Music Special Programming

Music Special Programming

1 hr, 16 min

Discover KCRW's exclusive artist interviews, live performances, original programming and streaming playlists. Our digital-first music programming is on-demand and updated weekly.

All Episodes

On the heels of his 18th studio album “Wild God,” Nick Cave settles in for a meaty chat about the new LP, the nature of existence, and working on “Shrek 2.”

KCRW remembers Angela McCluskey, formerly of Wild Colonials, with a selection of KCRW live appearances.

Decades in the making, The Beatles release their last song as the Fab Four, with a little help from their friends. Listen here and watch the short doc about how it all came together.

Strap in: We’ve got your metal-forward (yet eclectic) mix for cruising desert highways down to Power Trip.

Celebrate Robbie Robertson with intimate performance and interviews, including a previously unreleased session featuring “Music for The Native Americans” in October 1994.

In the afterglow of Taylor Swift’s sold-out Eras Tour show, KCRW’s Danielle Chiriguayo and her dad reflect on their shared Swiftie history.

The Linda Lindas are tapping some primeval punk rock magic with their viral hit “Racist, Sexist Boy.” Let’s explore what opened that portal.

Celebrate the charm and legacy of Tony Bennett, who died at 96, with a newly-unearthed 1990 interview on Morning Becomes Eclectic.

More from KCRW

On the heels of his new EP “Sophcore,” and ahead of a sold out show at Lodge Room — Moses Sumney hits HQ with a savory set of guest DJ selects.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

FKA twigs delivers the euphoric electro epic “Eusexa” — the title track to her forthcoming album, due in January 2025.

from Music News

An audio folk story examining the tradition of Black watermelon long-haulers, who drive to farms in the South for watermelon and sell them in Black neighborhoods around the US.

from Lost Notes

The Latest

LA’s Blondshell shares the blistering pop-punk ballad “What’s Fair” — daughters of mothers, listen at your own risk.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: September 18, 2024

LA’s Blondshell shares the blistering pop-punk ballad “What’s Fair” — daughters of mothers, listen at your own risk.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

LA artist and producer Roman Ariel boosts his confidence and builds his groove with “Got It.”

Roman Ariel: ‘Got It’ (feat. XOOL) )(Radio Edit)

LA artist and producer Roman Ariel boosts his confidence and builds his groove with “Got It.”

from Today's Top Tune

KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

Eclectic 24

KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

Get down to the sounds of Afro-future R&B + slinky synths via the latest singles from Sans Soucis, Duckwrth, and more.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Sep 17, 2024

Get down to the sounds of Afro-future R&B + slinky synths via the latest singles from Sans Soucis, Duckwrth, and more.

from FREAKS ONLY

Music to make you feel.

Francesca Harding's playlist, September 17, 2024

Music to make you feel.

from Francesca Harding

Guest DJ Moses Sumney spins selects from Ghanaian highlife artist Alhaji K Frimpong, India.Arie, Adult Jazz and more.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Sep. 17, 2024

Guest DJ Moses Sumney spins selects from Ghanaian highlife artist Alhaji K Frimpong, India.Arie, Adult Jazz and more.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: September 17, 2024

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Dancer, choreographer, and a founding member of LA’s Syncopated Ladies Melinda Sullivan uses her feet to make music.

Melinda Sullivan & Larry Goldings: ‘Do You Like’

Dancer, choreographer, and a founding member of LA’s Syncopated Ladies Melinda Sullivan uses her feet to make music.

from Today's Top Tune