Hump Day of hypnotic grooves from Helado Tropical
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.

Jordan Rakei has become a steady beacon of the soulful and intimate music coming out of the London music scene. At 27 years old, he's 3 albums into his goal of 5 by the age of 30. We welcome him back to KCRW on the heels of the release of his new album Origin.
Images by Jeremiah Garcia.
Musicians:Jordan Rakei – Lead vocals, guitar, synth, pianoMax Gerl – Bass, bass synthImraan Paleker– Guitar, synthJim Macrae – Drums
Technical support:Kat Yore– Recording engineerNoah Belkin – Sound intern
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Cornelius is KCRW's Resident DJ for September 2026.
Vintage24 turns the dial back to KCRW’s classic analog days, opening the station’s archives for a continuous journey through decades of adventurous music programming. Produced by Myke Dodge Weiskopf, the channel brings back influential KCRW shows, hosts, and voices that helped define the station’s musical identity. Heard in shuffle rotation, Vintage24 moves freely across genres, eras, and scenes, offering longtime listeners a chance to rediscover favorite programs while introducing newer audiences to the depth, history, and eclectic spirit of KCRW’s music archives.