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Episode Local Natives: KCRW Live from HQ
LA’s Local Natives bring a career-spanning batch of hits — including “Dark Days” — to HQ.
Episode Gavin Turek: KCRW Live from HQ
SoCal native and “Diva Of The People” Gavin Turek brings heavy disco to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio via cuts like “WHITNEY,” “IOU,” and “Off The Wheel.”
Episode Dehd: KCRW Live from HQ
Chicago indie rock trio Dehd shares the wobbly and melodically satisfying sounds of "Poetry," their latest LP live from KCRW.
Episode Chicano Batman: KCRW Live from HQ
Chicano Batman expands their psych-soul sound via 2024’s “Notebook Fantasy” — but their East LA garage rock roots hold strong.
Episode Brainstory: KCRW Live from HQ
SoCal’s most jazz-informed souldies crew hits KCRW HQ with an electrifying set of highlights from their Leon Michels-produced, 2024 LP “Sounds Good.”
Episode Andrew Bird Trio: KCRW Live from HQ
Andrew Bird and his trio bring their “Sunday Morning Put-On” sounds to HQ ahead of two shows at the Hollywood Bowl.
Episode Yard Act: KCRW Live from HQ
Leeds post-punk-funk outfit Yard Act play the hits from their 2024 LP “Where’s My Utopia?” and beyond: Live From KCRW HQ.
Episode Brijean: KCRW Live from HQ
LA electro-jazz-pop duo Brijean delivers a pristinely arranged set of highlights from their new LP “Macro,” live from KCRW HQ.
Episode Reyna Tropical: KCRW Live from HQ
LA psych-cumbia project Reyna Tropical brings resilient joy to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio with cuts from their long-awaited debut LP, “Malegriá.”
Episode object code Young Fathers: KCRW Live from HQ
Experimental collective Young Fathers bring cuts from their acclaimed 2023 LP “Heavy Heavy” to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio.
Episode Asha Puthli: KCRW Live from HQ
Cosmic disco legend Asha Puthli returns to the live stage after 40 years — and she’s got a lot to say.
Episode Sleater-Kinney: KCRW Live from HQ
Punk colossi Sleater-Kinney rip through cuts from their 11th album “Little Rope” and open up about grief, vulnerability, and their enduring 30-year career.
Episode South Hill Experiment: KCRW Live from HQ
LA jazz-folk project South Hill Experiment perform cuts from new EP “South Hill & Friends” plus faves like “Chameleons” and “DREAMS!”
Episode Ana Tijoux: KCRW Live from HQ
Ana Tijoux returns with the lush pop balladry and incisive, Spanish-language bars of her 2024 LP “Vida.”
Episode Barry Can’t Swim: KCRW Live from HQ
Rising Scottish producer Barry Can’t Swim brings stage show of cuts from his 2023 LP “When Will We Land?” (and beyond) to KCRW HQ.
Episode Faye Webster: KCRW Live from HQ
Ahead of crushing her Coachella debut, Faye Webster went Live From KCRW HQ with highlights from her 2024 LP “Underdressed at the Symphony” — here’s the video.
Episode Porij: KCRW Live from HQ
Manchester indie-dance quartet Porij brings cuts from their debut EP “Teething,” including “Unpredictable” to KCRW HQ.
Episode Gaby Moreno: KCRW Live from HQ
Grammy-winning Guatemalan singer Gaby Moreno makes her KCRW live debut for us with intoxicating cuts from new LP “Dusk.”
Episode Benny Sings: KCRW Live from Apogee Studio
Dutch melodist Benny Sings and his megawatt band hit Apogee Studio with cuts from the acclaimed 2023 LP “Young Hearts,” including “Pyjamas” and “Movie Star.”
Episode Black Pumas: KCRW Live from HQ
Adrian Quesada and Eric Burton of Grammy-nominated psych-soul band Black Pumas deliver a tour de funk that makes their new LP “Chronicles of a Diamond” pop.
Episode Kaiden Surti: Young Creators Project spotlight
Yorba Linda’s Kaiden Surti is a 13-year-old violinist, tabla percussionist, and composer uniting his Indian and American roots through song.
Episode object code Corinne Bailey Rae: KCRW Live from Apogee Studio
Grammy-winner Corinne Bailey Rae expands into punk and free jazz playing cuts from her audacious 2023 LP “Black Rainbows,” live From Apogee Studio.
Episode The Lemonfrogs: Young Creators Project spotlight
San Fernando Valley band The Lemonfrogs have the balm for your next broken heart. It’s their dreamy indie-pop waltz, “Naive.”
Episode Remembering Angela McCluskey: Live on MBE (1995-2010)
KCRW remembers Angela McCluskey, formerly of Wild Colonials, with a selection of KCRW live appearances.
Episode Vagabon: KCRW Live from HQ
LA bedroom-house artist Vagabon brings cuts from her 2023 LP “Sorry I Haven’t Called” to KCRW HQ.
Episode object code Cherry Glazerr: KCRW Live from HQ
LA’s Cherry Glazerr play cuts from new LP “I Don’t Want You Anymore” and Clem Creevy talks the project’s evolving sound.
Episode Devon Gilfillian: KCRW Live from Apogee Studio
Devon Gilfillian transcribes thorny conversations into life-affirming lyrics, exemplified by his 2023 powerhouse “Love You Anyway.”
Episode Wajatta: KCRW Live from HQ
Reggie Watts and John Tejada (Wajatta) combine powers of cosmic improvisation and precision beat-crafting to bring the rave to KCRW HQ.
Episode Allah-Las: KCRW Live from Apogee Studio
LA garage rock kings Allah-Las turn in an all killer no filler set of highlights from their 2023 LP “Zuma 85,” live from Bob Clearmountain’s Apogee Studio.
Episode Wilco: KCRW Live from Apogee Studio
Indie giants Wilco play cuts from their Cate Le Bon-produced 13th studio LP “Cousin” live from Bob Clearmountain’s Apogee Studio.