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Episode chlothegod: KCRW Live from HQ
clothegod flexes the big mood + bigger musical range of her new EP “I Feel Different Everyday” for KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio.
Episode Jensen McRae: KCRW Live from HQ
LA singer-songwriter Jensen McRae hits KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio with searing cuts from her sophomore LP “I Don’t Know How But They Found Me!”
Episode Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory: KCRW Live from HQ
Sharon Van Etten returns to KCRW with her new band The Attachment Theory for an extended and invigorating performance of songs from their self-titled LP.
Episode Bilal: KCRW Live from HQ
On the heels of new LP “Adjust Brightness,” Bilal brings his cosmic-funk-soul spectacular to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio.
Episode Saya Gray: KCRW Live from HQ
Singular alt-rock-pop artist Saya Gray brings the auditory grab bag of her self-titled debut LP to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio.
Episode Yukimi: KCRW Live from HQ
Little Dragon’s Yukimi Nagano caps off her debut North American solo tour with a stop at KCRW HQ; sharing cuts from her new LP “For You.”
Episode SPELLLING: KCRW Live from HQ
Sonic spelunker SPELLLING gets HEAVY in KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio with cuts from her 2025 LP “Portrait of My Heart.”
Episode Octet Stream Japanese Breakfast: KCRW Live from HQ
Japanese Breakfast hits KCRW live between Coachella 2025 gigs with cuts from the new LP “For Melancholy Brunettes & Sad Women.”
Episode Octet Stream Maribou State: KCRW Live from Apogee Studio
English electro-duo Maribou State brings the soulful intensity of their LPs “Hallucinating Love” and “Portraits” to life in Bob Clearmountain’s Apogee Studio.
Episode chemical/x-pdb Beth Gibbons: KCRW Live from Apogee Studio
Portishead’s Beth Gibbons delivers a mesmerizing performance of cuts from 2024 her solo LP “Lives Outgrown,” live from Bob Clearmountain’s Apogee Studio.
Episode The Altons: KCRW Live from HQ
On the heels of their first LP for Daptone Records, “Heartache in Room 14,” East LA souldie connoisseurs The Altons fill KCRW HQ with sweet, slow jams.
Episode Cymande: KCRW Live from HQ
“Renascence” is the first LP in 10 years from UK reggae-soul pioneers Cymande. New album jams + back catalog behemoth “Bra” is comin’ atcha now, Live From HQ.
Episode Jimetta Rose & The Voices of Creation: KCRW Live from HQ
Jimetta Rose & The Voices of Creation choir (Feat. KCRW’s own Novena Carmel) elevates The Annenberg Performance Studio to a higher plane of existence.
Episode Pearl & The Oysters: KCRW Live from HQ
LA’s Pearl & the Oysters bring the swingin’ cocktail-party-in-space vibes of ‘Planet Pearl’ to KCRW HQ.
Episode Nilüfer Yanya: KCRW Live from HQ
UK guitar goddess Nilüfer Yanya translates the yearning ache of 2024’s “My Method Actor” into a seriously sultry world live at the KCRW studio.
Episode Troff document Kate Bollinger: KCRW Live from HQ
Kate Bollinger fills KCRW's Annenberg Performance Studio with her hazy, pretty "Songs From A Thousand Frames Of Mind."
Episode Jessica Pratt: KCRW Live from HQ
LA-native Jessica Pratt brings twisted psych-folk sounds to the Annenberg Performance Studio via performances of 2024’s “Better Hate” and 2019’s “Poly Blue.”
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!”