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Back in 2018, LA roots-punk pioneer Dave Alvin and cosmic country slayer Jimmie Dale Gilmore wrote their first album together to great fanfare and kindled their lifelong friendship.

Back in 2018, LA roots-punk pioneer Dave Alvin and cosmic country slayer Jimmie Dale Gilmore wrote their first album together to great fanfare and kindled their lifelong friendship.

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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.

Today’s Top Tune: Monogem - ‘Lemon Tree’

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Morning Becomes Eclectic

KCRW's signature daily music show. New releases, live performances, and interviews.

 She was the most influential American DJ you’ve never heard of. Deirdre O’Donoghue was a vital force in the musical underground of the 1980s.

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She was the most influential American DJ you’ve never heard of. Deirdre O’Donoghue was a vital force in the musical underground of the 1980s.

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 Today's Top Tune is a free weekday download of standout songs, including advance releases, exclusive live tracks, remixes, and new artists, at KCRW.com.

Today's Top Tune

Today's Top Tune is a free weekday download of standout songs, including advance releases, exclusive live tracks, remixes, and new artists, at KCRW.com.

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"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

LeRoy Downs' playlist, May 5, 2024

"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

from LeRoy Downs

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

Jason Kramer's playlist, May 5, 2024

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

from Jason Kramer

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

Jeremy Sole's playlist, May 5, 2024

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

from Jeremy Sole

Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, May 5, 2024

Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.

from Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

New releases in all genres.

Chris Douridas' playlist, May 5, 2024

New releases in all genres.

from Chris Douridas

Fanatic! I hope you had a great and music-filled week. Here’s a brief list records you might find of interest.

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Fanatic! I hope you had a great and music-filled week. Here’s a brief list records you might find of interest.

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Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.

Metropolis playlist, May 4, 2024

Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.

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A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, May 4, 2024

A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

from Tyler Boudreaux

Music to make you feel.

Francesca Harding's playlist, May 4, 2024

Music to make you feel.

from Francesca Harding

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist, May 4, 2024

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

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House, disco, trip hop, oldies and all of the deep cuts in between.

SiLVA's playlist, May 3, 2024

House, disco, trip hop, oldies and all of the deep cuts in between.

from SiLVA

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: May 3, 2024

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm.

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St. Vincent shares music that inspired “All Born Screaming” and New Music Friday yields gifts from La Luz and Willow.

MBE playlist May 3: St. Vincent live, La Luz, Willow

St. Vincent shares music that inspired “All Born Screaming” and New Music Friday yields gifts from La Luz and Willow.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Following the release of her eighth studio album, All Born Screaming, St.

St. Vincent Guest DJ Set: ‘80s dub and ska, Tori Amos, Cate LeBon

Following the release of her eighth studio album, All Born Screaming, St.

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This June we’ll celebrate the 5oth anniversary of the seminal recording by Little Feat with a new deluxe edition of Feats Don’t Fail Me Now, featuring rare and unreleased versions plus…

Today’s Top Tune: Little Feat - ‘Spanish Moon’ (Alternate Version)

This June we’ll celebrate the 5oth anniversary of the seminal recording by Little Feat with a new deluxe edition of Feats Don’t Fail Me Now, featuring rare and unreleased versions plus…

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Jessica Pratt drops “Here In The Pitch” at last. Plus Broadcast demos and Brijean’s summer-playlist-ready “Roller Coaster”.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Cellophane Rips: Jessica Pratt, Broadcast (demos)

Jessica Pratt drops “Here In The Pitch” at last. Plus Broadcast demos and Brijean’s summer-playlist-ready “Roller Coaster”.

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A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, May 2, 2024

A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

from Tyler Boudreaux

Thursday… dancin’? You know it, cuz this MBE is the only place where you can hear Flight Facilities’ new single “Days Of The Week”.

MBE playlist May 2: World Premiere: Flight Facilities ‘Days Of The Week (Feat. Enumclaw)’

Thursday… dancin’? You know it, cuz this MBE is the only place where you can hear Flight Facilities’ new single “Days Of The Week”.

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