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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.
Tyler "Boogie" BoudreauxMidsummer memories to dance, laugh and daydream to
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.
Morning Becomes Eclectic2000's era St Germain sampling Rahsaan Roland Kirk + a classic BB King album gets Reimagined
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
WyldeflowerWorld Cup tunes from all over the globe and other new sounds
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
Morning Becomes EclecticHypnotic Harp from Mary Lattimore live from KCRW + Jimi Hendrix's improvised magic jam with "Pali Gap"
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Tyler "Boogie" BoudreauxBob Moses interview + sultry new heat from Kelela and more
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.
Morning Becomes EclecticFrench / Spanish anthems ahead of World Cup match on Bastille Day!
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes EclecticNew Wet Leg, Alabama Shakes, Jordan Rakei & More
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
LeRoy DownsA hip-hop avant-garde cross-cultural shift in mind-bending brilliance
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.
WyldeflowerTurn up the radio and listen to the chrysanthemums sing
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
J.RoccNew Music from Adrian Younge and another Sade track not available streaming
A weekly guided journey through what’s next, what’s overlooked, and what’s timeless.
Chris DouridasSpace to feel grace and push boundaries
Genre-defying sounds, from fresh cuts to timeless gems.
John TejadaA Trip Through the Rings of Saturn with Photek
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 MetropolisWorld Cup Fever + Copa Del Rave inspired Guest Mix from Todd Edwards
Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.
Latest Podcast Episodes
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Good FoodThe Best International Breakfasts in LA
Plus: Jimmy Nardello peppers come to farmers markets.
The Sam Sanders ShowDoes ‘The Odyssey’ Have A Woman Problem?
Women characters deserve storylines too.
Left, Right & CenterHow Should Lawmakers Balance Privacy and Transparency About Their Health?
Senator Mitch McConnell returned to the public eye after a weeks-long absence and after rumors about his health spread. What do politicians owe the public when they’re ailing or aging, and should they be expected to trade privacy for transparency with the people they represent?
The TreatmentMario Van Peebles on using action to reveal character
The director shares lessons learned from decades in filmmaking.
The BusinessDocumentary filmmakers facing the threat of litigation
Kim Masters talks to Dale Cohen, special counsel to PBS's Frontline about the threat of litigation filmmakers face from the wealthy and powerful people they choose to cover. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni discuss the latest developments in the legal battle over the Paramount-Warner Brothers merger.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandEastsiders enraged as charred, rotting food stinks up Boyle Heights
Plus, comedian Guy Branum presents history in a digestible manner with his Instagram series “What The Old Gays Remember,” our weekend film reviews, and Evan Kleiman on where to get LA’s best granola.
Weekend Film ReviewsWeekend Film Reviews: ‘The Odyssey,’ ‘Reading Lolita in Tehran’
Christopher Nolan’s epic retelling of ‘The Odyssey’ is finally here.
Question EverythingThe Sunscreen Paradox
At the height of summer, a prominent medical misinformation purveyor is stoking fear about sunscreen usage.
Good FoodNephi Craig on Cooking His Way Back to Himself
His chef's knives once financed his addiction. Now, they help him reclaim Native American foodways.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandWhat’s behind the Los Angeles Zoo’s doom loop
Plus, the House votes to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, LA’s push to bring back more public bathrooms, and an argument for teaching the Bible as literature in public schools.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandAngry voters. Corrupt leaders. Shakespeare’s ‘Coriolanus’ feels like a modern tragedy
Plus, President Trump’s former personal attorney is up for confirmation as attorney general. And Israel has lost the Democratic Party. Even centrist Rahm Emanuel questions unconditional U.S. support.
The Sam Sanders ShowThe Enduring Humanity of Wikipedia
After 25 years, the online encyclopedia remains powered by people.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandWhat happens when a quarter of Congress is over 70
Plus, a big federal housing bill quietly became law despite the president’s objections, the Sklar Brothers handicap this week’s World Cup semifinals, and summer music courtesy of our new DJ Olive Kimoto.
Second OpinionBecause We've Always Done It That Way
Is your doctor's recommendation based on solid evidence or out of habit?
The Sam Sanders ShowWhat Happened To Authenticity? w/ Ryan O’Connell
The writer breaks down his latest book ‘Inspiration Porn.’
Left, Right & CenterGraham Platner Drops Out In Maine Senate Race
How did Graham Platner’s Senate campaign get so far despite the problems with his past? Plus, Trump embraces the image that he can get what he wants, even if it seems like corruption.
The BusinessEmmy nominations surprises and predictions
Kim Masters talks to LA Times Awards Columnist Glenn Whipp about the Emmy nominations. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni discuss the UK possibly intervening in the Paramount-WBD merger, and CAA’s criticism of Meta’s opt-out policy for AI images.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandWhy libraries still matter as LA Central Library turns 100
Plus, writer Susan Orlean on her critically acclaimed, bestselling love letter to libraries, our weekend film reviews, and Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay surprises with 19 Emmy nominations.
Local News Stories
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NewsPuente Hills Mall faces a deeply ironic fate
The mall made famous by "Back to the Future" is on its last legs. It's set to become the thing that destroyed it.
NewsA ‘super’ El Niño could wreak havoc on CA marine ecosystem
Ocean temperatures have been rising for years. Now, the naturally-occurring weather pattern known as El Niño could make the Pacific Ocean even hotter.
NewsRestaurant critics explain how they stay healthy
When eating is your job, how do you know you’ve had enough?
NewsNext El Niño could be one of the strongest on record
It's not just hype, climate scientists warn.
CaliforniaCalifornia offers its own EV rebates
Eligible Californians can receive up to $3,500 when buying a new electric vehicle under the state program.
NewsForget the store. Foragers find food in nature.
Local foragers scavenge for food right in LA's back yards, parks and wild spaces.
NewsShould Dodgers players skip a White House visit?
Some players and fans want the Dodgers to stay home to push back against President Trump's immigration policies.
NewsMusic stardom at L.A. Phil leads to true harmony on Skid Row
In his memoir, acclaimed violinist Vijay Gupta chronicles his journey from child prodigy to finding his musical voice.
NewsHalf a million sterile mosquitoes might save the SGV
San Gabriel Valley’s Mosquito and Vector Control is releasing thousands of sterile mosquitoes every week this summer to stave off an invasive species.
NewsIs this L.A.'s most dangerous weekend trip?
The farthest of the Channel Islands is a biodiversity paradise. You just have to brave rough seas and shark-infested waters to get there.
NewsOfficials crack down on "living room" style beach tents
Some beach towns want to stop people from setting up elaborate beach canopies.
NewsLight and Space: A Curator’s Love Letter to L.A.
"California Light and Space (The 21st Century Version)" at David Zwirner Gallery allows you to tour LA without the angst of driving.
NewsInglewood's battle between big money, local government
Inglewood and the development company behind SoFi Stadium have enjoyed a mutually-beneficial relationship until recently. Now there are lawsuits.
NewsAs nation celebrates 250 years, LA feels pride & anxiety
Angelenos tell KCRW how they feel about America as they get ready to celebrate the sesquicentennial.
TransportationOpen date for LAX 'People mover’ keeps rolling forward
The opening of LAX’s SkyLink is delayed yet again. UCLA’s Jacob Wasserman explains why the finish line keeps moving.
NewsWhere will he go? Lebron James leaving Lakers
The NBA superstar is entering his 24th NBA season.
NewsThe referendum on tech is here, says LAUSD’s Nick Melvoin
LAUSD board member Nick Melvoin authored a proposal to limit screentime in the classroom. It takes effect in August.
NewsJudge orders Huntington Beach to use ranked-choice voting
The city is set to overhaul its voting system for city council elections.
Summer Nights
Check out the Summer Nights 2026 Lineup
Live From KCRW
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Resident DJ
KCRW’s Resident DJ is a sonic laboratory where artists are invited to reinvent, reimagine, and lean into their most eclectic, creative impulses. Resident DJ airs every Thursday night/Friday morning from midnight to 1 a.m. PT, and can be streamed anytime on the KCRW app. Arlo Parks will be our Resident DJ for July 2026.
J.Rocc
A weekly guided journey through what’s next, what’s overlooked, and what’s timeless.
Olive Kimoto
Olive Kimoto is a Los Angeles-based radio host, DJ and musician. Her sets move between somatic rhythms and lush, leftfield soundscapes. Beyond KCRW, she performs her solo project under the same name and sings in the trip-hop band Locust. She also hosts Liquid Mirror on NTS Radio.
LUXXURY
LUXXURY plays a mix of post-punk and proto-punk from disco to dub new wave to darkwave and from stoner rock to rocksteady.
John Tejada
John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future.
Peanut Butter Wolf
Peanut Butter Wolf digs through his crates of over 50,000 records, as well as digital crates of tons of unreleased music, to favor the underdog.
Morning Becomes Eclectic
Novena Carmel hosts KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.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.
Henry Rollins
A mix of all kinds, from all over and all time.
Jason Bentley's Metropolis
Capturing the hypnotic pulse of modern city life.
Anne Litt
New rhythms. Sonic memory lanes. Everything else in between.
Chris Douridas
Genre-defying sounds, from fresh cuts to timeless gems.Raul Campos
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
SiLVA
A dance-forward mix spanning all genres.
Tyler "Boogie" Boudreaux
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.
LeRoy Downs
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.
Francesca Harding
Music to make you feel.
Wyldeflower
A globe-trotting journey through new and classic rhythms.
Tana Yonas
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.
KCRW Original Shows & Podcasts
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Left, Right & Center
Different takes. Same table.
Good Food
We’ll feed your belly and your curiosity.
The Sam Sanders Show
Big questions & hot takes on pop culture.
Question Everything
A weekly investigation into how the truth gets buried, distorted, and denied -- and the ways people are fighting to make it matter again. New episodes every Thursday.
The Business
Inside Hollywood with all the deals, drama, and decision-makers.
The Treatment
The most interesting and influential figures in entertainment.
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.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.
KCRW Reports
Original reporting and interviews bring you the stories of LA.
Lost Notes
This season on Lost Notes: Groupies. Women of the Sunset Strip from the Pill to Punk.
Weekend Film Reviews
The best film reviewers in the business give you recommendations on what to see and what to skip each week.
Life Examined
KCRW's Life Examined is a one-hour weekly show exploring science, philosophy, faith — and finding meaning in the modern world. The show is hosted by Jonathan Bastian. Please tune in Sundays at 9 a.m., or find it as a podcast.
KCRW Presents
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Copa Del Rave Residency: The Beautiful Game Remixed
Academy LA, Los Angeles, CA
DanceIndie DanceDance
Inara George & Van Dyke Parks
Blue Note Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Jazz / FreeformKCRW PresentsConcert Calendar
Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band
Blue Note Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Jazz / FreeformKCRW PresentsConcert Calendar
Copa Del Rave World Cup Finals Watch Party
Academy LA, Los Angeles, CA
KCRW PresentsConcert CalendarSports
KCRW Festival at the Bowl: Bob Moses and Cannons: Afterglow Tour w/host Novena Carmel
Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
KCRW PresentsConcert CalendarHollywood Bowl
Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band
Blue Note Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Jazz / FreeformKCRW PresentsConcert Calendar
Colleen Green
Zebulon, Los Angeles, CA
Indie / AltKCRW PresentsConcert Calendar
Catherine Moan, Inner Magic, Cupid & Psyche
Zebulon, Los Angeles, CA
Indie / AltElectronicShoegaze / Dreampop
Moondough w/ mypilotis
The Moroccan Lounge, Los Angeles, CA
KCRW PresentsIndie / AltConcert Calendar
School Night: Macy Todd, Olivia Barnes, Bruvvy
The Airliner, Los Angeles, CA
Indie / AltIndie DanceKCRW Presents
