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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.
Episode Jack White
We air a live session with Jack White at 10am to celebrate the release of his new album Boarding House Reach. This will be one of his first live radio sessions behind this album and one of his first live performances in 4 years.
Episode Jordan Rakei
He’s a rare talent emerging from London’s current nexus of jazz, hip-hop, and electronic musicians. We expect you’ll be hearing the name Jordan Rakei for many years to come.
Episode Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Cali rockers Black Rebel Motorcycle Club released their first album in five years earlier this year. Wrong Creatures veers from garage rock to moaning guitars and atmospheric slow burners, all with a dark edge.
Episode Rhye
They made their live radio debut at KCRW and we are excited to welcome them back for this special session, Rhye.
Episode Bahamas
Singer/songwriter Bahamas enlisted members of D’Angelo’s backing band to draw out the grooves and subtle funk in his music on his latest album, Earthtones.
Episode Until the Ribbon Breaks
Newly relocated to LA, duo Until the Ribbon Breaks are releasing their highly anticipated new self-titled full-length album this month.
Episode Brett Dennen
One of our favorite singer-songwriters, Brett Dennen, stops by on the release date for his new EP Let’s.
Episode Typhoon
Portland, Oregon collective Typhoon crafts ornate, big-hearted indie rock anthems and returned with their highly anticipated album Offerings after a four-year hiatus.
Episode Marlon Williams
New Zealand native Marlon Williams created his sophomore album Make Way For Love in the wake of a break up (with fellow musician Aldous Harding, who actually duets with him on one of the songs!).
Episode St. Vincent
St. Vincent (aka Annie Clark) stops by for a short acoustic set at 10am. The art pop star will play songs from her critically acclaimed album MASSEDUCTION.
Episode First Aid Kit
We host charming Swedish sister duo First Aid Kit for a live performance just days after the release of their new record “Ruins.”
Episode Tune-Yards
For the 4th Tune-Yards full length album I can feel you creep into my private life, bandleader Merrill Garbus turned to her longtime bass player Nate Brenner as her producing partner.
Episode Wolf Parade
Canadian rockers Wolf Parade returned from a significant hiatus with their fantastic record Cry Cry Cry. The album has an energetic urgency and is full of tightly crafted punchy pop-rock anthems that will be incredible to witness live.
Episode Jim James
My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James dropped a gorgeous record of covers called Tribute To 2 late last year.
Episode Ty Segall
The songs we’ve sampled off LA rocker Ty Segall’s forthcoming album are some of his best yet. He’ll pop by our studio to premiere more new material from Freedom’s Goblin, in advance of its January 26 release.
Episode Destroyer
Destroyer is the long-running solo project from The New Pornographer’s Dan Bejar. Destroyer’s 12th album ken showcases the evocative songwriting he is known for and we’re excited to welcome the band for a live set.
Episode Octet Stream Khruangbin
Khruangbin are a captivating trio who expands their Thai funk sound to include hints of the Middle East on their album Con Todo El Mundo.
Episode Brandi Carlile
We kick off 2018’s live performance calendar with one of our favorite singer-songwriters – Brandi Carlile. She’s here to play new songs in advance of the February release date for her album By The Way, I Forgive You.
Episode The Barr Brothers
Montreal folk rockers The Barr Brothers -- led by siblings Brad and Andrew Barr -- are touring behind their third album Queens of the Breakers.
Episode TeX document Keith & Tex
Jamaican duo Keith & Tex have been making music for more than 50 years and are one of the last groups from the 60s rocksteady era who are still touring.
Episode Game of Thrones composer Ramin Djawadi
Game of Thrones composer Ramin Djawadi brings a small ensemble to our studio for a live performance.
Episode Stars
Canadian indie pop group Stars are longtime KCRW favorites. They've always had arena-sized choruses on songs that cover. heartbreak and hope in equal amounts.
Episode Phoebe Bridgers
Phoebe Bridgers is a promising young singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles whose songwriting explores complex emotions in imaginative ways.
Episode Day Wave
Day Wave's debut album is filled with lush, sun-soaked guitar pop with dreamy vocals.
Episode Troff document (with manpage macros) Lawrence Rothman
Lawrence Rothman embodies a number of diverse, gender-bending alter egos on his new album The Book of Law.
Episode Elbow
UK band Elbow is a longtime station favorite and its new album is absolutely gorgeous.