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Journalist Allyson McCabe talks “Why Sinéad O’Connor Matters,” her expansive new book that reaches far beyond its subject.

Journalist Allyson McCabe talks “Why Sinéad O’Connor Matters,” her expansive new book that reaches far beyond its subject.

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

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 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.

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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.

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

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 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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 Today’s Top Tune: Yusuf - ‘All Nights, All Days’

Today’s Top Tune: Yusuf - ‘All Nights, All Days’

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 KCRW’s Top 30 chart: Arlo Parks anchors the Top 5

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: Arlo Parks anchors the Top 5

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 We can’t talk about Sinéad O’Connor without talking about ourselves

We can’t talk about Sinéad O’Connor without talking about ourselves

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The award-winning director of the 1992 period drama “Orlando,” Sally Potter , has created her first studio album, Pink Bikini.

Today’s Top Tune: Sally Potter - ‘Pink Bikini’

The award-winning director of the 1992 period drama “Orlando,” Sally Potter , has created her first studio album, Pink Bikini.

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Francesca Harding's playlist, June 6, 2023

Music to make you feel.

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Your exclusive first listen to the Shakedown remix of Braxe + Falcon’s “Elevation.”

FREAKS ONLY playlist June 6: Premiering Braxe + Falcon

Your exclusive first listen to the Shakedown remix of Braxe + Falcon’s “Elevation.”

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We honor the legendary life and fabulously breezy tone of Astrud Gilberto with a couple of takes on her signature song “The Girl From Ipanema.”

MBE playlist June 6: RIP Astrud Gilberto + Free tix for Sessa or Fabio do Nascimento

We honor the legendary life and fabulously breezy tone of Astrud Gilberto with a couple of takes on her signature song “The Girl From Ipanema.”

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Arlo Parks’ “My Soft Machine” remains among our top 5 most played albums alongside Jungle, and reigning champs Little Dragon.

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: Arlo Parks anchors the Top 5

Arlo Parks’ “My Soft Machine” remains among our top 5 most played albums alongside Jungle, and reigning champs Little Dragon.

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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.

Roger Sellers, the multi-hyphenate experimental artist known as Bayonne , wrestled his grief into catharsis on his album Temporary Time while going through his father’s declining…

Today’s Top Tune: Bayonne - ‘Right Thing’

Roger Sellers, the multi-hyphenate experimental artist known as Bayonne , wrestled his grief into catharsis on his album Temporary Time while going through his father’s declining…

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An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

José Galván's playlist, June 5, 2023

An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

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Say She She declare, “C’est Si Bon,” and Baxter Dury treats us to the properly satisfying sleaze of new LP “I Thought I Was Better Than You.”

FREAKS ONLY playlist June 5: Say She She, Baxter Dury, Justin Jay

Say She She declare, “C’est Si Bon,” and Baxter Dury treats us to the properly satisfying sleaze of new LP “I Thought I Was Better Than You.”

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Expand your sonic palette with theatrical folk, hard-edged riffs, and non-binary bops.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Non-binary bops, hard riffs, mega-contemplation

Expand your sonic palette with theatrical folk, hard-edged riffs, and non-binary bops.

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Say She She ready “C'est Si Bon,” their most direct homage yet to their namesake (Chic). Groove along here before it officially drops on June 8.

MBE playlist June 5: Say She She ‘Chic’ up their sound

Say She She ready “C'est Si Bon,” their most direct homage yet to their namesake (Chic). Groove along here before it officially drops on June 8.

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For a sense of deeply lush and atmospheric electronic sound, look no further than Oregon-based duo Rocket Empire .

Today’s Top Tune: Rocket Empire - ‘Lima’

For a sense of deeply lush and atmospheric electronic sound, look no further than Oregon-based duo Rocket Empire .

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"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

LeRoy Downs' playlist, June 4, 2023

"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

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Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

Jason Kramer's playlist, June 4, 2023

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

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Fasten your rocket seat belts - you will be going on a cosmic sonic adventure...From house and electro to world rhythms and beyond, Valida’s mixes are seamless as she takes her…

Valida's playlist, June 4, 2023

Fasten your rocket seat belts - you will be going on a cosmic sonic adventure...From house and electro to world rhythms and beyond, Valida’s mixes are seamless as she takes her…

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Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

Raul Campos' playlist, June 4, 2023

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

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New releases in all genres.

Chris Douridas' playlist, June 4, 2023

New releases in all genres.

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