New Music Episodes

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: May 17, 2024: From 2003 Yeah Yeah Yeahs to the latest from Jordan Rakei in several easy steps.
Yaya Bey: ‘the evidence’: Ten Fold is the new album by nuanced singer Yaya Bey , and if you are looking for a chill vibe from an artist with something to say, you’re on the right track.
Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, May 16, 2024: A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.
FREAKS ONLY playlist: May 16, 2024: Ready for the downright dreaminess of this “Genius Of Love” cover?
Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: May 16, 2024: During our Spring Pledge Drive, it’s essential that you know none of this happens without your support — THANK YOU.
Ana Tijoux: KCRW Live from HQ: Ana Tijoux returns with the lush pop balladry and incisive, Spanish-language bars of her 2024 LP “Vida.”
Cheo: ‘Llegaste Tarde’: Cheo, a founding member of the Venezuelan trio Los Amigos Invisibles, has decided to revisit and re-record some of the songs he wrote for the group, now with his new band.
Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, May 15, 2024: Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
FREAKS ONLY playlist: May 15, 2024: Enjoy the buoyant, reverb-drenched pop of Matthew “Matty” Tavares’ FOOL 4 U.”
Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: May 15, 2024: The New Delhi indie-folk-groove quintet dazzles us with their first new music in 5 years a full day before it hits DSPs — their new LP “BETA” is due on Aug. 9.
Valerie June: ‘Big Dream’: The gorgeous new album My Black Country: The Songs of Alice Randall captures the work of one most illustrious of the handful of Black Country songwriters (let alone a woman) in Nashville.
Francesca Harding's playlist, May 14, 2024: Music to make you feel.
FREAKS ONLY playlist: May 14, 2024: Hear the latest singles from NxWorries and GUM & Ambrose Kenny-Smith. Plus, ahead of their free KCRW Summer Nights show, Dehd.
Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: May 14, 2024: Prepare to feel that warm, fuzzy glow that only the finest mp3 blogs could provide.
Yannis & The Yaw: ‘Walk Through Fire’: Have you heard about Yannis & The Yaw ? Well, let us introduce you: They’re the intriguing collaboration of Foals frontman Yannis Philippakis and the late, great Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen.
José Galván's playlist, May 13, 2024: An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.
FREAKS ONLY playlist: May 13, 2024: A surprise, semi-new album drop from Childish Gambino? We’ll take it.
Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: May 13, 2024: Enjoy Honey Dijon’s club-ready refresh of Madison McFerrin’s “Run” before it’s officially available on Friday, May 17.
Huun-Huur Tu, Carmen Rizzo, Dhani Harrison: ‘Dreamers In The Field’: Tuvan throat singers Huun-Huur Tu , producer-composer Carmen Rizzo , and two-time Grammy-winner Dhani Harrison converge for their first-ever collaboration.
LeRoy Downs' playlist, May 12, 2024: "Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.
Jason Kramer's playlist, May 12, 2024: 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 aficionados. Find me on Twitter.
Jeremy Sole's playlist, May 12, 2024: A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.
Raul Campos' playlist, May 12, 2024: 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 to Latin rhythms and indie rock.
Chris Douridas' playlist, May 12, 2024: New releases in all genres.