Songs of love, hope, and power for Juneteenth
Chris Douridas guests hosts KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.

Comedian Marc Maron once tweeted that listening to MBE feels like an emotional roller coaster. Well, we’ve found the one song that feels like an emotional roller coaster all unto itself, courtesy of UK duo Soccer96 from their forthcoming album “Inner Worlds.” Together they explore the relationship of how the mind processes experiences through sound.
Plus, it’s New Music Friday and our final Young Creators Project spotlight, featuring the garage-punk chaos of Simi Valley’s .
Chris Douridas guests hosts KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
KCRW’s Resident DJ is a sonic laboratory where artists are invited to reinvent, reimagine, and lean into their most eclectic, creative impulses. Resident DJ airs every Thursday night/Friday morning from midnight to 1 a.m. PT, and can be streamed anytime on the KCRW app. Just in time for Pride Month, Hercules & Love Affair will be our Resident DJ for June 2026.