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Eclectic24
Eclectic24 is KCRW’s 24-hour all-music channel, curated by KCRW DJ and programmer Chris Douridas. Drawing from the tastes and discoveries of KCRW’s music community, the channel moves freely across genres, eras, and scenes, with no fixed time slots and no interruption to the flow. Eclectic24 is designed as a continuous expression of KCRW’s musical identity, connecting new releases, emerging artists, familiar favorites, and unexpected discoveries into a single stream available anytime, anywhere.
Morning Becomes Eclectic
KCRW’s signature music program and the heart of its eclectic sound, Morning Becomes Eclectic brings together new discoveries, timeless recordings, live performances, and conversations with artists shaping music today. Hosted by Novena Carmel, the show moves freely across genres, eras, and borders with curiosity as its compass, creating unexpected connections between the familiar and the unknown. For nearly five decades, MBE has made discovery part of the daily ritual while keeping its ears firmly tuned to what comes next. Tune in on weekdays from 9am to noon.
Henry Rollins
A mix of all kinds, from all over and all time. Henry Rollins treats the radio as a place for serious musical exploration, bringing punk, experimental music, jazz, global sounds, independent releases, archival discoveries, and whatever else demands to be heard into the same restless orbit. The selections can travel across decades and continents in minutes, driven less by genre than an insatiable appetite for records and discovery. It’s radio for listeners willing to follow the music wherever it goes. Tune in Mondays from 10pm to midnight and Fridays from 8 to 10pm.
Left, Right & Center
Different takes. Same table.
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Today's Top Tune
A free weekday download of standout songs, including advance releases, exclusive live tracks recorded at KCRW, remixes, and an introduction to new artists on our radar.
Francesca HardingFresh Offerings from Joshy Soul, Peki Momés, Sen Morimoto and Grace Kay
Music to make you feel.
Morning Becomes EclecticSpecial Guest Girl Ultra sets the Tuesday Tone
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Olive KimotoHalloween Special: Goth, Trip-Hop, Minimal Wave and Beyond
Dreaming in stereo. From earth to ether.
Morning Becomes EclecticDouble Dose of Fontaines DC & Bootsy Collins 75th Bday
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
LeRoy DownsAnother cinematic exploration into the caverns of space where light and love spark matter!
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.
Tana YonasA spin through downtempo, funky, and soulful sounds to bring in the Fall season
Every month, Tana Yonas explores captivating music from across the globe. From ultra-niche discoveries to influential movements ripe for rediscovery, sharing the stories, cultures, and histories that bring the world's sounds to life.
J.RoccNew Tracks from Sola Akinbola, Floating Points, Joyce Wrice + Classics from Nas & De La Soul
A weekly guided journey through what’s next, what’s overlooked, and what’s timeless.
Raul CamposLove & Happiness. Let It Carry You
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
Chris DouridasDexter Story, Haruomi Hosono, and The Avalanches
Genre-defying sounds, from fresh cuts to timeless gems.
John TejadaDreamlands, Hidden Textures, and Songs of Life
John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future.
Jason Bentley's MetropolisClassic tracks from DJ Shadow, Fatboy Slim, and Soul Central plus new Carlita, Francis Mercier, Dusky, and more!
Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.
SiLVADublin's very own Jazzy stops by for an interview and guest mix this week
A dance-forward mix spanning all genres.
LUXXURYYou and I are in a Dark Crypt Forever
LUXXURY plays a mix of post-punk and proto-punk from disco to dub new wave to darkwave and from stoner rock to rocksteady.
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Guest host Chris Douridas plays a Tribute to Michael Kiwanuka
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Resident DJRESIDENT DJ 055: Immersion presents Swimming in Sound
Immersion (Colin Newman and Malka Spigel) are KCRW's Resident DJs for October 2026.
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Press Play with Madeleine BrandHow America became a fearful nation that normalized white supremacy
Plus, California’s competitive Congressional races could determine who controls the House, and horror TV recommendations if you feel like staying home on Halloween night.
The Sam Sanders ShowAre We In An Elizabeth Holmes Fever Dream?
The buzzy new film makes us wonder if we’ve seen too much.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandDexter Story’s tribute to the spiritual practice of fasting
Plus, the strength of Mayor Karen Bass’ campaign on her signature issue: homelessness; an appeals court questions Trump’s attempt to disqualify 20,000 California ballots, and LA’s 101 best restaurants.
Second OpinionHoly Grail, Hollow Promise
A blood test promises to detect cancer early, but where’s the proof?
The Sam Sanders ShowHeather McMahan Is Hanging On ‘By A Thread’
The comedian on politics, womanhood and Southern sensibilities.
Left, Right & CenterMidterm Countdown: Voter Fraud Arrests & Senate Battlegrounds
The government arrested and charged 28 non-citizens for voter fraud. The arrests are a part of a long-running campaign by the president to secure the vote, but it could also set the stage for Trump to say the problem is widespread if his party loses big in November.
The TreatmentSacha Baron Cohen has a surgical approach to comedy
The actor and satirist on his most infamous characters.
The BusinessInside the great Netflix shakeup
Kim Masters and Matt Belloni break down the latest shakeup at Netflix, with Peter Rice hired as the streamer’s new chief content officer. Plus, unheard moments from Masters’ conversations with Eric Goode and Gerry Rich.
Weekend Film ReviewsWeekend Film Reviews: 'Wicker,' 'Once Upon a Time in Harlem'
Did this Harlem Renaissance documentary capture one of the greatest parties of all time?
Press Play with Madeleine BrandWhy is LAX’s People Mover such a boondoggle?
Plus, LA could soon have a DSA mayor, but what do the Democratic Socialists of America actually stand for? Our weekend film reviews, and Evan Kleiman’s easy (and tasty!) chicken recipes.
Question EverythingA Republican Takes On Her Party Over Voter Data
Utah’s Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson explains why she said no to Trump’s Justice Department when they asked for her state's voter rolls.- Good Food
David Lebovitz and His Wonderful World of Chocolate
Plus: The brown liquors perfect for sipping this fall. 
Press Play with Madeleine BrandMeet Sunil Malhotra, the new voice of Apu on ‘The Simpsons’
Plus, “bad will” for Nithya Raman as no city councilmembers endorse her for mayor, why Netflix has “hit a wall” as it reports its slowest growth in years, and how abortion bans impact everyone’s health.
Reaching OutChapter 6: Anabasis
A story about fathers, sons, and the distance between. From Futuro and KCRW.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandJohn Green on what Hollywood’s fame machine does to young actors
Plus, a violent interaction with ICE in Long Beach sends a U.S. citizen to the hospital. And two weeks from Election Day, we sort through California’s 14 ballot propositions.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandGuitarist Julian Lage’s lessons from a lifetime of accolades
Plus, the Justice Department sues California over noncitizen voting, recently unsealed court records suggest OJ Simpson may have had an accomplice, and the dirty business of farmed fish.
The TreatmentThe Treat: Jarvis Cocker
The Pulp frontman on the surrealist novel he would take on a desert island.
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The Haunted Youth, Mac Luster
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The Black Angels
Joshua Tree Retreat Center, Joshua Tree, CA
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Surprise Chef
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Gabriela Richardson
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Trivia Night
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Big Freedia Big Freedom Tour
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Kate Bollinger
2220 Arts + Archives, Los Angeles, CA
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Greg Freeman
Sid The Cat Auditorium, South Pasadena, CA
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