Best New Music

Now that we officially have our second Top 30 chart of 2022 posted, the real fun can begin. Who’s up? Who’s down? Who’s brand new to the party?

from Music Special Programming

Compelling songwriter, guitarist, social activist, and producer Jelly Cleaver has been unifying the London Jazz and DIY indie scene with her own mix of slinky, emotive sizzle, as heard…

from Today's Top Tune

Music to make you feel.

Francesca Harding's playlist, January 18, 2022

Music to make you feel.

from Francesca Harding

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm.

Travis Holcombe's playlist, January 18, 2022

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm.

from FREAKS ONLY

Selections ranging from the return of Bob Moses to down-home bluegrass courtesy of Sad Daddy honor KCRW’s commitment to eclecticism.

Five Songs to Hear This Week: Bob Moses, Bluegrass, and a Prince for Gen-Z

Selections ranging from the return of Bob Moses to down-home bluegrass courtesy of Sad Daddy honor KCRW’s commitment to eclecticism.

from Music News

Earl Sweatshirt continues to create music on his own terms, defying the expectations of what a lyricist should sound like.

MBE Jan. 18: Earl Sweatshirt gets ‘Sick!’

Earl Sweatshirt continues to create music on his own terms, defying the expectations of what a lyricist should sound like.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard has been hard at work on “Ocean Child,” his curated tribute compilation to the songs of Yoko Ono, featuring a wide range of guests including We Are…

David Byrne and Yo La Tengo: ‘Who Has Seen The Wind’

Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard has been hard at work on “Ocean Child,” his curated tribute compilation to the songs of Yoko Ono, featuring a wide range of guests including We Are…

from Today's Top Tune

KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

Eclectic 24

KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

José Galván guest hosts Freaks Only.

José Galván's playlist, January 17, 2022

José Galván guest hosts Freaks Only.

from José Galván

Travis Holcombe guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Travis Holcombe's playlist, January 17 2022

Travis Holcombe guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

from FREAKS ONLY

After almost a decade, Young Prisms return with a slew of new fuzzy guitar songs this spring. Dripping with shoegaze emo, “Honeydew” will quench your yearning for a dreamstate.

Young Prisms: ‘Honeydew’

After almost a decade, Young Prisms return with a slew of new fuzzy guitar songs this spring. Dripping with shoegaze emo, “Honeydew” will quench your yearning for a dreamstate.

from Today's Top Tune

KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

Eclectic 24

KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

Jason Kramer's playlist, January 16, 2022

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

from Jason Kramer

Jeremy Sole hosts a sonic trip through the past, present and future of Roots music. Listen On-Demand to the latest show.

Jeremy Sole's playlist, January 16, 2022

Jeremy Sole hosts a sonic trip through the past, present and future of Roots music. Listen On-Demand to the latest show.

from Jeremy Sole

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

Raul Campos' playlist, January 16, 2022

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

from Raul Campos

New releases in all genres.

Chris Douridas' playlist, January 16, 2022

New releases in all genres.

from Chris Douridas

KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

Eclectic 24

KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist January 16, 2022

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

from Nassir Nassirzadeh

Metropolis playlist, January 15, 2022.

Metropolis playlist, January 15, 2022

Metropolis playlist, January 15, 2022.

from Metropolis

A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, January 15, 2022

A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

from Tyler Boudreaux