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Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.

Feb. 12 2 hr

FREAKS ONLY

Future beats and a mind-melting mix of fuzz, bass, and funk. Served fresh every weeknight.

Feb. 12 1 hr, 59 min

Morning Becomes Eclectic

KCRW's signature daily music show. New releases, live performances, and interviews.

Feb. 12 2 hr, 49 min

LeRoy Downs

A varied sonic experience to jazz, blending music, style, and culture.

Feb. 09 1 hr, 59 min

Jason Kramer

Carefully curated music from around the world.

Feb. 09 1 hr, 59 min

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This Week on KCRW

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: February 13, 2025

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

Brooklyn-based Alsarah & the Nubatones were formed out of many conversations around modern migration and the cultural exchanges between Sudan and Egypt (plus a common love of the…

Today’s Top Tune: Alsarah & the Nubatones – ‘Bye Bye’

Brooklyn-based Alsarah & the Nubatones were formed out of many conversations around modern migration and the cultural exchanges between Sudan and Egypt (plus a common love of the…

from Today's Top Tune

NBA superstar Luke Dončić made his debut as an LA Laker this week after a bombshell trade from the Dallas Mavericks. Could he lead the team to the playoffs?

Superstar Luka Dončić’s debut launches new era for LA Lakers

NBA superstar Luke Dončić made his debut as an LA Laker this week after a bombshell trade from the Dallas Mavericks. Could he lead the team to the playoffs?

from KCRW Features

Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, February 12, 2025

Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.

from Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Feb 12, 2025

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

from FREAKS ONLY

Investigators are looking into whether one of SoCal Edison’s idle power lines may have become re-energized and caused the Eaton Fire. The utility already faces over 40 lawsuits.

What’s the fate of SoCal Edison if it’s found liable for causing Eaton Fire?

Investigators are looking into whether one of SoCal Edison’s idle power lines may have become re-energized and caused the Eaton Fire. The utility already faces over 40 lawsuits.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Old press releases from ICE raids dating back to 2008 are topping search results, inflating the perceived number of ongoing enforcement operations.

Google results overstate the number of current ICE raids

Old press releases from ICE raids dating back to 2008 are topping search results, inflating the perceived number of ongoing enforcement operations.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

“Death By Numbers,” now nominated for an Oscar, follows Sam Fuentes as she recovers from the Parkland school shooting and prepares to confront the gunman during his sentencing.

Ripple effect of trauma is continuous: ‘Death By Numbers’ writer

“Death By Numbers,” now nominated for an Oscar, follows Sam Fuentes as she recovers from the Parkland school shooting and prepares to confront the gunman during his sentencing.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Liminal spaces, low-key house odes to "After Hours" spots, punk-rock-destruction-choreo, and more.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Joy Orbison, Joy Crookes, Lambrini Girls

Liminal spaces, low-key house odes to "After Hours" spots, punk-rock-destruction-choreo, and more.

from Music News

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: February 12, 2025

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

This week, Kenneth Miller , writer and author of Mapping the Dark; The Visionary Scientists Who Unlocked The Mysteries of Sleep, offers a practical approach for insomniacs.

Midweek Reset: Sleep

This week, Kenneth Miller , writer and author of Mapping the Dark; The Visionary Scientists Who Unlocked The Mysteries of Sleep, offers a practical approach for insomniacs.

from Life Examined

One night, Canadian artist Leif Vollebekk dreamt that Jeff Buckley taught him a song in a Manhattan rehearsal space.

Today’s Top Tune: Leif Vollebekk – ‘Rock and Roll’ (Radio Edit)

One night, Canadian artist Leif Vollebekk dreamt that Jeff Buckley taught him a song in a Manhattan rehearsal space.

from Today's Top Tune

Music to make you feel.

Francesca Harding's playlist, February 11, 2025

Music to make you feel.

from Francesca Harding

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Feb 11, 2025

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

from FREAKS ONLY

Doechii’s “Alligator Bites Never Heal” has (understandably) been owning our airwaves ever since it grabbed that Grammy for Best Rap Album.

KCRW’s Top 30: Doechii, Darkside, Kendrick Lamar

Doechii’s “Alligator Bites Never Heal” has (understandably) been owning our airwaves ever since it grabbed that Grammy for Best Rap Album.

Shrinking budgets, withering newsrooms, and President Trump’s assault on the free press have made covering his second administration tougher than ever.

‘Facts are getting across, but I’m not sure the truth is’: Covering Trump 2.0

Shrinking budgets, withering newsrooms, and President Trump’s assault on the free press have made covering his second administration tougher than ever.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Heavy rains could bring flash flooding and debris flows, especially in burn scar areas. Officials advise staying off the roads Thursday during the peak of the storm.

Biggest storm of the season coming to LA

Heavy rains could bring flash flooding and debris flows, especially in burn scar areas. Officials advise staying off the roads Thursday during the peak of the storm.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

“Instruments of a Beating Heart” follows a group of first graders in Japan who form an orchestra to play Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy,” as part of a welcoming ceremony for the incoming…

‘Instruments of a Beating Heart’: Education system is key to Japan’s culture

“Instruments of a Beating Heart” follows a group of first graders in Japan who form an orchestra to play Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy,” as part of a welcoming ceremony for the incoming…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand