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KCRW Music Best of 2025
KCRW’s Best of 2025 is our annual celebration of the music that moved us most this year. From big, boundary-pushing releases to under-the-radar discoveries, these picks reflect what we champion on the air every day: bold sound, strong songwriting, and artists building their own worlds. Explore our favorite albums, songs, and the voices that defined 2025.
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RESIDENT DJ 009: THOMAS DOLBY
British music legend Thomas Dolby touches down at KCRW as our Resident DJ for the month of December 2025. In his first mix, he features music by Prefab Sprout, Björk, and Eddi Reader.
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Oklou: KCRW Live From HQ
French singer and producer Oklou brought celestial synth-pop and softly spiraling melodies to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio.
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5 Songs to Hear This Week: December 2, 2025
This week’s five: Kyle Mooney, Brother Wallace, Nuevo Rios, FAUZIA, and SML.
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Lizzie Weber ‘Maria’ (Feat. Marketa Irglova)
Today's Top Tune: Lizzie Weber 'Maria' (Feat. Marketa Irglova)