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Critics review the latest film releases: “Heretic,” “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” “Christmas Eve in Miller's Point,” and “Small Things Like These.”

Critics review the latest film releases: “Heretic,” “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” “Christmas Eve in Miller's Point,” and “Small Things Like These.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

How Jerrod Carmichael’s ‘performance art’ keeps Pamela Adlon present

Actress and writer Pamela Adlon praises comic Jerrod Carmichael for his rejection of traditional stand-up comedy structures.

Film photography develops into a serious interest in LA

Hobbyists and nostalgia chasers are coming back to film photography. Meet the local small business owners keeping up with demand.

KCRW Partner Screening: 'Porcelain War'

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KCRW and Picturehouse invite you to a special advance screening of Porcelain War followed by a Q&A with co-directors Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev moderated by KCRW's Madeleine…

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: November 12, 2024

Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

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José Galván

An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

Nov. 11 2 hr

FREAKS ONLY

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

Nov. 11 1 hr, 59 min

Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

Nov. 11 2 hr, 50 min

LeRoy Downs

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

Nov. 10 2 hr

Jason Kramer

Carefully curated music from around the world.

Nov. 10 2 hr

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This Week on KCRW

French neo-psych outfit La Femme have the unique distinction of being one of the few bands to present an entirely live show, i.e.

Today’s Top Tune: La Femme – ‘Amazing’

French neo-psych outfit La Femme have the unique distinction of being one of the few bands to present an entirely live show, i.e.

from Today's Top Tune

An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

José Galván's playlist, November 11, 2024

An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

from José Galván

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Nov 11, 2024

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

from FREAKS ONLY

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a special legislative session to “Trump-proof” California.

Newsom promises to “Trump-proof” California. How would that work?

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a special legislative session to “Trump-proof” California.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Rachel Kushner's latest novel, short-listed for the Booker Prize, explores the relationship between an American spy and the suspected leader of a leftist commune in France.

Rachel Kushner talks “Creation Lake,” up for the Booker Prize

Rachel Kushner's latest novel, short-listed for the Booker Prize, explores the relationship between an American spy and the suspected leader of a leftist commune in France.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Soccer violence in Amsterdam exposes rising anti-Semitism and challenges the city’s Jewish history while reflecting Europe’s changing stance on Israel.

Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv: Clash of identities and cultures

Soccer violence in Amsterdam exposes rising anti-Semitism and challenges the city’s Jewish history while reflecting Europe’s changing stance on Israel.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Lijadu Sisters helped define the Afrobeat sound of 1970s Nigeria at a time when the scene was largely dominated by men.

Nigerian siblings help define Afrobeat sound of the ‘70s

The Lijadu Sisters helped define the Afrobeat sound of 1970s Nigeria at a time when the scene was largely dominated by men.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: November 11, 2024

Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Alt-rocking, Melbourne-based dream pop quartet Arbes (a play on trees in French), recently released their debut album Counterways.

Today’s Top Tune: Arbes – ‘Full Sight’

Alt-rocking, Melbourne-based dream pop quartet Arbes (a play on trees in French), recently released their debut album Counterways.

from Today's Top Tune

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.

Eclectic 24

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.

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.

Eclectic 24

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.

"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

LeRoy Downs' playlist, November 10, 2024

"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

from LeRoy Downs

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

Jason Kramer's playlist, November 10, 2024

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

from Jason Kramer

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

Jeremy Sole's playlist, November 10, 2024

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

from Jeremy Sole

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

Raul Campos' playlist, November 10, 2024

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

from Raul Campos

New releases in all genres.

Chris Douridas' playlist, November 10, 2024

New releases in all genres.

from Chris Douridas

Author Ryan Holiday explores the Stoic virtues of doing good, emphasizing that acting with integrity and making the right choices are always within our control.

Ryan Holiday: A Stoics guide to doing the right thing

Author Ryan Holiday explores the Stoic virtues of doing good, emphasizing that acting with integrity and making the right choices are always within our control.

from Life Examined

The next four years won’t be easy, but we need to be vigilant.

A new healthcare landscape

The next four years won’t be easy, but we need to be vigilant.

from Second Opinion

Fanatic! So grateful to be able to bring you this music. I think with tonight’s show, we’ve struck the perfect balance and have made a great mixtape.

KCRW Broadcast 814

Fanatic! So grateful to be able to bring you this music. I think with tonight’s show, we’ve struck the perfect balance and have made a great mixtape.

from Henry Rollins