Donny Hathaway with a live cover of Carole King's classic + Birthday triplets David Byrne, Raphael Saadiq, and Dan Auerbach

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5 Songs to Hear This Week: Tuesday May 12th 2026

New music from Chanel Beads, Wilby, and Discovery Zone.

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Special rare live deep cuts from David Bowie, Sufjan Stevens and bday boy Stevie Wonder on the drums?!!

KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.

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Moby: Live From KCRW HQ

Before Moby headed to the Mojave Desert for his 2026 Coachella performance, he brought a stripped-down version of his set to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio.

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Jazz giant Arturo Sandoval still finds inspiration in his 70s

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Resident DJ
SOS Music is an LA based, female-led label founded by DJ of Maddy Maia and Tottie, who pair two distinct sounds under a radically inclusive ethic. Their eponymous record label, with roots across L.A., Europe and the U.K., elevates and champions gender-expansive voices in electronic music. KCRW is thrilled to welcome them as our Resident DJs for the month of May 2026.
J.Rocc
J.Rocc brings a distinct voice and a lifelong commitment to discovering, shaping and sharing music ... plus, he’s pretty good DJ.
Olive Kimoto
Olive Kimoto is a Los Angeles-based radio host, DJ and musician. Her sets move between somatic rhythms and lush, leftfield soundscapes. Beyond KCRW, she performs her solo project under the same name and sings in the trip-hop band Locust. She also hosts Liquid Mirror on NTS Radio.
LUXXURY
LUXXURY plays a mix of post-punk and proto-punk from disco to dub new wave to darkwave and from stoner rock to rocksteady.
John Tejada
John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future.

Peanut Butter Wolf
Peanut Butter Wolf digs through his crates of over 50,000 records, as well as digital crates of tons of unreleased music, to favor the underdog.
Morning Becomes Eclectic
Novena Carmel hosts KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Henry Rollins
A mix of all kinds, from all over and all time.
Jason Bentley's Metropolis
Capturing the hypnotic pulse of modern city life.
Anne Litt
New rhythms. Sonic memory lanes. Everything else in between.