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Actress Elisabeth Moss discusses her connection to composer Max Richter, and how his "On the Nature of Daylight" influenced her perception of music.

from The Treatment

Kim Gordon is out with a second solo record, which combines her signature noisy sound with distorted trap beats and stream-of-consciousness rapping.

Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon is still experimenting artistically at 70

Kim Gordon is out with a second solo record, which combines her signature noisy sound with distorted trap beats and stream-of-consciousness rapping.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Fanatic. I hope the weather is stable where you are. Helene has impacted millions of lives. It’s going to be months before some parts of the country are back up and running again.

KCRW Broadcast 808

Fanatic. I hope the weather is stable where you are. Helene has impacted millions of lives. It’s going to be months before some parts of the country are back up and running again.

from Henry Rollins

Actor Jovan Adepo discusses his deep connection to John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman's 1963 lyric version of "Lush Life.”

Jovan Adepo connects to a dark, lyric version of "Lush Life"

Actor Jovan Adepo discusses his deep connection to John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman's 1963 lyric version of "Lush Life.”

from The Treatment

Chicago indie rock trio Dehd shares the wobbly and melodically satisfying sounds of "Poetry," their latest LP live from KCRW.

Dehd brings jangly tunes and deadpan banter to KCRW

Chicago indie rock trio Dehd shares the wobbly and melodically satisfying sounds of "Poetry," their latest LP live from KCRW.

from Live From

Jamie xx’s “In Waves” (out now) played in heavy rotation all week on the strength of the final single “Waited All Night” — featuring both of his xx bandmates.

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: September 16–22, 2024

Jamie xx’s “In Waves” (out now) played in heavy rotation all week on the strength of the final single “Waited All Night” — featuring both of his xx bandmates.

from Music Special Programming

A new documentary series examines the world of 1980s hair metal music. KCRW talks to director Jeff Tremaine and founding Guns N’ Roses member Tracii Guns.

Big hair and spandex: New series tackles 80s hair metal world

A new documentary series examines the world of 1980s hair metal music. KCRW talks to director Jeff Tremaine and founding Guns N’ Roses member Tracii Guns.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Fanatic! I’d like to lodge a complaint. It’s now well into September but the weather in my area is still peaking into the 90s every day.

KCRW Broadcast 807

Fanatic! I’d like to lodge a complaint. It’s now well into September but the weather in my area is still peaking into the 90s every day.

from Henry Rollins

An audio folk story examining the tradition of Black watermelon long-haulers, who drive to farms in the South for watermelon and sell them in Black neighborhoods around the US.

Chasing the Watermelon Man

An audio folk story examining the tradition of Black watermelon long-haulers, who drive to farms in the South for watermelon and sell them in Black neighborhoods around the US.

from Lost Notes

On the heels of his new EP “Sophcore,” and ahead of a sold out show at Lodge Room — Moses Sumney hits HQ with a savory set of guest DJ selects.

From mid-70s highlife to 2024 Adult Jazz: Moses Sumney’s DJ selects

On the heels of his new EP “Sophcore,” and ahead of a sold out show at Lodge Room — Moses Sumney hits HQ with a savory set of guest DJ selects.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Sean “Diddy” Combs pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges today.

‘Not guilty’: ‘Diddy’ on sex trafficking, racketeering charges

Sean “Diddy” Combs pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges today.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Soweto Gospel Choir of South Africa’s latest album reimagines popular dance tracks of the last 50 years.

‘History of House’ puts an African twist on famous dance tracks

The Soweto Gospel Choir of South Africa’s latest album reimagines popular dance tracks of the last 50 years.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Fanatic! I hope you had an amazing week. I don’t know what the weather’s like where you are but I’ve got falling leaves and high temperatures. It’s kind of like autumn and kind of not.

KCRW Broadcast 806

Fanatic! I hope you had an amazing week. I don’t know what the weather’s like where you are but I’ve got falling leaves and high temperatures. It’s kind of like autumn and kind of not.

from Henry Rollins

Leon Bridges is back at no. 1 thanks to the smoldering story song “Laredo,” the second single ahead of his forthcoming album “Leon.”

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: September 2–8, 2024

Leon Bridges is back at no. 1 thanks to the smoldering story song “Laredo,” the second single ahead of his forthcoming album “Leon.”

from Music Special Programming

Before streaming music, full albums were released on Tuesdays and required great preparation. KCRW examines the impact of a Sept. 11, 2001, release date on a few high-profile LPs.

Jay-Z, Ozomatli, Bob Dylan released albums on 9/11. What was the impact?

Before streaming music, full albums were released on Tuesdays and required great preparation. KCRW examines the impact of a Sept. 11, 2001, release date on a few high-profile LPs.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Tribute to the late Sergio Mendes.

Tribute to Sergio Mendes

Tribute to the late Sergio Mendes.

from Jeremy Sole

Fanatic! Even though the temperature might be warm where you are, September is upon us nonetheless. I hope you had a great week and have a lot of music lined up for autumn.

KCRW Broadcast 805

Fanatic! Even though the temperature might be warm where you are, September is upon us nonetheless. I hope you had a great week and have a lot of music lined up for autumn.

from Henry Rollins

On the heels of his 18th studio album “Wild God,” Nick Cave settles in for a meaty chat about the new LP, the nature of existence, and working on “Shrek 2.”

Nick Cave talks ‘Wild God,’ ‘Shrek 2,’ and many existential points beyond

On the heels of his 18th studio album “Wild God,” Nick Cave settles in for a meaty chat about the new LP, the nature of existence, and working on “Shrek 2.”

from Music Special Programming

Fanatic! Here we are, perfectly placed for the last day of summer as far as my Fanatic calendar is concerned.

KCRW Broadcast 804

Fanatic! Here we are, perfectly placed for the last day of summer as far as my Fanatic calendar is concerned.

from Henry Rollins