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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 EclecticMark Mothersbaugh & Jason Schwartzman on the music from Wes Anderson's Films
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Francesca HardingThai Psych, Experimental Pop, '80s Ethiopian Electronic & more
Music to make you feel.
Jason Bentley's MetropolisThe 4th of July Dance Mix we all needed
Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.
LUXXURYSummer Came My Way/Fred Armisen Guest Mix
LUXXURY plays a mix of post-punk and proto-punk from disco to dub new wave to darkwave and from stoner rock to rocksteady. Fred Armisen takes over the second hour with a guest DJ mix.
Morning Becomes EclecticAnne Litt's Pre-4th of July Friday Music Mix
Anne Litt guests hosts KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes EclecticIcy synthesizers from Ladytron live from KCRW
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Francesca HardingFresh Spins: Adrian Younge, Amy Correa Bell, Matías Aguayo & more
Music to make you feel.
KCRW MusicSwan Songs with Special Guest Ariana Morgenstern on her final day at KCRW
Legendary KCRW producer Ariana Morgensern is our special guest on MBE on the day of her retirement.
Morning Becomes EclecticNew Yard Act, and Masego + Pet Shop Boys Live from KCRW in 2013
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Raul CamposHold On, Beautiful People. Music from Alabama Shakes, Latroit House Ensemble, Aaron Frazer and more
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
Jason Bentley's MetropolisNew Bonobo and MPH + Mochakk's remix of Nina Simone
Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.
SiLVAIt's a Golden Paradise, with new music from Digitialism, Nala, Rosalía and more
A dance-forward mix spanning all genres.
Resident DJRESIDENT DJ 038: Hercules & Love Affair
Just in time for Pride Month, Hercules & Love Affair (aka Andy Butler) is KCRW's Resident DJ for June 2026.
Morning Becomes EclecticDon Was and his Neverending Groove In The Face of Adversity
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
WyldeflowerSonic visions of love from Nina Simone, Sonic Boom & Panda Bear, and more
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
Latest Podcast Episodes
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The Sam Sanders ShowWhat Happened To Authenticity? w/ Ryan O’Connell
The writer breaks down his latest book ‘Inspiration Porn.’
Left, Right & CenterGraham Platner Drops Out In Maine Senate Race
How did Graham Platner’s Senate campaign get so far despite the problems with his past? Plus, Trump embraces the image that he can get what he wants, even if it seems like corruption.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandWhy libraries still matter as LA Central Library turns 100
Plus, writer Susan Orlean on her critically acclaimed, bestselling love letter to libraries, our weekend film reviews, and Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay surprises with 19 Emmy nominations.
Weekend Film ReviewsWeekend Film Reviews: 'Moana,' 'Night Nurse,' 'Evil Dead Burn'
Did the world really need a ‘Moana’ live-action remake?
The TreatmentHow Wes Anderson uses music to bring his films to life
The director on celebrating the music of his films at the Hollywood Bowl.
Question EverythingThe Sting That Exposed How Meta Endangers Kids
The story of a small team of investigators in New Mexico who beat Mark Zuckerberg in the first winning case over child safety.
Good FoodPunjabi Migration, One Dish at a Time
Plus: How citrus greening disease (aka HLB) is ravaging trees in the US.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandWhy immigration arrests are surging again
Plus, how 19th century immigration backlash led to the antisemitic trope of the Jewish arsonist, a documentary on the dangers of the Pacific Coast Highway, and Evan Kleiman’s chicken parmesan recs.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandAI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood. Marketing gag, or existential threat?
Plus, a real actor named John Early stars as a woman in Maddie’s Secret. And the family that ran Cafe Gratitude has moved out of California, turned their back on veganism, and is embracing MAHA.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandWhite House mounts fierce push to reverse soccer star’s red card
Plus, President Trump pressures the House to pass a voting bill, the administration withholds federal aid to LA’s homeless housing organizations, and KCRW DJ John Tejada’s song of the summer.- The Treatment
The Treat: Wes Anderson
The director celebrates a “scary” and stunning piece of architecture. 
The BusinessAlexandria Stapleton on chronicling the rise and reckoning of Sean Combs
An encore presentation of Kim Masters interview with Alexandria Stapleton, the filmmaker behind the Netflix docuseries, Sean Combs: The Reckoning. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni discuss Comcast’s surprise decision to break up the company.
Left, Right & CenterNo, The Supreme Court Didn’t Make Trump Unilaterally More Powerful
Some say the Supreme Court gave the president unprecedented levels of power this term, but it’s way more complex than that. We look at how the justices redefined the powers of the presidency.
The TreatmentHow Martin Scorsese Stays Curious
Filmmaker Rebecca Miller unpacks the larger than life director in her Apple TV+ documentary ‘Mr. Scorsese.’
The Sam Sanders ShowThe Ultimate ‘90s Nostalgia Party (Live Show!)
Breaking down the decade’s best moments, music and mishaps.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandFireworks are illegal in LA. Why are they still everywhere?
Plus, Venezuela's natural disaster is exacerbated by a human one, our weekend film reviews including the latest Minions movie, and the U.S. survives and advances in the World Cup.
Weekend Film ReviewsWeekend Film Reviews: ‘Minions and Monsters,’ ‘Enola Holmes 3’
The Minions return to wreak havoc on 1920s Hollywood.
Local News Stories
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NewsMusic stardom at L.A. Phil leads to true harmony on Skid Row
In his memoir, acclaimed violinist Vijay Gupta chronicles his journey from child prodigy to finding his musical voice.
NewsHalf a million sterile mosquitoes might save the SGV
San Gabriel Valley’s Mosquito and Vector Control is releasing thousands of sterile mosquitoes every week this summer to stave off an invasive species.
NewsIs this L.A.'s most dangerous weekend trip?
The farthest of the Channel Islands is a biodiversity paradise. You just have to brave rough seas and shark-infested waters to get there.
NewsOfficials crack down on "living room" style beach tents
Some beach towns want to stop people from setting up elaborate beach canopies.
NewsLight and Space: A Curator’s Love Letter to L.A.
"California Light and Space (The 21st Century Version)" at David Zwirner Gallery allows you to tour LA without the angst of driving.
NewsInglewood's battle between big money, local government
Inglewood and the development company behind SoFi Stadium have enjoyed a mutually-beneficial relationship until recently. Now there are lawsuits.
NewsAs nation celebrates 250 years, LA feels pride & anxiety
Angelenos tell KCRW how they feel about America as they get ready to celebrate the sesquicentennial.
TransportationOpen date for LAX 'People mover’ keeps rolling forward
The opening of LAX’s SkyLink is delayed yet again. UCLA’s Jacob Wasserman explains why the finish line keeps moving.
NewsWhere will he go? Lebron James leaving Lakers
The NBA superstar is entering his 24th NBA season.
NewsThe referendum on tech is here, says LAUSD’s Nick Melvoin
LAUSD board member Nick Melvoin authored a proposal to limit screentime in the classroom. It takes effect in August.
NewsJudge orders Huntington Beach to use ranked-choice voting
The city is set to overhaul its voting system for city council elections.
NewsWorld's 1st LGBTQ mariachi band is out and about in L.A.
Mariachi Arcolris de Los Angeles plays for joy and resistance this Pride Month.
Immigration‘Impossible choices’ migrants now face after TPS ruling
Temporary protected status (TPS) allows over 1 million migrants to live and work here legally. Now Haitians and Syrians face deportation; others may follow.
NewsHow many potential industrial disasters are hiding in LA?
After toxic meltdowns in Boyle Heights and Garden Grove, the LA region reckons with its industrial past and present.
NewsHope is a strong drug for recent film school grads
KCRW spoke to the next generation of filmmakers about balancing the anxiety of rent with the stubborn hope that their big moment is around the corner.- News
Are you punk? Celebrating 50 years of rebels and outsiders
Los Angeles played a role in the evolution of punk music. The Skirball Center's exhibit takes you back. 
NewsHow Black queer Californians paved the way for Pride
A new exhibit explores their untold stories.
NewsNew book details radical self-love among Black gay men
Sociologist Terrell J. Winder’s book is based on dozens of interviews with Black, gay men seeking community across Southern California.
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.
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.
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KCRW's Things To Do
What to do with your free time in LA.
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5 Songs to Hear This Week
Must-hear tracks, curated by KCRW’s music team.
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Local Newsletter
From Santa Barbara to Orange County, Los Angeles to Riverside — and points between — get the best local stories to your inbox every week.
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Music Insider
New tracks, free music downloads, and live performances, curated by legendary KCRW DJ Anne Litt.
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Art Insider
Let KCRW's art expert Carolina A. Miranda share where and how art and design are transforming LA's cultural landscape.
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The Good Food Newsletter
Weekly food recommendations and story roundups from the Good Food podcast. Written by Evan Kleiman.
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Entertainment Newsletter
A look into who and what’s shaping the entertainment we consume.
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Sam Sanders Newsletter
Find out what pop culture Sam can’t stop thinking about, plus behind-the-scenes tidbits that didn’t make the show.
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Design & Architecture Newsletter
Frances Anderton's dispatches on the world of design and architecture, and a roundup of related events.
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KCRW Insider
The best of KCRW – new music, new podcasts, events, and more.
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Top 30 Albums Of The Week
A list of the top 30 albums in KCRW’s on-air rotation.
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Second Opinion
Dr. Michael Wilkes offers an alternative perspective on medical ideas.
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KCRW Presents
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Katie Alice Greer
Scribble, Los Angeles, CA
KCRW PresentsPost-punk / New WaveShoegaze / Dreampop
Mike Watt + The Missing Men, Street Eaters, El Como
Permanent Records' Roadhouse, Los Angeles, CA
KCRW PresentsConcert CalendarIndie / Alt
KCRW Festival at the Bowl: Music from the Films of Wes Anderson w/host Luxxury
Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
KCRW PresentsConcert CalendarHollywood Bowl
"Third Thursdays" with Miles Lennox Quartet with Nic Gelin, Nolan Nwachukwu & Josh Green
Sam First, Los Angeles, CA
Jazz / FreeformConcert CalendarKCRW Presents
Inara George & Van Dyke Parks
Blue Note Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Jazz / FreeformKCRW PresentsConcert Calendar
Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band
Blue Note Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Jazz / FreeformKCRW PresentsConcert Calendar
KCRW Festival at the Bowl: Bob Moses and Cannons: Afterglow Tour w/host Novena Carmel
Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
KCRW PresentsConcert CalendarHollywood BowlBrian Blade & The Fellowship Band
Blue Note Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Jazz / FreeformKCRW PresentsConcert Calendar
Colleen Green
Zebulon, Los Angeles, CA
Indie / AltKCRW PresentsConcert Calendar
