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New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

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In the midst of an action-packed week, we’re kicking out the (slow) jams and giving you a chance at tickets for… OASIS(!).

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

West London-based singer-songwriter Nilüfer Yanya has been receiving well-deserved praise for her new full length, My Method Actor, an organic and intimate recording.

Today’s Top Tune: Nilüfer Yanya - ‘Mutations’

West London-based singer-songwriter Nilüfer Yanya has been receiving well-deserved praise for her new full length, My Method Actor, an organic and intimate recording.

from Today's Top Tune

Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, October 2, 2024

Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.

from Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

Prepare to catch some serious feels for the laid-back grooves of LA producer Sweatson Klank’s latest, “Catchin’ Feels.”

FREAKS ONLY playlist: October 2, 2024

Prepare to catch some serious feels for the laid-back grooves of LA producer Sweatson Klank’s latest, “Catchin’ Feels.”

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This week's 5 Songs to Hear are curated by KCRW Social Media Producer Malorie McCall. Prepare to swoon.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Ggwendolyn, Soft Contact, Beccs

This week's 5 Songs to Hear are curated by KCRW Social Media Producer Malorie McCall. Prepare to swoon.

from Music News

LA-native folk artist Jessica Pratt shares vivid cuts from her new LP “Here in the Pitch” — equally informed by Aleister Crowley and “Pet Sounds.”

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: October 2, 2024

LA-native folk artist Jessica Pratt shares vivid cuts from her new LP “Here in the Pitch” — equally informed by Aleister Crowley and “Pet Sounds.”

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Singer Ella Raphael was weaned on Elvis, Edith Piaf, and (naturally) her namesake Ella Fitzgerald.

Today’s Top Tune: Ella Raphael - ‘Tangled Love’

Singer Ella Raphael was weaned on Elvis, Edith Piaf, and (naturally) her namesake Ella Fitzgerald.

from Today's Top Tune

Music to make you feel.

Francesca Harding's playlist, October 1, 2024

Music to make you feel.

from Francesca Harding

Ethereal dance music goddess Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith taps Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard for the absorbing new cut “Neptunes.”

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Joe Goddard, Gang of Four

Ethereal dance music goddess Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith taps Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard for the absorbing new cut “Neptunes.”

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Ahead of releasing her sophomore album “Dotr” and headlining the Fonda, DJ/pianist LP Giobbi shares sweet song selects and some seriously inspirational words.

DJ/classically trained pianist LP Giobbi brings inspirational words + sweet selects

Ahead of releasing her sophomore album “Dotr” and headlining the Fonda, DJ/pianist LP Giobbi shares sweet song selects and some seriously inspirational words.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

World premiere: “Three Piece Suit” from London Afro-futurist jazz collective Kokoroko + a profoundly feel-good guest DJ set from LP Giobbi.

MBE playlist Oct. 1: LP Giobbi’s selects + the world premiere of Kokoroko’s ‘Three Piece Suit’

World premiere: “Three Piece Suit” from London Afro-futurist jazz collective Kokoroko + a profoundly feel-good guest DJ set from LP Giobbi.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Ascending Australian nobility Royel Otis released a fantastic debut album earlier this year — PRATTS & PAIN. This week will give us a deluxe vinyl release of that very record.

Today’s Top Tune: Royel Otis - ‘Velvet’

Ascending Australian nobility Royel Otis released a fantastic debut album earlier this year — PRATTS & PAIN. This week will give us a deluxe vinyl release of that very record.

from Today's Top Tune

A spare-yet-danceable track from Justin Jay + Jessica Pratt just ahead of her “Morning Becomes Eclectic” set.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Justin Jay, Jessica Pratt, Mermaid Chunky

A spare-yet-danceable track from Justin Jay + Jessica Pratt just ahead of her “Morning Becomes Eclectic” set.

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"In Waves," the sophomore LP from Jamie xx holds fast at no. 1 as Ezra Collective's "Dance, No One's Watching" enjoys a release week boost into second place.

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: September 23–29, 2024

"In Waves," the sophomore LP from Jamie xx holds fast at no. 1 as Ezra Collective's "Dance, No One's Watching" enjoys a release week boost into second place.

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Yola’s “Future Enemies,” Kit Sebastian’s “New Internationale,” and Kris Kristofferson’s take on “Me and Bobby McGee” await.

MBE playlist Sep. 30: Yola, Kit Sebastian, Kris Kristofferson (RIP)

Yola’s “Future Enemies,” Kit Sebastian’s “New Internationale,” and Kris Kristofferson’s take on “Me and Bobby McGee” await.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

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.

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.

Singer-songwriter Daniel Blake followed his heart, literally.

Today’s Top Tune: Daniel Blake - ‘Dreaming About It’

Singer-songwriter Daniel Blake followed his heart, literally.

from Today's Top Tune

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, September 29, 2024

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…

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