Today's Top Tune

TODAY'S
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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.

Cyril Pahinui: Kawaihae Jul 29, 2014

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Deadmau5: Pets Deadmau5 aka Joel Zimmerman is one of EDM’s biggest stars and he recently released an ambitious double CD.

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Cyril Pahinui: Kawaihae

4 MIN Jul 29, 2014

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Gary Bartz and Ron Carter: Cello Suite No. 1 Jazz legends Gary Bartz and Ron Carter re-imagine Bach's masterpiece "Cello Suite No. 1" with a sublime arrangement for bass and saxophone as Today's Top Tune.

3 MIN, 21 SEC Jul 28, 2014

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Deadmau5: Pets Deadmau5 aka Joel Zimmerman is one of EDM’s biggest stars and he recently released an ambitious double CD.

7 MIN, 31 SEC Jul 25, 2014

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Owl John: Red Hand Scott Hutchinson and Andy Monaghan, from the band Frightened Rabbit, team up with Simon Lidell for another animal-based side project: Owl John.

3 MIN, 28 SEC Jul 24, 2014

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Bill Withers & Studio Rio: Lovely Day (Studio Rio Version) In 1977, Bill Withers released the song "Lovely Day". It’s a classic and Today's Top Tune is the Studio Rio remix of the track.

3 MIN, 58 SEC Jul 23, 2014

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Porter Robinson: Lionhearted At 21, North Carolina native Porter Robinson has already amassed millions of followers on Soundcloud and counts KCRW Music Director Jason Bentley among his fans.

4 MIN, 26 SEC Jul 22, 2014

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How To Dress Well: Repeat Pleasure The third full length release from Tom Krell aka How To Dress Well continues his reputation as a beguiling R&B singer with an ear for a pop hook.

3 MIN, 28 SEC Jul 21, 2014

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Brownout: Planet Caravan Austin-based Latin funk band Brownout put a new spin on the music of Black Sabbath with their new EP. Today's Top Tune is a mind-expanding version of "Planet Caravan."

7 MIN, 10 SEC Jul 18, 2014

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Delta Spirit: From Now On Delta Spirit relocated from the West Coast to Brooklyn and spent a year writing a record in a studio that had been flooded by Hurricane Sandy. The result is one of their strongest efforts yet.

3 MIN, 9 SEC Jul 17, 2014

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Fink: Hard Believer (Live on KCRW) Fink performed exclusive stripped down versions of select tracks off their new album Hard Believer as a trio. It was a magical session and we wanted to share a song from it.

5 MIN, 20 SEC Jul 16, 2014

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Peter Matthew Bauer: Scientology Airplane Conversations Peter Matthew Bauer is a founding member of beloved indie rockers The Walkmen and steps out on his own as a solo artist with his debut.

3 MIN, 24 SEC Jul 15, 2014

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Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: Almost Cut My Hair In the summer of 1974, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young performed 31 concerts in 24 cities to packed outdoor stadiums and transfixed crowds. They’re finally releasing a long rumored and highly anticipated box set of 40 live songs.

7 MIN, 7 SEC Jul 14, 2014

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Caloncho: Palmar Singer-songwriter Caloncho is inspired by his native Mexican folk music and the beach where he spends much of his time. You can hear that on Today's Top Tune, the luscious track "Palmar".

3 MIN, 12 SEC Jul 11, 2014

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Bang Data: Bang Data Incorporating bilingual lyrics and a heavy beat, Bay Area MC Deuce Eclipse and producer Juan Manuel Caipo throw ska, samba, cumbia and hip hop into the mix on Today's Top Tune "Bang Data".

3 MIN Jul 10, 2014

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Juana Molina: Ferocisimo On Argentina's Independence Day we check in with Juana Molina, the Buenos Aires-based artist who fuses folk with electronic loops, as you can hear on Today's Top Tune "Ferocisimo".

3 MIN, 24 SEC Jul 09, 2014

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AJ Davila feat. Alex Anwandter: Lo Que No Sera Puerto Rico's AJ Davila makes his solo debut with infectious energy and the help of his friend Chilean artist Alex Anwandter on Today's Top Tune, "Lo Que No Sera" (“What Shall Not Be”).

3 MIN, 19 SEC Jul 08, 2014

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