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Obongjayar's brand new single "Just My Luck" might be just the thing to turn your own luck around.

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Sam Sanders leads the way with "Smoke Out the Window," a track that's "a little witchy" — from Dora Jar's debut LP “No Way To Relax When You Are On Fire.”

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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 son Duckwrth's "Had Enough" examines the perils of being overserved via a groove that goes down easy... and with no risk of a hangover(!).

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Duckwrth, Yola, Nemahsis

LA son Duckwrth's "Had Enough" examines the perils of being overserved via a groove that goes down easy... and with no risk of a hangover(!).

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FKA twigs delivers the euphoric electro epic “Eusexa” — the title track to her forthcoming album, due in January 2025.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: FKA twigs, Franz Ferdinand, Royel Otis

FKA twigs delivers the euphoric electro epic “Eusexa” — the title track to her forthcoming album, due in January 2025.

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Dive deep into Nick Cave’s latest LP “Wild God.” Plus, get a taste of what’s to come from Latroit’s grand finale with KCRW Summer Nights.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Elke, Latroit, Nick Cave

Dive deep into Nick Cave’s latest LP “Wild God.” Plus, get a taste of what’s to come from Latroit’s grand finale with KCRW Summer Nights.

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Ready to hear Alabama Shakes’ 2015 hit “Don’t Wanna Fight” reimagined as a glittering, ascendant, and rave-worthy dance track?

5 Songs to Hear This Week: LP Giobbi, Bryan Ferry, TOKiMONSTA

Ready to hear Alabama Shakes’ 2015 hit “Don’t Wanna Fight” reimagined as a glittering, ascendant, and rave-worthy dance track?

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Hometown heroes Chicano Batman deliver a searing rendition of "Black Lipstick" Live From KCRW HQ.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Chicano Batman, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Ruthven

Hometown heroes Chicano Batman deliver a searing rendition of "Black Lipstick" Live From KCRW HQ.

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The mariachi version of Panda Bear & Sonic Boom's “Danger” is as delightful as adding Tajín to your margarita.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, Rubblebucket, Goat

The mariachi version of Panda Bear & Sonic Boom's “Danger” is as delightful as adding Tajín to your margarita.

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Leon Bridges is here to take you to a “Peaceful Place.”

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Leon Bridges, Tolliver, Fousheé

Leon Bridges is here to take you to a “Peaceful Place.”

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The Golden Rule goes hard in "Earth Hater” — a brand new, Stephen Malkmus-fronted single from indie rock supergroup, The Hard Quartet.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: The Hard Quartet, Chinese American Bear, Kate Bollinger

The Golden Rule goes hard in "Earth Hater” — a brand new, Stephen Malkmus-fronted single from indie rock supergroup, The Hard Quartet.

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UK band Yard Act draws up the fantasy blueprints for escaping modern life via "A Vineyard for the North (Live From: KCRW HQ)."

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Yard Act, Callahan & Witscher, Mal Not Bad

UK band Yard Act draws up the fantasy blueprints for escaping modern life via "A Vineyard for the North (Live From: KCRW HQ)."

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LA electropop duo Brijean shares a knockout version of “Workin’ On It,” Live From: KCRW HQ — check it out before the full set drops.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Brijean, The Linda Lindas, Alice Phoebe Lou

LA electropop duo Brijean shares a knockout version of “Workin’ On It,” Live From: KCRW HQ — check it out before the full set drops.

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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.

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LA’s Pale Jay pens the ultimate ode to me time and secret gardens on his fresh cut “The Garden.”

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Pale Jay, Pale Waves, Girl Ultra

LA’s Pale Jay pens the ultimate ode to me time and secret gardens on his fresh cut “The Garden.”

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Remi Wolf’s new LP “Big Ideas” drops Friday, July 13, get onto its wavelength now by cueing up the ultra-sultry single, “Motorcycle.”

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Remi Wolf, Aaron Frazer, Walt Disco

Remi Wolf’s new LP “Big Ideas” drops Friday, July 13, get onto its wavelength now by cueing up the ultra-sultry single, “Motorcycle.”

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Kick your summer hangs up a notch with visionary pop artist SOPHIE’s “Reason Why (Feat. Kim Petras + BC Kingdom).”

5 Songs to Hear This Week: SOPHIE, La Femme, Fana Hues

Kick your summer hangs up a notch with visionary pop artist SOPHIE’s “Reason Why (Feat. Kim Petras + BC Kingdom).”

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Watch disco legend Asha Puthli perform her classic “Lies” Live From: KCRW HQ before the full session drops Thursday, Jun. 27.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Asha Puthli, Vundabar, Honeyglaze

Watch disco legend Asha Puthli perform her classic “Lies” Live From: KCRW HQ before the full session drops Thursday, Jun. 27.

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Pacific Northwest indiepop legends The Softies return with “I Said What I Said,” their first new music in 24 years.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: The Softies, Matty, Orion Sun

Pacific Northwest indiepop legends The Softies return with “I Said What I Said,” their first new music in 24 years.

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From the emo-ennui of genre mainstays Cursive (!) to Pride-ready dance floor anthems, this week's 5 Songs run the gamut.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Cursive, Goat Girl, Peggy Gou

From the emo-ennui of genre mainstays Cursive (!) to Pride-ready dance floor anthems, this week's 5 Songs run the gamut.

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Swaggily delivered rap bars, aggro soundscapes sweetened with honey-drip vocals, and multiple (!) sax solos await your click into this week’s 5 Songs to Hear.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Ginger Root, SASAMI, RM

Swaggily delivered rap bars, aggro soundscapes sweetened with honey-drip vocals, and multiple (!) sax solos await your click into this week’s 5 Songs to Hear.

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Aussie punks Amyl and the Sniffers come in hot with the personal protest track “U Should Not Be Doing That.”

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Amyl and the Sniffers, Amaarae, Mount Kimbie

Aussie punks Amyl and the Sniffers come in hot with the personal protest track “U Should Not Be Doing That.”

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Billie Eilish’s “LUNCH” gets flirty-for-real, Elkka’s “Right Here” summons you to the dance floor, and the “Challengers” OST goes off.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Billie Eilish, Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, Elkka

Billie Eilish’s “LUNCH” gets flirty-for-real, Elkka’s “Right Here” summons you to the dance floor, and the “Challengers” OST goes off.

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