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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.
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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.
Resident DJRESIDENT DJ 053: Immersion presents Swimming in Sound
Immersion (Colin Newman and Malka Spigel) are KCRW's Resident DJs for October 2026.
Tyler "Boogie" BoudreauxSail with me into waves of psych-soul flavors
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.
Morning Becomes EclecticUnderground Japanese sounds from 90's to now
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
WyldeflowerMusic is a Time Machine - Special guest segment with Menudo for their 50th anniversary tour
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
Morning Becomes EclecticSpecial Guest Busta Rhymes + Sebastien Tellier Live on KCRW
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes EclecticNovena and Jason Bentley run it back on MBE
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Olive KimotoFell Asleep in the Sun: New Indie Releases, Dreampop + Beyond
Dreaming in stereo. From earth to ether.
Morning Becomes EclecticThe most beautiful Nina Simone song you may have never heard
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
LeRoy DownsAn evening of intricate creativity as a bed of consciousness to support the station you love!
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.
Nassir NassirzadehSunday Sade and classic Sylvan Esso remixed by J Rocc
Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.
Chris DouridasAndrea Bejar, Boy Harsher and a vintage Italian song
Genre-defying sounds, from fresh cuts to timeless gems.
John TejadaLifeforms, Rain Forests, and Little Fluffy Clouds
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 MetropolisGuest Mix from Catz ‘N Dogz plus Dusky, AMTRAC, Tomora, and Logic1000
Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.
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Good FoodInside The NY Times' 50 Best Restaurants List, From the Critic Who Helped Build It
Plus: As the heat wave stretches into October, chefs are making the most of the extended summer but farmers are paying for it.
The Sam Sanders ShowWhen Everybody And Nobody Is A Celebrity w/ Who? Weekly
Breaking down the demise of the superstar.
Left, Right & CenterThe Supreme Court Starts Its New Term Politicized And Unpopular
The Supreme Court started its new term, and the justices will tackle issues like the President’s immigration policy, they might get drawn into fights over voting access, and more. But how does the court regain the public’s trust when it’s been more politicized than ever?
The TreatmentThe directors of ‘Mayday’ want its stars to surprise you
John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein on making comedy with dramatic actors.
The BusinessVan Dyke Parks on Brian Wilson, Hollywood, and the authority of failure
Van Dyke Parks recalls a career that stretches from childhood acting, to collaborating with Brian Wilson, and scoring films for Jack Nicholson. Plus, Kim Masters and Matt Belloni break down who’s in and who’s out at Skydance.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandLow morale, suicide attempts: USS Abraham Lincoln comes home
Plus, the Dodgers are now one step closer to a World Series threepeat, our weekend film reviews, including a four-hour Elon Musk documentary, and Evan Kleiman’s tips for a road trip to Julian.
Question EverythingThe High Stakes Game of Bargaining with the News
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong on why he and other democratic AGs failed to stop the Paramount Warner Brothers merger.
Good FoodBlack Forager Sees a Meal Where You See Weeds
Alexis Nikole Nelson helps you find dinner in the sidewalk cracks. And tiny Escondido taqueria Mesa Agrícola gets national attention.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandOct. 7 response looms over Netanyahu's reelection
Plus, how one LA school attacked the heat by planting trees, TV critic Eric Deggans has his fall recs, and a new exhibit at LACMA presents past visions of the perfect kitchen.
Reaching OutChapter 4: Revelations
A story about fathers, sons, and the distance between. From Futuro and KCRW.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandDisney v. FCC, Skydance closes in big day for LA media giants
Plus, the botched execution of Christa Pike and why Americans are turning against the death penalty. And before Google, there was the LA Public Library, whose librarians would try to answer any question.
Good FoodBonus Episode: Vanessa Anderson aka Grocery Goblin brings storytelling to the aisles
Two readings explore the theme of "Lunchtime."
Press Play with Madeleine BrandThe Strokes were supposed to save rock ‘n’ roll. They didn’t
Plus, the Supreme Court is back in session and justices will decide if Boulder, Colorado can sue companies for climate disasters. And how surveillance culture makes it harder to hook up in your car.
The TreatmentThe Treat: Rhea Seehorn
The Emmy-winning ‘Pluribus’ star gives a shoutout to public radio.
Second OpinionWant Your Doctor to Write Back?
A new study suggests a patient’s writing style might affect whether a doctor responds.
Good FoodHummus Is Just the Front Door
Chef Jad Youssef shares the Lebanese recipes that made his family's kitchen a sanctuary. Plus, dates arrive at the farmers market.
The Sam Sanders ShowBarry Jenkins: The Legacy Of 'Moonlight'
The filmmaker celebrates the decennial of his groundbreaking movie.
The TreatmentCoppola, Lucas and Spielberg are ‘The Last Kings of Hollywood’
Writer Paul Fischer looks at the legacy of Hollywood’s greatest directors in his latest book.
Left, Right & CenterTrump Runs Midterm Ads About Himself Fighting America’s “Enemies”
Affordability is driving many midterm voters’ choices, but new Trump ads – paid for by the government – warn Americans that we’re in “final battle.” But with who, and is it propaganda for your vote?
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