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Milkmaid serenity and improvised chaos combine for fearless, euphoric thrills unlike anything else out there. No wonder they’re LCD Soundsystem’s go-to opener.

Milkmaid serenity and improvised chaos combine for fearless, euphoric thrills unlike anything else out there. No wonder they’re LCD Soundsystem’s go-to opener.

from Best of 2024

Will Trump’s DOJ antitrust pick shake up Hollywood?

President-elect Donald Trump makes a sweeping promise to crack down on big tech monopolies: How might this affect some of Hollywood’s most powerful CEOs?

AI ‘bias meter’ at LA Times: What do former staff think?

LA Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong plans to install a "bias meter" next to every news article and op-ed. This comes after quashing the endorsement of Kamala Harris.

KCRW Partner Screening: 'A Complete Unknown'

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KCRW and Searchlight Pictures invite you to a special advance screening of A Complete Unknown.

Epilepsy, family, talking the tough stuff: New Hollywood musical

Emmy winner Ben Decter’s new musical shows the impact of his daughter’s epilepsy on their family, and the importance of communication.

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Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

Dec. 09 46 min

LeRoy Downs

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

Dec. 08 1 hr, 59 min

Jason Kramer

Carefully curated music from around the world.

Dec. 08 2 hr

SiLVA

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

Dec. 08 1 hr, 55 min

Raul Campos

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

Dec. 08 2 hr, 49 min

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After a couple grueling years touring around the country for their debut album Shadowglow, powerhouse indie rock band flipturn will soon release their sophomore album Burnout Days…

Today’s Top Tune: flipturn – ‘Rodeo Clown’

After a couple grueling years touring around the country for their debut album Shadowglow, powerhouse indie rock band flipturn will soon release their sophomore album Burnout Days…

from Today's Top Tune

We’ve all got them: holiday memories that make us laugh, cry, or even cringe. Share your story with KCRW.

Tell KCRW: What are your unforgettable holiday memories?

We’ve all got them: holiday memories that make us laugh, cry, or even cringe. Share your story with KCRW.

from KCRW Features

Syrian rebels have taken Damascus. Their leader says he will protect minorities. What does the future look like in the war-torn state?

What’s next for Syria after the Assad regime?

Syrian rebels have taken Damascus. Their leader says he will protect minorities. What does the future look like in the war-torn state?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A federal judge rules the U.S. Naval Academy can use race as a factor in its admissions, citing the military’s unique needs regarding a diverse officer corps.

Judge rules Naval Academy can use affirmative action in admissions

A federal judge rules the U.S. Naval Academy can use race as a factor in its admissions, citing the military’s unique needs regarding a diverse officer corps.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Billie Eilish and Finneas join for a reflective chat on their growth as artists and the making of their multi-Grammy-nominated album “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT.”

KCRW exclusive: Billie Eilish and Finneas sit for an intimate chat

Billie Eilish and Finneas join for a reflective chat on their growth as artists and the making of their multi-Grammy-nominated album “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT.”

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: December 9, 2024

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

It’s Monday and who doesn’t like starting their week with a banger?!

Today’s Top Tune: Neal Francis – ‘Back It Up’

It’s Monday and who doesn’t like starting their week with a banger?!

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, December 8, 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, December 8, 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

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

SiLVA's playlist, December 8, 2024

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

from SiLVA

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, December 8, 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

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

Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist, December 8, 2024

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

from Nassir Nassirzadeh

Writer and psychologist Andrew Solomon shares his research about the impact of social media on the escalating youth suicide crisis.

Is digital addiction fuelling a teen suicide crisis?

Writer and psychologist Andrew Solomon shares his research about the impact of social media on the escalating youth suicide crisis.

from Life Examined

Philanthropy has enabled several expensive private medical schools to offer all students free tuition. Has this changed the practice of medicine?

Does free tuition impact medical student specialty choice?

Philanthropy has enabled several expensive private medical schools to offer all students free tuition. Has this changed the practice of medicine?

from Second Opinion

Fanatic! I hope you had a great week. I’ve been checking out some good records.

KCRW Broadcast 818

Fanatic! I hope you had a great week. I’ve been checking out some good records.

from Henry Rollins

Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.

Metropolis playlist, December 7, 2024

Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.

from Metropolis

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

Dan Wilcox's playlist, December 7, 2024

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

from Dan Wilcox