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It's a new month! We’ll dig deep together revisiting some of our favorite debut releases of artists we are loving today.

It's a new month! We’ll dig deep together revisiting some of our favorite debut releases of artists we are loving today.

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‘To Shine Through’: Beauty of domestic violence survivors is focus of new photo project

Last summer, Thompson went back to his favorite place in the world: Provincetown, Massachusetts. The visit was bittersweet, however.

Holy Hive: ‘Color It Easy’

Rain can conjure up all sorts of emotions, but on “Color It Easy” by folk-soul artists Holy Hive, they take a little downtempo time to look back on lost love.

Behind the scenes with Questlove on his directorial debut, 'Summer of Soul'

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Viewers of the late night show The Late Late Show with James Corden might be familiar with a regular bit called “Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts.”

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We've got new gems to help you kick off a new week, like the futuristic soul sounds of west London's George Riley and a City Pop-inspired song from Ginger Root that he describes as…

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Matthew Urango, better known as Cola Boy, is a fantastic artist that should be on your radar this year.

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In this special episode, Josh Barro and Ken White talk about anticipated charges for the Trump Organization and what happens before those charges arrive, and they answer listener…

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A Global Exploration of Sounds.

Aaron Byrd's playlist, June 30, 2021

A Global Exploration of Sounds.

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In this special episode, Josh Barro and Ken White talk about anticipated charges for the Trump Organization and what happens before those charges arrive, and they answer listener…

The ATPL XL Ask Us Anything Show

In this special episode, Josh Barro and Ken White talk about anticipated charges for the Trump Organization and what happens before those charges arrive, and they answer listener…

from All the Presidents' Lawyers

Venice Beach is the latest flashpoint in LA’s homelessness crisis. During the pandemic, hundreds of unhoused people set up camp along the boardwalk.

LA sheriff vows to remove Venice Beach encampments by July 4. Where will people go?

Venice Beach is the latest flashpoint in LA’s homelessness crisis. During the pandemic, hundreds of unhoused people set up camp along the boardwalk.

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Around 10% of LA County residents plan to move out within the next year, according to a survey that USC conducted a few months ago.

Are Angelenos changing the landscape of Phoenix, Austin, and Atlanta? Local reporters say maybe

Around 10% of LA County residents plan to move out within the next year, according to a survey that USC conducted a few months ago.

from Greater LA

During the pandemic last year, a trio of actresses who are close friends decided to pack up and leave LA.

Why Hollywood celebs are ditching their homes near the Hollywood sign

During the pandemic last year, a trio of actresses who are close friends decided to pack up and leave LA.

from Greater LA

America is starting to give foreign cinema a fair shake. “Parasite” and “Another Round” won big awards in the U.S.

‘MUBI Podcast’ highlights ‘Turkish Delight,’ the Netherlands’ most popular film for decades

America is starting to give foreign cinema a fair shake. “Parasite” and “Another Round” won big awards in the U.S.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

You may be ready to take a vacation — for the first time in more than a year. Vaccines are here, masks are optional most of the time, and cities worldwide are reopening for tourists.

Is the airline industry back? Summer is shaping up to be big for travel

You may be ready to take a vacation — for the first time in more than a year. Vaccines are here, masks are optional most of the time, and cities worldwide are reopening for tourists.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Advice columnist John Paul Brammer's new book is “Hola Papi: How to Come Out in a Walmart Parking Lot and Other Life Lessons.”

‘Hola Papi’ advice columnist on trauma following him into adulthood and stripping stigma from loneliness

Advice columnist John Paul Brammer's new book is “Hola Papi: How to Come Out in a Walmart Parking Lot and Other Life Lessons.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In Austin Beutner's farewell speech on Monday, he said LAUSD is “well on the path to recovery” after a turbulent year.

LAUSD’s Austin Beutner ends his term today. How will he be remembered?

In Austin Beutner's farewell speech on Monday, he said LAUSD is “well on the path to recovery” after a turbulent year.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Join us this morning for a journey through a musical, sonic drama featuring artists like Pote and more.

Today on MBE: New music from Pote and more

Join us this morning for a journey through a musical, sonic drama featuring artists like Pote and more.

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David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for June 30, 2021.

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for June 30, 2021

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for June 30, 2021.

If you ask the romantic French duo Polo & Pan to talk about their song “Les Jolies Choses,” they’ll tell you it's all about the "beautiful moments of a relationship set in the sandy…

Polo & Pan: ‘Les Jolies Choses’

If you ask the romantic French duo Polo & Pan to talk about their song “Les Jolies Choses,” they’ll tell you it's all about the "beautiful moments of a relationship set in the sandy…

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Jeremy Sole hosts a sonic trip through the past, present and future of Roots music. Listen On-Demand to the latest show.

Jeremy Sole's playlist, June 29, 2021

Jeremy Sole hosts a sonic trip through the past, present and future of Roots music. Listen On-Demand to the latest show.

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Downtown LA’s Tower Theatre officially became the site of a new Apple store on June 24.

Apple takes over DTLA’s historic Tower Theatre after decades of vacancy

Downtown LA’s Tower Theatre officially became the site of a new Apple store on June 24.

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Urban centers across the world saw a mass exodus this past pandemic year. And downtown LA looked like a ghost town in 2020 and early 2021.

DTLA was a pandemic ghost town. Have people returned?

Urban centers across the world saw a mass exodus this past pandemic year. And downtown LA looked like a ghost town in 2020 and early 2021.

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“It’s impossible not to see the flying trapeze rigs standing in the middle of a park.

An outsized aerial arts community is soaring in Santa Barbara

“It’s impossible not to see the flying trapeze rigs standing in the middle of a park.

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When perennial KCRW favorites Sault dropped their latest surprise album “Nine” last week, we assumed this week’s number one chart spot was a foregone conclusion.

KCRW’s Top 30: June 14-20

When perennial KCRW favorites Sault dropped their latest surprise album “Nine” last week, we assumed this week’s number one chart spot was a foregone conclusion.

Actress Uzo Aduba on therapy as process.

Uzo Aduba: ‘In Treatment’

Actress Uzo Aduba on therapy as process.

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If you run into a snake, go around it because rattlesnakes typically only strike within 18 inches.

Run into a snake while hiking? Use these tips to stay safe

If you run into a snake, go around it because rattlesnakes typically only strike within 18 inches.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand