Thurston Moore: ‘Sans Limites’ feat. Lætitia Sadier
Best New MusicBest known as a founding member of Sonic Youth, it’s hard to believe that Thurston Moore has released his ninth solo album, Flow Critical Lucidity, out later this month.
Chicano Batman: ‘Tanto Arriba Como Abajo’
Best New MusicKCRW SoCal favorites Chicano Batman recently graced our studios with a career-spanning set at HQ.
Ibibio Sound Machine: ‘Black Notes’
Best New MusicAs summer festivals wind down, we turn to ever prolific Afro-funky Ibibio Sound Machine and frontwoman Eno Williams delivering a heart-pounding, foot stomping, floor burning EP, The…
Karl Blau: ‘Pasadena’
Best New MusicKarl Blau came up in the Anacortes, Washington scene making music alongside artists like Laura Veirs and The Microphones before heading across the country to settle in Philly.
Jana Mila: ‘Chameleon’
Best New MusicJana Mila pulls from a lot of different sources to write her songs, a poised and nuanced songwriter; it's the sound of Laurel Canyon folk or Nashville twang.
Mk.gee: ‘Are You Looking Up’
Best New MusicWhen Eric Clapton says that Mk.gee “found things to do on the guitar that are like nobody else,” you tend to pay attention.
Nikka Costa: ‘It’s Just Love’
Best New MusicLA-based soul and funkster Nikka Costa invites you into her current heart and headspace and navigates you into joy on her new album, Dirty Disco.
Ivan Cornejo: ‘Mirada’
Best New Music20-year-old Riverside native Ivan Cornejo began taking mariachi classes at church and learned to play guitar through YouTube lessons.