Music

LA electro-jazz-pop duo Brijean delivers a pristinely arranged set of highlights from their new LP “Macro,” live from KCRW HQ.

from Live From

Braxe + Falcon easily ascend to number one as more and more DJs succumb to the ultra-smooth charms of "All This Love."

from Music Special Programming

The presumptive Democratic nominee has embraced Gen Z internet memes and pop star Charli XCX ’s viral summer album “brat” to energize young voters.

Kamala Harris’ ‘brat’ summer: Will memes get Gen Z to the polls?

The presumptive Democratic nominee has embraced Gen Z internet memes and pop star Charli XCX ’s viral summer album “brat” to energize young voters.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

SoCal’s freakiest fest returns from hiatus to the glistening shores of Lake Perris Oct. 10 – Oct. 13.

Desert Daze 2024 lineup: Jack White, De La Soul, DFA 1979, The Mars Volta + more

SoCal’s freakiest fest returns from hiatus to the glistening shores of Lake Perris Oct. 10 – Oct. 13.

from Music News

PJ Morton wrote his latest album during a 30-day trip across Africa, where he collaborated with local artists Mádé Kuti, Asa, the Soweto Spiritual Singers, and others.

‘Cape Town to Cairo’: PJ Morton reconnects with his ancestral roots

PJ Morton wrote his latest album during a 30-day trip across Africa, where he collaborated with local artists Mádé Kuti, Asa, the Soweto Spiritual Singers, and others.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Fanatic! I hope you had a hydrated and music-filled week.

KCRW Broadcast 798

Fanatic! I hope you had a hydrated and music-filled week.

from Henry Rollins

Soul-jazz-hip-hop stalwart José James hits KCRW with his fifth(!) performance, sharing highlights from “1978” — his most soulful, funky, and political album yet.

José James: KCRW Live from HQ

Soul-jazz-hip-hop stalwart José James hits KCRW with his fifth(!) performance, sharing highlights from “1978” — his most soulful, funky, and political album yet.

from Live From

LA psych-cumbia project Reyna Tropical brings resilient joy to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio with cuts from their long-awaited debut LP, “Malegriá.”

Reyna Tropical: KCRW Live from HQ

LA psych-cumbia project Reyna Tropical brings resilient joy to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio with cuts from their long-awaited debut LP, “Malegriá.”

from Live From

Experimental collective Young Fathers bring cuts from their acclaimed 2023 LP “Heavy Heavy” to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio.

Young Fathers: KCRW Live from HQ

Experimental collective Young Fathers bring cuts from their acclaimed 2023 LP “Heavy Heavy” to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio.

from Live From

The owner of historic Hollywood studio Boulevard Recording struggles to keep the doors open following the pandemic, a crumbling industry, and a devastating fire.

What it takes to preserve a legacy at Boulevard Recording

The owner of historic Hollywood studio Boulevard Recording struggles to keep the doors open following the pandemic, a crumbling industry, and a devastating fire.

from KCRW Features

Musician Reggie Andrews mentored hundreds of students at LA’s Locke High School, some of whom became stars, like Thundercat and Kamasi Washington.

South LA music teacher helped create modern jazz and hip-hop scene

Musician Reggie Andrews mentored hundreds of students at LA’s Locke High School, some of whom became stars, like Thundercat and Kamasi Washington.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Fanatic. I hope you had a good week and you’re maintaining your hydration levels.

KCRW Broadcast 797

Fanatic. I hope you had a good week and you’re maintaining your hydration levels.

from Henry Rollins

On July 19-20, the Hollywood Bowl is offering a concert featuring actors from “High School Musical,” “The Little Mermaid,” “The Lion King,” and more.

Corbin Bleu joins Disney actors for nostalgic concert

On July 19-20, the Hollywood Bowl is offering a concert featuring actors from “High School Musical,” “The Little Mermaid,” “The Lion King,” and more.

from KCRW Features

Compton native Channel Tres, known for mixing West Coast rap and classic house, is out with his long anticipated debut album titled “Head Rush.”

On his debut album, Compton’s Channel Tres fuses hip hop and house

Compton native Channel Tres, known for mixing West Coast rap and classic house, is out with his long anticipated debut album titled “Head Rush.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

From mountain tops to the underworld, Robert Macfarlane explores the natural world through language, metaphor, and music.

Robert Macfarlane on nature, language, and music

From mountain tops to the underworld, Robert Macfarlane explores the natural world through language, metaphor, and music.

from Life Examined

Fanatic! I hope you had a safe holiday. People in my neighborhood take fireworks very seriously and it was quite loud around here.

KCRW Broadcast 796

Fanatic! I hope you had a safe holiday. People in my neighborhood take fireworks very seriously and it was quite loud around here.

from Henry Rollins

Multi-disciplinary artist Vince Staples emphasizes the importance of connecting with his fans, staying grounded, and maintaining authenticity in his art.

Vince Staples on maintaining a connection with creativity and his fans

Multi-disciplinary artist Vince Staples emphasizes the importance of connecting with his fans, staying grounded, and maintaining authenticity in his art.

from The Treatment

Fanatic! As I’m writing to you, the temperature is going further and further up to eventually climb into the mid 90s. Something to look forward to.

KCRW Broadcast 795

Fanatic! As I’m writing to you, the temperature is going further and further up to eventually climb into the mid 90s. Something to look forward to.

from Henry Rollins

Cosmic disco legend Asha Puthli returns to the live stage after 40 years — and she’s got a lot to say.

Disco legend Asha Puthli: Live from KCRW

Cosmic disco legend Asha Puthli returns to the live stage after 40 years — and she’s got a lot to say.

from Live From

While we're off this week, we want to introduce you to a new show made by our pals over at Maximum Fun.

Crying in the Club (from "Primer")

While we're off this week, we want to introduce you to a new show made by our pals over at Maximum Fun.

from Lost Notes