MBE Apr. 5: Jensen McRae hits Anne’s Backyard, The Ford returns, and more
Best New MusicAt just 24 but definitely an old soul, LA singer-songwriter and poet Jensen McRae shares life through her eyes with an intimate Live from Anne’s Backyard performance and a candid…
MBE Apr. 4: Grammy-winning faves, Japanese sax, and Afro-Brazilian samba
Best New MusicWe could all use a little Monday boost, and we've got tracks lined up to do just that.
MBE Apr. 1: Ain’t no foolin’ with Alabaster Deplume, Aretha Franklin, and more
Best New MusicIt’s the first day of April and there’s nothing foolish about it. But that won’t stop us from celebrating with the latest from U.K.
MBE March 31: César Chávez, Egyptian ‘80s Disco, plus Anthony and Novena duet ‘Tom’s Diner’
Best New MusicIt’s a celebratory day indeed, as we honor the 95th birthday and legacy of civil rights and labor movement activist César Chávez with a track from Los Tigres del Norte.
MBE March 30: Black Pumas’ Adrian Quesada honors the golden era of bala
Best New MusicIt’s the return of Adrian Quesada, who you may know from Black Pumas.
MBE March 29: Saya Gray’s ethereal folk and Ibibio Sound Machine’s afro-funk electricity
Best New MusicWe'll wait for the beat to drop on the new ethereal folk offering from Canadian-Japanese artist Saya Gray, who grew up listening to Fur Elise every morning with her jazz trumpeter…
MBE March 25: Legendary DJ Gilles Peterson is in the house
Best New MusicYour Friday just got that much sweeter, as world-renowned radio and club DJ, influential label owner, and, of course, former KCRW host and friend of the station Gilles Peterson joins…
MBE March 24: An Ozomatli premiere and celebrating Anne Litt!
Best New MusicHometown heroes and two-time Grammy winners Ozomatli are driven to make themselves, their music, and the world a better place, and they're gearing up to do that with their new album…