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A weekday download of standout songs, including advance releases, exclusive live tracks recorded at KCRW, remixes, and an introduction to new artists on our radar.

Freedom Fry: Strange Attraction Sep 25, 2017

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Freedom Fry: Strange Attraction

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Freedom Fry: Strange Attraction Los Angeles-based alt-folk duo Freedom Fry has a new EP featuring Strange Attraction.

Listen to full episode Sep 25, 2017

Karl Blau: Slow Children

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Karl Blau: Slow Children A couple of years ago, Karl Blau put out a lush album filled with Country-Soul-tinged covers. For his new recording, Blau sets out with original material spotlighting his multi-instrumental prowess and his gift for touching hearts.

Listen to full episode Sep 22, 2017

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Freedom Fry: Strange Attraction

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Freedom Fry: Strange Attraction Los Angeles-based alt-folk duo Freedom Fry has a new EP featuring Strange Attraction.

3 MIN, 41 SEC Sep 25, 2017

Karl Blau: Slow Children

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Karl Blau: Slow Children A couple of years ago, Karl Blau put out a lush album filled with Country-Soul-tinged covers. For his new recording, Blau sets out with original material spotlighting his multi-instrumental prowess and his gift for touching hearts.

4 MIN, 21 SEC Sep 22, 2017

Matt Pond PA: Still Summer

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Matt Pond PA: Still Summer One of the hardest things to do every year is say goodbye to the lazy days of summer. On the last day of the season we turn to Matt Pond PA which has released a dozen albums, and has decided that this will be its last full length LP.

3 MIN, 10 SEC Sep 21, 2017

Luna: GTX3

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Luna: GTX3 This week beloved indie darlings Luna return with two simultaneous releases: an LP of covers, featuring work by a slew of great artists, AND an instrumental EP of Luna originals.

5 MIN, 6 SEC Sep 20, 2017

CousteauX: Memory Is a Weapon

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CousteauX: Memory Is a Weapon After a ten year hiatus, singer Liam McKahey and songwriter/musician Davey Ray Moor of the London-based Cousteau re-form as CousteauX.

3 MIN, 54 SEC Sep 19, 2017

Ibeyi: Away Away

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Ibeyi: Away Away Electronic-soul sisters Ibeyi integrate elements of their French-Cuban heritage and Yoruba culture into their music.

3 MIN Sep 18, 2017

Carla Thomas: B-A-B-Y

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Carla Thomas: B-A-B-Y Crowned the Queen of Memphis Soul, Carla Thomas came to fame via Stax Records in the 60s. One of her big hits, B-A-B-Y, climbed the charts in 1966.

2 MIN, 56 SEC Sep 15, 2017

Otis Redding: Mr. Pitiful

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Otis Redding: Mr. Pitiful Mr. Pitiful, penned by Otis Redding and Steve Cropper guitarist of the Stax Records house band, was written in response to a radio deejay who thought Otis Redding sounded pitiful when recording ballads.

2 MIN, 43 SEC Sep 14, 2017

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Jeb Loy Nichols: Don't Drop Me

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Jeb Loy Nichols: Don't Drop Me You never know what you'll hear on E24, KCRW's music stream, curated by legendary DJ Chris Douridas. We find new artists, legacy musicians and hidden gems like Jeb Loy Nichols, a man with an honest autobiographical style.

Sep 26, 2017

Ardyn: Throwing Stones

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Ardyn: Throwing Stones Katy Pearson of the British brother-sister duo Ardyn says, "'Throwing Stones' was inspired by feeling very disillusioned, in particular with the current state of politics and unrest in the world..."

Sep 27, 2017

R.L Boyce: R.L's Boogie

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R.L Boyce: R.L's Boogie Sixty-two-year-old R.L. Boyce is a Country Blues legend you probably never heard of.

Sep 28, 2017

Allah-Las: The Earth Won't Hold Me [Kathy Heideman Cover]

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Allah-Las: The Earth Won't Hold Me [Kathy Heideman Cover] As the members of Allah-Las were preparing their next album, they decided to put together a collection that explored old and new songs they enjoyed: songs like George Harrison's Fish on the Sand, Television's Hard On Love and Kathy Heideman's The Earth Won't Hold Me.

Sep 29, 2017

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Rostam Plays New Tunes and Vampire Weekend on MBE

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Rostam Plays New Tunes and Vampire Weekend on MBE Rostam’s new album has been a long time coming. It’s fair to say he was the principal architect of Vampire Weekend’s sound during his time in the band (he announced… Read More

Sep 25, 2017

The Week Ahead: Today’s Top Tune 9.25 – 9.29.17

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The Week Ahead: Today’s Top Tune 9.25 – 9.29.17 A week’s worth of song compiled just for you awaits! First up, it’s LA duo Freedom Fry. Jeb Loy Nichols provides us with a gravelly groove. British siblings Ardyn have new work inspired by a… Read More

Sep 25, 2017

Music For Your Weekend

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Music For Your Weekend Today is the first day of Autumn, and it even sort of feels like it here in Los Angeles… So with that in mind, let’s take a look back at… Read More

Sep 22, 2017

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