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Episode St. Paul + The Broken Bones: KCRW Live from HQ
Alabama rockers St. Paul & The Broken Bones make “Angels In Science Fiction” feel so real, Live From: KCRW HQ.
Episode The Linda Lindas: KCRW Live from HQ
The Linda Lindas thrash through cuts from their acclaimed 2022 debut LP “Growing Up” and talk claiming space, dancing to Blondie, and “Racist, Sexist Boy.”
Episode Peter Cat Recording Co.: KCRW Live from HQ
In the midst of a debut US tour — complete with sold-out shows at nearly every stop — New Delhi symphonic indie pop band Peter Cat Recording Co. bring their rising star to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio.
Episode Emily King: KCRW Live from HQ
Multi-Grammy nominee Emily King makes her KCRW: Live From HQ appearance a “Special Occasion,” with intricate R&B examinations of the human condition.
Episode Okay Kaya: KCRW Live from HQ
Idiosyncratic bedroom pop artist Okay Kaya (Kaya Wilkins) brings highlights from her 2022 album SAP — and points beyond — to (still) life in the Annenberg Performance Studio at KCRW HQ.
Episode Arlo Parks: KCRW Live from Apogee Studio
Arlo Parks breaks down the film-centric meaning of new LP “My Soft Machine,” and shares album cuts “Devotion,” “Impurities,” and more — Live From Apogee Studio.
Episode Meridian Brothers: KCRW Live from HQ
Meridian Brothers, the experimental project of Columbian composer Eblis Alvarez, brings “El Grupo Renacimiento” to life at KCRW HQ.
Episode Ezra Collective: KCRW Live from HQ
London jazz quintet Ezra Collective hits KCRW HQ with cuts from their 2022 LP “Where I’m Meant To Be” — including “Victory Dance,” and “Welcome To My World.”
Episode Hermanos Gutiérrez: KCRW Live from HQ
Ecuadorian-Swiss sibling duo Hermanos Gutiérrez unleash their instrumental Latin Western sounds at KCRW, fresh off of their Dan Auerbach-produced 2022 album El Bueno y El Malo.
Episode Danielle Ponder: ‘Roll The Credits’ KCRW Live From HQ
Soul songstress Danielle Ponder drops fan favorite “Roll The Credits” as a single, and we’re sharing the epic video of her playing the song Live From KCRW HQ.
Episode Thee Sacred Souls: KCRW Live from HQ
San Diego’s Thee Sacred Souls fill HQ with sweet sounds from their 2022 self-titled debut including “Future Lover” and “Love is the Way.”
Episode Margo Price: KCRW Live from HQ
Nashville country songstress Margo Price hits KCRW HQ with humor, heartache, and song highlights from her new LP “Strays.”
Episode The Church: KCRW Live from HQ
Legendary Australian psych-rockers The Church play a set of atmospheric gems and share the story behind their new album, “The Hypnogogue.”
Episode Nick Hakim: KCRW Live from HQ
Lo-fi R&B crooner Nick Hakim delivers complex harmonies and expansive jams from his acclaimed 2022 album “COMETA.”
Episode Eddie Chacon + John Carroll Kirby: KCRW Live from HQ
Stones Throw stalwarts John Carroll Kirby and Eddie Chacon perform “Comes and Goes” and other elevated R&B selects ahead of Chacon’s new LP 'Sundown.'
Episode shell script Lee Fields: KCRW Live From HQ
71-year-old soul-funk legend Lee Fields and his fighting-form band The Expressions are here to make you groove and swoon.
Episode Wet Leg: KCRW Live from Anne’s Backyard
Isle of Wight post-punks Wet Leg post up poolside for a soundcheck so wild it alerts the LAPD. At least we have video…
Episode Stromae: KCRW Live from HQ
The Belgian-Rwandan electro-hip-hop maestro stops by HQ to serve up visceral “Multitudes” and talk the myth of creative suffering.
Episode Danielle Ponder: KCRW Live from HQ
Soul/R&B force Danielle Ponder enlivens KCRW HQ with hits from her debut LP, “Some Of Us Are Brave.” Plus, her stunning take on Radiohead’s “Creep.”
Episode Say She She: KCRW Live from Apogee Studio
Brooklyn vocal trio Say She She celebrate the release of their debut album “Prism” with a funked-up, full-band get down at Bob Clearmountain’s legendary Apogee Studio.
Episode Automatic: KCRW Live from Apogee Studio
LA post-punks Automatic hit legendary Apogee Studio for a muscular performance engineered by recording great Bob Clearmountain. They also sit down with KCRW’s Anne Litt for a candid conversation about getting electrocuted, late-stage capitalism, and taking up space in the music industry.
Episode Troff document Tears for Fears: KCRW Live from The Village Studios
Legendary new wave band Tears for Fears joins us at The Village Studios for a killer set spanning classics like “Mad World,” to standouts from their latest album, “The Tipping Point.”
Episode Andrew Bird: KCRW Live from The Village Studios
Dive in for lush performances from “Inside Problems,” plus the story behind the time Mariah Carey challenged him to a whistle-off.
Episode Cuco’s ‘Fantasy Gateway’: Live from KCRW HQ
Hawthorne’s Cuco kicks off our Live From series with an intimate performance, and talks getting sober, his favorite TikTok audio, and his “psychotic” approach to musical reinvention.
Episode Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ centers on Black queerness and self-love
Beyonce’s latest album “Renaissance” is a celebration of Black queer culture that weaves disco, house, and ballroom. It’s an homage to the legends who came before her.
Episode Live from Anne’s Backyard: Toro y Moi
Chaz Bear and co. get psychedelic above the LA skyline to play cuts from “MAHAL” and talk Tagalog, Eric Andre, and an abiding love for Arby’s. Plus, a visit from Mr. Postman.
Episode Live from Anne’s Living Room: Genesis Owusu
What do you do when the neighbors call the cops on your backyard show? Turn the kitchen into a sound booth, shove the dining table out of the way, and start rolling.
Episode Live from Anne’s Backyard: Spoon
Austin's finest purveyors of rock n' roll Spoon join us for a release day celebration of “Lucifer on the Sofa” with a wild set and freewheeling conversation with DJ Raul Campos.
Episode Live from Anne’s Backyard: Jensen McRae
To celebrate National Poetry Month and her debut album “Are You Happy Now?”, LA bard-songstress Jensen McRae delivers an intimate performance and candid conversation about writing, coming of age, and courage.
Episode Live from Anne’s Backyard: Gabriels
Grab your boo or your best solo dance shoes and get ready to swoon as Gabriels take over Anne’s backyard with a nine-piece ensemble.