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Episode Leon Bridges
Leon Bridges’ debut album came out of nowhere with a distinctive retro sound that won him a massive following. His ambitious follow up, Good Thing, shows a whole new side of him.
Episode Christine and the Queens
Christine and the Queens is a musical project from French pop star and choreographer Héloïse Letissier. Now taking the name Chris, the artist turns to the dancefloor to explore themes of gender and desire.
Episode Octet Stream Café Tacvba
Café Tacvba are icons of Latin alternative rock. The Mexican band has been highly influential with their fusion of regional folk and rock and have a dedicated following across the globe.
Episode application/x-troff-me Shame
We discovered the viscerally thrilling punk rock of UK band Shame when we encountered them at SXSW this year. They were the talk of the festival and for good reason. We welcome them for a live set.
Episode Bob Moses
The past few years have been a whirlwind for duo Bob Moses. The Vancouver natives connected in New York City and produced a debut that was a critical and fan favorite.
Episode Hozier
Irish singer Hozier rose quickly to global fame then dropped out of the public eye.
Episode DeVotchKa
DeVotchKa has a distinct cinematic, sweeping indie rock sound and the Denver band is back with their first new album in 7 years. There is no one who sounds like them and we’re happy to have them back in our studio.
Episode Cat Power
Cat Power is the moniker of Chan Marshall.
Episode text/texmacs The Presets
We welcome party starters The Presets into the studio to get our weekend started right! The Aussie electronic music veterans released their long-awaited 4th studio album, HI VIZ, earlier this year and are in the midst of a US tour.
Episode Yo-Yo Ma
Yo-Yo Ma is widely regarded as one of the greatest cellists of all time and joins us for a solo live performance at 10am to play the music of Bach.
Episode Jungle
Jungle’s highly anticipated sophomore album was heavily influenced by their time living here in Los Angeles. We share a live session with the UK band on the release date for For Ever.
Episode Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats
Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats released their excellent sophomore album Tearing at the Seams earlier this year and have been on the road ever since. Inspired by personal drama, but full of hope, the new songs come alive on stage.
Episode Neil and Liam Finn
They’ve been playing music together for many, many years, but father/son duo Neil and Liam Finn waited until the time was right to record a proper album together.
Episode Charlotte Gainsbourg
French singer Charlotte Gainsbourg came by KCRW to record a short set of music from her new album, “Rest.”
Episode Rex Orange County
Rex Orange County is not from Southern California. In fact, it’s the moniker of 20-year-old UK musician Alex O'Connor, whose star has risen swiftly on the strength of the insanely catchy single Loving Is Easy.
Episode Lord Huron
With their first release on a major label, LA’s Lord Huron are more popular than ever. Their third album Vide Noir is beloved by critics and fans alike and we welcome them for a live set in the midst of a nationwide headlining tour.
Episode Jim James
My Morning Jacket frontman and guitar hero Jim James released his fuzz-drenched new solo album Uniform Distortion to rave reviews and brings a full band to our studio.
Episode Dirty Projectors
The Dirty Projectors, fronted by David Longstreth, have been a hugely influential band since their formation in 2002. Their distinct sound is beautifully off kilter and their latest effort Lamp Lit Prose is positively bright and bouncy.
Episode The Midnight Hour
Two of hip-hop's most skilled composers Ali Shaheed Muhammad (of A Tribe Called Quest) and Adrian Younge have partnered as The Midnight Hour.
Episode Troff document Greta Van Fleet
Michigan quartet Greta Van Fleet has seen a quick rise to fame for their classic rock sound. They were the talk of Coachella this year and will bring a blistering live set to our basement studio.
Episode Calexico
Calexico have always channeled the culture of the American Southwest in their music. Their 9th album, recorded here in California, is a fresh take on their indie rock sound. We’re excited to welcome them back to our studio for a live set.
Episode Franz Ferdinand
Beloved Scottish band Franz Ferdinand released their 5th album -- a collection of dancefloor-ready, swaggering disco rock tracks -- earlier this Spring. They played a set at Apogee Studio in front of a live audience and we will share highlights.
Episode EELS
EELS join us before the launch of their world tour for the FIRST full band live performance of songs from their new album The Deconstruction.
Episode Courtney Barnett
Courtney Barnett has experienced a quick rise to indie rock fame thanks to whip smart lyricism and a stream-of-conscious singing style that puts the focus on her wry observations about everyday life.
Episode Sofi Tukker
Dynamic duo Sofi Tukker have found an impassioned following for their infectious dance pop sound. They just released their debut full length Treehouse and will return to our studio for a special 4-song set at 10am.
Episode chemical/x-mdl-rdfile Jade Bird
Jade Bird is one of the most talked about artists of the moment. She more than lives up to the hype with incredible energy, wit and wisdom far beyond her 20 years. We host a live set before she heads out to the desert for the Stagecoach Festival.
Episode C header Tom Misch
Tom Misch was voted "Best New Artist" by KCRW's Djs last year and just released his debut album. He’s a musical chameleon who hopscotches across genres with ease, and we can’t wait to hear it live in his first US radio session.
Episode Moby
On Moby's 15th studio album Everything was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt, the electronic music pioneer presents a view of the apocalypse with an undercurrent of beauty and a dash of hope.
Episode The Voidz
The Voidz joined us for a live session.
Episode Hollie Cook
Music is in Hollie Cook’s DNA, as the daughter of S*x Pistols’ drummer Paul Cook. She got her start as a member of punk rock outfit The Slits and now makes solo music best described as tropical pop.