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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.
Jason Bentley's MetropolisKraak & Smaak's Velvet Seas remix album has arrived, plus new Peking Duk, Jorja Smith, nimino, and the latest from Bonobo
Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.
Anne LittA Shop Girl, One Man Satellite and a Disappearing Act this Labor Day weekend
New rhythms. Sonic memory lanes. Everything else in between.
LUXXURYHeaven or Las Vegas…or Blasphemy
LUXXURY plays a mix of post-punk and proto-punk from disco to dub new wave to darkwave and from stoner rock to rocksteady.
Morning Becomes EclecticKickoff to Labor Day Weekend
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes EclecticMasterclass Guest DJ Set from Cut Chemist!
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
WyldeflowerYuma Abe serving up Juicy new sounds, Bleachers interpret John Lennon & more!
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
Morning Becomes EclecticHump Day of hypnotic grooves from Helado Tropical
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes EclecticRio Kosta World Premiere, Posthumous Prince, and more!
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes EclecticSister Nancy's use of the "Stalag 17" Riddim in 1982
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
LeRoy DownsThe dream, the journey, and warming our souls with the sound of brilliant creativity
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.
Tana YonasEvening Music with 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.
J.RoccFrom Dolly Parton to Erykah Badu to Sade
A weekly guided journey through what’s next, what’s overlooked, and what’s timeless.
Raul CamposSunday Bounce with Magic and Sunshine. It's music from Chris Paul, D'leesa, Tom Misch and more.
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
Chris DouridasDolly, Tim Curry and eclectic goodness!
Genre-defying sounds, from fresh cuts to timeless gems.
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Good FoodGrill, Baby, Grill
Noah Galuten can grill anything. Condiment queen Claire Dinhut knows what to put on top of it.
The Sam Sanders ShowWyclef Jean: How To Write A Hit Song
The musician plays the seminal songs from his life and career.
The TreatmentJeremy O. Harris and Pete Ohs on Casting Charlie XCX in ‘Erupcja’
The actor-playwright and director discuss their collaboration with the pop star on the unusual film shot in Poland.
Left, Right & CenterPoliticians Are Struggling To Keep Up With A.I. Backlash
President Trump says AI data centers are important for the economy and competition with China. But the revolt against data centers is here, and where lawmakers stand could cost them the midterms.
The BusinessLilly Wachowski remembers 30 years of ‘Bound’
Kim Masters talks to Lilly Wachowski about making Bound, the directorial debut she co-directed with sister Lana. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni dig into a newly unveiled bill that would create a federal production tax incentive
Weekend Film ReviewsWeekend Film Reviews: ‘Teenage Wasteland,’ ‘The Sun Never Sets’
Holden Caulfield said the grown-ups are phonies. These high school journalists went and proved it.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandHow Black women inspired Gloria Steinem’s feminism
Kimberlé Crenshaw on what her friend meant to her, and the feminist movement. Plus, a scandal involving the Los Angeles Clippers, weekend film reviews, and Evan Kleiman’s party ideas for Labor Day.
Good FoodFrom Soil to Skillet, Make Your Garden Earn Its Keep
Kevin West makes it easy to garden — and to cook what you grow. Tyler Boudreaux shares the Black Republican cherry's fascinating backstory.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandFormer DOJ official: USPS ballot rejection unlikely to work
Plus, ebola is still spreading fast in Central Africa, how the arrest of “El Chapo” created a Sinaloa Cartel power vacuum, and an idea to move homes slated for demolition to Altadena’s burnt-out lots.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandWhy some LA renters are revolting against shared utilities
Plus, California lawmakers pass a bill that would let you put solar panels on your balcony, the Defense Department in disarray under Secretary Pete Hegseth, and why tennis is “the cruelest game.”
Press Play with Madeleine BrandThe science behind the perfect pop song
Plus, LA leaders are getting nervous about the Olympics’ price tag, why Southern California is wetter and hotter than it’s ever been, and a pair of court cases challenges the Pentagon on First Amendment claims.
The TreatmentThe Treat: Edward Norton
The Oscar-nominated actor recommends a jazz album recorded by a famous friend.
Good FoodLiberating Thai Cuisine from the Tyranny of Peanut Sauce
Plus: Ultra Violet, an earthy purple corn, hits the Santa Monica Farmers Market for the first time.
The TreatmentDamien Hauser’s African Sci-Fi film captures the randomness of life
The ‘Memory of Princess Mumbi’ director on the beauty of the mundane.
Left, Right & CenterTrump Launches Economic War On Canada & Iran
President Trump launched an economic war on Iran and sparked a trade war with Canada. Trump hopes these get him some important victories, but they could also cost the GOP this November.
The BusinessAfter ‘Tiger King,’ Eric Goode goes deeper into the reptile world
Kim Masters sits down with filmmaker Eric Goode to talk about his HBO documentary series, Monsters of God. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni break down another busy week in the Warnermount saga, beginning with the company decrying a critical social media post from actor Mark Ruffalo as antisemitic.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandYayoi Kusama’s polka dots and infinity rooms conquered the art world
Plus, why it’s so hard to get rid of LA’s oil wells, our critics review Wile E. Coyote’s fight against the all-powerful Acme Corporation, and Evan Kleiman on the disappointment of nonstick pans.
KCRW Presents
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Trivia Night
Re/creation Cafe, Los Angeles, CA
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Liz Phair & Sleater‐Kinney
Greek Theatre (Los Angeles), Los Angeles, CA
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Chancha Via Circuito & Coco Maria + El G
Townhouse Venice, Venice, CA
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Thievery Corporation
YouTube Theater, Inglewood, CA
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Altin Gün
Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
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KCRW Festival at the Bowl: Lucy Dacus with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Cat Power w/host Raul Campos
Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
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Fabiano Do Nascimento w/ Julien Cantelm & DJ Wyldeflower
Townhouse Venice, Venice, CA
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Arlo Parks
Pappy & Harriet's, Pioneertown, CA
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Re/creation Cafe, Los Angeles, CA
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Croz Boyce
Sid The Cat Auditorium, South Pasadena, CA
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