, Right & CenterThe Midterm Impact Of Progressives, Election Deniers & Iran
Progressives are battling establishment Dems in primaries. Party leaders on both sides think many will lose to Republicans in the fall, but should they be so sure?
Press Play with Madeleine BrandNo phonies here: Why ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ still resonates
Plus, the White House cancelled $2 billion in research grants at UC. They used key words like “diverse” or “gender” to make that decision. Our weekend film reviews, and how to stay safe amid the lettuce crisis.
Weekend Film ReviewsWeekend Film Reviews: 'American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez,' 'Motor City'
A new documentary tells the story of legendary ‘La Bamba’ director Luis Valdez.
Local News Stories
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NewsWhere do we put all this extra sunlight?
Battery-storage facilities are a big part of California's plans for more renewable energy. But there's conflicting ideas about where they should go.
NewsL.A.'s whole identity is dry heat, so why the humidity?
Officials have issued multiple extreme heat warnings throughout Southern California.
News‘A perfect storm’ pushed up L.A.’s unhoused population
Despite an 8% jump in street homelessness in LA this year, one of the region’s largest service providers says the issue is not “unsolveable.”
NewsAre Flock cameras spying on you? O.C. residents think so
Neighbors spoke out against Flock cameras at a Costa Mesa City Council meeting.
NewsHomelessness is up and it’s not looking good for Mayor Bass
What does an increase in street homelessness mean for LA Mayor Karen Bass’s reelection campaign and her opponent, city councilmember Nithya Raman?
NewsMove over volleyball! Soccer players kick up beach sand.
Some players find beach soccer more entertaining and accessible than the game played on grass.
NewsBook lovers rejoice! L.A. hosts an indie book crawl
Thirteen independent bookstores are participating.
News'It looked like a pond' - WeHo restaurant after pipe burst
The popular Dialog Cafe had extensive flood damage.
NewsL.A. Metro board may get 'transit rider' member
But no one's suggesting every member of the public transit board should regularly use the system themselves.
NewsThe Cinerama Dome is reopening... for real this time
Sony Pictures is set to bring back the iconic theater back following a six-year closure.
NewsNot just trauma. ICE raids hurt the SoCal economy too.
A new UCLA report examines the long-term effect of immigration raids on local small businsses.
NewsDavid Hockney’s L.A. home was both artwork and muse
The painter of LA dreamscapes built a 3-D version of one in the Hollywood Hills.
NewsEnvironmental safety concerns erupt after cancer cluster
The federal government wants to investigate rare child cancer cases that could be linked to environmental chemicals in Orange County.
NewsAn ailing father's gift to his daughter
Ten years after Ed Begley Jr.'s Parkinson's diagnosis, his daughter asked him to perform with her on stage. He said yes. The play is this weekend.
NewsPuente Hills Mall faces a deeply ironic fate
The mall made famous by "Back to the Future" is on its last legs. It's set to become the thing that destroyed it.
NewsA ‘super’ El Niño could wreak havoc on CA marine ecosystem
Ocean temperatures have been rising for years. Now, the naturally-occurring weather pattern known as El Niño could make the Pacific Ocean even hotter.
NewsRestaurant critics explain how they stay healthy
When eating is your job, how do you know you’ve had enough?
NewsNext El Niño could be one of the strongest on record
It's not just hype, climate scientists warn.
CaliforniaCalifornia offers its own EV rebates
Eligible Californians can receive up to $3,500 when buying a new electric vehicle under the state program.
NewsForget the store. Foragers find food in nature.
Local foragers scavenge for food right in LA's back yards, parks and wild spaces.
Summer Nights
Check out the Summer Nights 2026 Lineup
Live From KCRW
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Resident DJ
KCRW’s Resident DJ is a sonic laboratory where artists are invited to reinvent, reimagine, and lean into their most eclectic, creative impulses. Resident DJ airs every Thursday night/Friday morning from midnight to 1 a.m. PT, and can be streamed anytime on the KCRW app. Arlo Parks will be our Resident DJ for July 2026.
J.Rocc
A weekly guided journey through what’s next, what’s overlooked, and what’s timeless.
Olive Kimoto
Olive Kimoto is a Los Angeles-based radio host, DJ and musician. Her sets move between somatic rhythms and lush, leftfield soundscapes. Beyond KCRW, she performs her solo project under the same name and sings in the trip-hop band Locust. She also hosts Liquid Mirror on NTS Radio.LUXXURY
LUXXURY plays a mix of post-punk and proto-punk from disco to dub new wave to darkwave and from stoner rock to rocksteady.John Tejada
John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future.
Peanut Butter Wolf
Peanut Butter Wolf digs through his crates of over 50,000 records, as well as digital crates of tons of unreleased music, to favor the underdog.
Morning Becomes Eclectic
Novena Carmel hosts KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.Today's Top Tune
A free weekday download of standout songs, including advance releases, exclusive live tracks recorded at KCRW, remixes, and an introduction to new artists on our radar.Henry Rollins
A mix of all kinds, from all over and all time.
Jason Bentley's Metropolis
Capturing the hypnotic pulse of modern city life.
Anne Litt
New rhythms. Sonic memory lanes. Everything else in between.
Chris Douridas
Genre-defying sounds, from fresh cuts to timeless gems.Raul Campos
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
SiLVA
A dance-forward mix spanning all genres.
Tyler "Boogie" Boudreaux
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.
LeRoy Downs
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.
Francesca Harding
Music to make you feel.
Wyldeflower
A globe-trotting journey through new and classic rhythms.
Tana Yonas
Every month, Tana Yonas explores captivating music from across the globe. From ultra-niche discoveries to influential movements ripe for rediscovery, sharing the stories, cultures, and histories that bring the world's sounds to life.
KCRW Original Shows & Podcasts
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Left, Right & Center
Different takes. Same table.
Good Food
We’ll feed your belly and your curiosity.
The Sam Sanders Show
Big questions & hot takes on pop culture.
Question Everything
A weekly investigation into how the truth gets buried, distorted, and denied -- and the ways people are fighting to make it matter again. New episodes every Thursday.
The Business
Inside Hollywood with all the deals, drama, and decision-makers.
The Treatment
The most interesting and influential figures in entertainment.
Today's Top Tune
A free weekday download of standout songs, including advance releases, exclusive live tracks recorded at KCRW, remixes, and an introduction to new artists on our radar.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.
KCRW Reports
Original reporting and interviews bring you the stories of LA.
Lost Notes
This season on Lost Notes: Groupies. Women of the Sunset Strip from the Pill to Punk.
Weekend Film Reviews
The best film reviewers in the business give you recommendations on what to see and what to skip each week.
Life Examined
KCRW's Life Examined is a one-hour weekly show exploring science, philosophy, faith — and finding meaning in the modern world. The show is hosted by Jonathan Bastian. Please tune in Sundays at 9 a.m., or find it as a podcast.
KCRW Presents
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Jean-Luc Eldenwood, Sarah Grace White
Zebulon, Los Angeles, CA
MusicIndie / AltKCRW Presents
KCRW Festival at the Bowl: St. Vincent with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra w/host Anne Litt
Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
KCRW PresentsConcert CalendarHollywood Bowl
Jenny O., Dolly Creamer
Zebulon, Los Angeles, CA
MusicKCRW PresentsIndie / Alt
School Night: Mothé, Julia Cooper, RYL0
The Airliner, Los Angeles, CA
KCRW PresentsConcert CalendarIndie / Alt
Flore Laurentienne
The Pico Union Project, Los Angeles, CA
KCRW PresentsConcert CalendarAmbient / New Age
GREG MENDEZ
Sid The Cat Auditorium, South Pasadena, CA
Indie / AltConcert CalendarKCRW Presents
BOYO ft. Fime, Cody's Program
Gold Diggers, Los Angeles, CA
KCRW PresentsConcert CalendarIndie / Alt
Porcelain, Guck
Zebulon, Los Angeles, CA
Indie / AltPunk / HardcoreKCRW Presents
Drunk Horse, Lost Goat, Fingernail
Permanent Records' Roadhouse, Los Angeles, CA
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Janelane, American Culture, Smere
Permanent Records' Roadhouse, Los Angeles, CA
KCRW PresentsConcert CalendarIndie / Alt
