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Wisp: KCRW Live From HQ
At KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio, Wisp brought shimmering shoegaze textures and spectral vocals — a restless, romantic glow that lingers long after the last chord. - Live Performances
Natalie Bergman: KCRW Live From HQ
At KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio, Natalie Bergman offered gospel-soaked soul and bright Memphis grooves — a radiant gift of hard-won generosity and resilience. - Live Performances
Cut Copy: KCRW Live From HQ
Australian synth-pop band Cut Copy stopped by the KCRW Annenberg Performance Studio to perform songs from their 2025 album Moments, channeling the bright-but-bruised glow of early-aughts indietronica. - Live Performances
Oklou: KCRW Live From HQ
French singer and producer Oklou brought celestial synth-pop and softly spiraling melodies to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio. - Live Performances
Lucius: KCRW Live From HQ
LA-based indie-pop band Lucius brought crystalline harmonies and crimson capes to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio.
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Guest Mixes
See AllRESIDENT DJ 014: TOKiMONSTA
Jennifer Lee, aka TOKiMONSTA, got her start in the beat battles of Leimert Park, and quickly carved out a space in the legendary Low End Theory scene out of Lincoln Heights. She was the first female artist to join Flying Lotus's Brainfeeder label/collective and has since started her own imprint, Young Art. Her most recent album is 2025's Eternal Reverie. She joins KCRW as our Resident DJ for January 2026, beginning with this first mix, which includes music by Kaytranada & Charlotte Day Wilson, Rochelle Jordan, and Life On Planets.
By TOKiMONSTA • • 1h 0m ListenRESIDENT DJ 013: THOMAS DOLBY
British music legend Thomas Dolby touches down at KCRW as our Resident DJ for the month of December 2025. In his fifth mix, he carves a path through his own work for a special bonus episode called "Side B."
By Thomas Dolby • • 59m ListenRESIDENT DJ 012: THOMAS DOLBY
British music legend Thomas Dolby touches down at KCRW as our Resident DJ for the month of December 2025. In his fourth mix, he features music by The B-52's, Whodini, and James Brown.
By Thomas Dolby • • 59m ListenMetropolis playlist: December 20, 2025 (Guest Mix from Lee Burridge)
Jason Bentley captures a hypnotic pulse of modern city life.
By Jason Bentley • • 1h 57m Listen
Guest Artists & Interviews
See AllMorning Becomes Eclectic playlist: January 7, 2026 (with Special Guest Paul Livingstone)
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
By Novena Carmel • • 2h 47m Listen
Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: January 2, 2026 (with Special Guest Tyrone Lindqvist (of RÜFÜS DU SOL)
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
By Chris Douridas • • 2h 46m ListenJon Batiste on Randy Newman, Americana, and "The Space of the Majestic"
Jon Batiste dropped by KCRW to join Anne Litt for a conversation about his high-visibility year, including the release of his 9th studio album Big Money, a major U.S. tour, and 2026 GRAMMY recognition in the Americana genre.
By Anne Litt • • 39m ListenElbow: In Conversation with Chris Douridas
Elbow’s Guy Garvey and Pete Turner on sobriety, Audio Vertigo, and why the band is still “up for trying stuff” after 35 years
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