Best New Music

Jose Galvan takes a break from his January MBE hosting duties to cue up 3 tracks for you to put on repeat over the holiday weekend.

from Music News

Raconteur Odario, who is known for his work with Canadian hip-hop soul outfit Grand Analog, steps out to tell his own story.

from Today's Top Tune

The Jungle Giants premiere "Sending Me Ur Loving." The  track is a jumper, dropping at the tail end of this harrowing Australian Summer.

Track Premiere: Australian band The Jungle Giants bring us "Sending Me Ur Loving"

The Jungle Giants premiere "Sending Me Ur Loving." The  track is a jumper, dropping at the tail end of this harrowing Australian Summer.

from Music News

Greg Dulli arguably reigns as the lord of desire for songs that run the full spectrum of what we pine for and sometimes get.

Greg Dulli's "Pantomima" is high-octane pop drama

Greg Dulli arguably reigns as the lord of desire for songs that run the full spectrum of what we pine for and sometimes get.

from Today's Top Tune

Reliable indie rockers Real Estate just announced their return with a new album  The Main Thing , out February 28. Listen to the bright lead single "Paper Cup" feat.

Real Estate announce new album and single "Paper Cup" (feat. Sylvan Esso)

Reliable indie rockers Real Estate just announced their return with a new album  The Main Thing , out February 28. Listen to the bright lead single "Paper Cup" feat.

from Music News

As we sniff out new musical talent in 2020, we came across an underground duo from North London called Sorry.

Sorry: “Right Round The Clock”

As we sniff out new musical talent in 2020, we came across an underground duo from North London called Sorry.

from Today's Top Tune

Jamie Strong, co-founder of Innovative Leisure Records, tells us about the label's origins and their big party this weekend at Pappy & Harriet's.

Innovative Leisure Records celebrates 10-year anniversary

Jamie Strong, co-founder of Innovative Leisure Records, tells us about the label's origins and their big party this weekend at Pappy & Harriet's.

from Music News

Two reports released recently shine a light on the decade-long trends shaping our relationships to listening, from the dominance of video to the vinyl "boom" that isn't quite.

The past year, and decade, in music listening: Video rules, the boy's club remains

Two reports released recently shine a light on the decade-long trends shaping our relationships to listening, from the dominance of video to the vinyl "boom" that isn't quite.

from NPR

Emily King delivered a highly-acclaimed album titled Scenery in 2019, that has garnered two Grammy Award nominations.

Emily King: “Look At Me Now” (Acoustic Version)

Emily King delivered a highly-acclaimed album titled Scenery in 2019, that has garnered two Grammy Award nominations.

from Today's Top Tune

Examining Berlin’s impact as the world’s uncontested center of cool.

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Examining Berlin’s impact as the world’s uncontested center of cool.

from The Fink + Forty Show

Los Angeles-based duo Mapache announce new album and premiere "Life On Fire." Listen to their distinct SoCal sound influenced by Laurel Canyon folk, Bakersfield country and more.

KCRW Exclusive: Mapache announce new album and track premiere for 'Life On Fire'

Los Angeles-based duo Mapache announce new album and premiere "Life On Fire." Listen to their distinct SoCal sound influenced by Laurel Canyon folk, Bakersfield country and more.

from Music News

Teebs’ 47 minute full-length recording, Anicca , is his first album in 5 years.

Teebs: “Atoms Song” featuring Thomas Stankiewicz

Teebs’ 47 minute full-length recording, Anicca , is his first album in 5 years.

from Today's Top Tune

The legendary German house duo known as Booka Shade have earned huge recognition as one of the most celebrated electronic acts to come out of Europe over the past two decades with…

Booka Shade Mix

The legendary German house duo known as Booka Shade have earned huge recognition as one of the most celebrated electronic acts to come out of Europe over the past two decades with…

from Metropolis

Aaron Byrd is back with anticipated releases for 2020. Check out gorgeous new work from Moses Sumney, the latest from recently announced Coachella Headliner Frank Ocean and much more.

Music For Your Weekend feat. Moses Sumney, Frank Ocean, Khruangbin & Leon Bridges, and J-Felix

Aaron Byrd is back with anticipated releases for 2020. Check out gorgeous new work from Moses Sumney, the latest from recently announced Coachella Headliner Frank Ocean and much more.

from Music News

Let's roll back time for a second with The James Hunter Six.

The James Hunter Six: “I Can Change Your Mind”

Let's roll back time for a second with The James Hunter Six.

from Today's Top Tune

KCRW DJ Anne Litt shares a track premiere from Chicago-based artist Neal Francis. His music is reminiscent of Dr.

Track Premiere: Neal Francis "Don't Call Me No More"

KCRW DJ Anne Litt shares a track premiere from Chicago-based artist Neal Francis. His music is reminiscent of Dr.

from Music News

Just like a reggae beat, Mortimer's rise into stardom holds rock steady. A beautiful debut EP features "Lightning," a warm and loving anthem sure to heat up a chilly winter.

Mortimer: “Lightning”

Just like a reggae beat, Mortimer's rise into stardom holds rock steady. A beautiful debut EP features "Lightning," a warm and loving anthem sure to heat up a chilly winter.

from Today's Top Tune

After stints leading Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros and Ima Robot, indie-folk hitmaker Alex Ebert presents solo work with "Stronger."

Alex Ebert presents solo work with "Stronger"

After stints leading Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros and Ima Robot, indie-folk hitmaker Alex Ebert presents solo work with "Stronger."

from Today's Top Tune

KCRW's Presents calendar is off to a very hot start in 2020. Check out all of the shows around SoCal we have coming your way in January.

KCRW Presents: New Year, New Shows

KCRW's Presents calendar is off to a very hot start in 2020. Check out all of the shows around SoCal we have coming your way in January.

from Music News

Robert Pollard  shows little sign of slowing down, with the announcement of the latest Guided By Voices album,   Surrender Your Poppy Field. Listen to the premiere of album track,…

Track Premiere: Guided By Voices 'Volcano'

Robert Pollard  shows little sign of slowing down, with the announcement of the latest Guided By Voices album,   Surrender Your Poppy Field. Listen to the premiere of album track,…

from Music News