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“Garmonbozia” is the first single from audio pioneer Flying Lotus since 2022, but don’t think he hasn’t been busy since then. Recently, Steven D.

“Garmonbozia” is the first single from audio pioneer Flying Lotus since 2022, but don’t think he hasn’t been busy since then. Recently, Steven D.

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Anne Litt's playlist, October 6, 2024

Anne Litt hosts unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms.

Anne Litt's playlist, October 5, 2024

Anne Litt hosts unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms.

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Sam Sanders on current favorite songs + dream musical guests for his new KCRW podcast

Award winning radio and podcast host Sam Sanders joins our KCRW family and shares some killer tunes alongside the launch of “The Sam Sanders Show.”

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Future beats and a mind-melting mix of fuzz, bass, and funk. Served fresh every weeknight.

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Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

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

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Francesca Harding

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KCRW's signature daily music show. New releases, live performances, and interviews.

Morning Becomes Eclectic

KCRW's signature daily music show. New releases, live performances, and interviews.

 Future beats and a mind-melting mix of fuzz, bass, and funk. Served fresh every weeknight.

FREAKS ONLY

Future beats and a mind-melting mix of fuzz, bass, and funk. Served fresh every weeknight.

 She was the most influential American DJ you’ve never heard of. Deirdre O’Donoghue was a vital force in the musical underground of the 1980s.

Bent by Nature

She was the most influential American DJ you’ve never heard of. Deirdre O’Donoghue was a vital force in the musical underground of the 1980s.

 Today's Top Tune is a free weekday download of standout songs, including advance releases, exclusive live tracks, remixes, and new artists, at KCRW.com.

Today's Top Tune

Today's Top Tune is a free weekday download of standout songs, including advance releases, exclusive live tracks, remixes, and new artists, at KCRW.com.

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KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: October 4, 2024

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Jeremie Albino will release his debut album on Nov. 1 via Dan Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound. He’s the latest artist to sign with the prestigious label.

Today’s Top Tune: Jeremie Albino - ‘Our Time In The Sun’

Jeremie Albino will release his debut album on Nov. 1 via Dan Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound. He’s the latest artist to sign with the prestigious label.

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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.

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: October 3, 2024

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(!).

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: October 3, 2024

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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

from FREAKS ONLY

"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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