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Fasten your rocket seat belts - you will be going on a cosmic sonic adventure...From house and electro to world rhythms and beyond, Valida’s mixes are seamless as she takes her…

Fasten your rocket seat belts - you will be going on a cosmic sonic adventure...From house and electro to world rhythms and beyond, Valida’s mixes are seamless as she takes her listeners on a sonic journey around the world and beyond...

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Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist May 28, 2023

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

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Nassir Nassirzadeh

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

May. 28 3 hr

Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins hosts a mix of all kinds, from all over and all time.

May. 27 2 hr

Metropolis

The hypnotic pulse of current & classic dance music, including exclusive guest mixes.

May. 27 1 hr, 53 min

Dan Wilcox

Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.

May. 27 1 hr, 56 min

Raul Campos

Soulful grooves and fresh remixes from Latin rhythms to indie rock.

May. 27 2 hr, 50 min

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KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

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House, disco, trip hop, oldies and all of the deep cuts in between.

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

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