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Today's Top Tune

Today's Top Tune

Today's Top Tune

A weekday download of standout songs, including advance releases, exclusive live tracks recorded at KCRW, remixes, and an introduction to new artists on our radar.

CousteauX: Memory Is a Weapon Sep 19, 2017

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CousteauX: Memory Is a Weapon

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CousteauX: Memory Is a Weapon After a ten year hiatus, singer Liam McKahey and songwriter/musician Davey Ray Moor of the London-based Cousteau re-form as CousteauX.

Listen to full episode Sep 19, 2017

Ibeyi: Away Away

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Ibeyi: Away Away Electronic-soul sisters Ibeyi integrate elements of their French-Cuban heritage and Yoruba culture into their music.

Listen to full episode Sep 18, 2017

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CousteauX: Memory Is a Weapon

Today's Top Tune

CousteauX: Memory Is a Weapon After a ten year hiatus, singer Liam McKahey and songwriter/musician Davey Ray Moor of the London-based Cousteau re-form as CousteauX.

3 MIN, 54 SEC Sep 19, 2017

Ibeyi: Away Away

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Ibeyi: Away Away Electronic-soul sisters Ibeyi integrate elements of their French-Cuban heritage and Yoruba culture into their music.

3 MIN Sep 18, 2017

Carla Thomas: B-A-B-Y

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Carla Thomas: B-A-B-Y Crowned the Queen of Memphis Soul, Carla Thomas came to fame via Stax Records in the 60s. One of her big hits, B-A-B-Y, climbed the charts in 1966.

2 MIN, 56 SEC Sep 15, 2017

Otis Redding: Mr. Pitiful

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Otis Redding: Mr. Pitiful Mr. Pitiful, penned by Otis Redding and Steve Cropper guitarist of the Stax Records house band, was written in response to a radio deejay who thought Otis Redding sounded pitiful when recording ballads.

2 MIN, 43 SEC Sep 14, 2017

William Bell: I Forgot to Be Your Lover

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William Bell: I Forgot to Be Your Lover An architect of the Stax sound, William Bell penned many classics, including You Don't Miss Your Water and Born under a Bad Sign.

2 MIN, 20 SEC Sep 13, 2017

The Staple Singers: I'll Take You There

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The Staple Singers: I'll Take You There Originally recorded by the Gospel family band The Staple Singers back in 1972, I'll Take You There became a hit as Mavis Staples invited listeners to a call-and-response chorus and was later inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

3 MIN, 17 SEC Sep 12, 2017

Isaac Hayes: Theme from Shaft

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Isaac Hayes: Theme from Shaft In 1971 Isaac Hayes wrote and recorded a song that would change his life.

3 MIN, 17 SEC Sep 11, 2017

Benjamin Gibbard: The Concept

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Benjamin Gibbard: The Concept Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard recreates Teenage Fanclub's 1991 album Bandwagonesque in its entirety. Gibbard says, "Bandwagonesque is my favorite record from my favorite band of all time. It came along at a pivotal time in my musical life and I've loved it for 25 years."

8 MIN, 5 SEC Sep 08, 2017

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Luna: GTX3

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Luna: GTX3 This week beloved indie darlings Luna return with two simultaneous releases: an LP of covers, featuring work by a slew of great artists, AND an instrumental EP of Luna originals.

Sep 20, 2017

Matt Pond PA: Still Summer

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Matt Pond PA: Still Summer One of the hardest things to do every year is say goodbye to the lazy days of summer. On the last day of the season we turn to Matt Pond PA which has released a dozen albums, and has decided that this will be its last full length LP.

Sep 21, 2017

Karl Blau: Slow Children

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Karl Blau: Slow Children A couple of years ago, Karl Blau put out a lush album filled with Country-Soul-tinged covers. For his new recording, Blau sets out with original material spotlighting his multi-instrumental prowess and his gift for touching hearts.

Sep 22, 2017

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