Live Performances

Summer in Los Angeles means shows, shows and more shows. Check out a few updates to the KCRW Presents calendar.

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The Raconteurs return from an eleven year hiatus with their new record Help Us Stranger.

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Jordan Rakei has become a steady beacon of the soulful and intimate music coming out of the London music scene. At 27 years old, he's 3 albums into his goal of 5 by the age of 30.

Listen: Jordan Rakei brings his genre-hopping sound to MBE for a live session

Jordan Rakei has become a steady beacon of the soulful and intimate music coming out of the London music scene. At 27 years old, he's 3 albums into his goal of 5 by the age of 30.

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Homegrown in Los Angeles, Local Natives have been on our radar since their debut album "Gorilla Manor" in 2010.

Local Natives perform music from new album 'Violet Street' live on MBE

Homegrown in Los Angeles, Local Natives have been on our radar since their debut album "Gorilla Manor" in 2010.

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Azniv Korkejian has been making music under the moniker Bedouine since 2017.  We're excited to welcome her to KCRW for her first visit in advance of the release of her sophomore album…

Listen: Bedouine previews music from her new album live on MBE

Azniv Korkejian has been making music under the moniker Bedouine since 2017.  We're excited to welcome her to KCRW for her first visit in advance of the release of her sophomore album…

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Natalie Laura Mering has released four albums under her stage name Weyes Blood.

Weyes Blood performs music from 'Titantic Rising' live on MBE

Natalie Laura Mering has released four albums under her stage name Weyes Blood.

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Pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi has released his most ambitious project to date.

Pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi performs live on MBE

Pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi has released his most ambitious project to date.

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Maverick Sabre  is an English-Irish songwriter, singer and rapper. His soul and rock inspired music has made fans of many KCRW DJs.

Maverick Sabre makes live US radio debut on Morning Becomes Eclectic

Maverick Sabre  is an English-Irish songwriter, singer and rapper. His soul and rock inspired music has made fans of many KCRW DJs.

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Singer-songwriter Andy Shauf co-founded Foxwarren with three friends from college in the late 2000s.

Andy Shauf's Foxwarren performs live on Morning Becomes Eclectic

Singer-songwriter Andy Shauf co-founded Foxwarren with three friends from college in the late 2000s.

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Nearly 20 years into their careers, Silversun Pickups have released their 5th studio album Widow's Weeds with producer Butch Vig at the helm.

Silversun Pickups

Nearly 20 years into their careers, Silversun Pickups have released their 5th studio album Widow's Weeds with producer Butch Vig at the helm.

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Hayden Thorpe, former front man of Wild Beasts, has released his debut solo record Diviner.

Hayden Thorpe

Hayden Thorpe, former front man of Wild Beasts, has released his debut solo record Diviner.

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Lee Fields has worked with Kool & The Gang, B.B. King and Bobby Womack to name a few.

Lee Fields & The Expressions

Lee Fields has worked with Kool & The Gang, B.B. King and Bobby Womack to name a few.

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Pure Bathing Culture recently released their third studio album "Night Pass."

Pure Bathing Culture

Pure Bathing Culture recently released their third studio album "Night Pass."

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Jose Galvan shares highlights from Vampire Weekend's impressive career-spanning session for Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Watch Vampire Weekend perform "Holiday" in career-spanning set

Jose Galvan shares highlights from Vampire Weekend's impressive career-spanning session for Morning Becomes Eclectic.

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Father of the Bride, Vampire Weekend's first album without Rostam and first album in 6 years, features a slew of guest artists including Jenny Lewis, Steve Lacy and Danielle Haim.

Vampire Weekend performs career-spanning set on MBE

Father of the Bride, Vampire Weekend's first album without Rostam and first album in 6 years, features a slew of guest artists including Jenny Lewis, Steve Lacy and Danielle Haim.

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Harriet Brown answers a few questions from Mario Cotto about his new album and anticipated Summer Nights performance in Pasadena, June 1st.

Harriet Brown on his new album and Summer Nights concert

Harriet Brown answers a few questions from Mario Cotto about his new album and anticipated Summer Nights performance in Pasadena, June 1st.

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French composer and musician Yann Tiersen's new album All has him incorporating field recordings from Germany all the way to California.

Composer Yann Tiersen performs new music on MBE

French composer and musician Yann Tiersen's new album All has him incorporating field recordings from Germany all the way to California.

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After a 12-year hiatus, several trans-continental moves, and various literally cinematic projects, the founders of The Cinematic Orchestra performed new music live for KCRW.

The Cinematic Orchestra's performance sounds both timeless and futuristic

After a 12-year hiatus, several trans-continental moves, and various literally cinematic projects, the founders of The Cinematic Orchestra performed new music live for KCRW.

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The Cinematic Orchestra are back after a 12 year hiatus with their new album To Believe.

The Cinematic Orchestra records intimate performance for KCRW

The Cinematic Orchestra are back after a 12 year hiatus with their new album To Believe.

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KCRW Presents the 10th Anniversary of Summer Nights. Free, All-Ages, Outdoor Performances Featuring KCRW-Curated Bands, and the Station’s Stellar DJs. Check the lineup!

KCRW's HQ Summer Nights announced feat. Black Pumas, Y La Bamba, and Andrew Bird

KCRW Presents the 10th Anniversary of Summer Nights. Free, All-Ages, Outdoor Performances Featuring KCRW-Curated Bands, and the Station’s Stellar DJs. Check the lineup!

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