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Best New MusicNew music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.
Today’s Top Tune: John Tejada - ‘Simulacrum’
Best New MusicA prolific electronic pioneer based in Los Angeles, and half of the duo Wajatta with Reggie Watts, John Tejada just released his 15th solo album, Resound.
Dan Wilcox's playlist, November 25, 2023
Best New MusicUnearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.
FREAKS ONLY playlist Nov. 28: Devendra Banhart, Vashti Bunyan, Melenas
Best New MusicVashti Bunyan and Devendra Banhart drop a breathtaking duet for Light In The Attic’s Black Friday Record Store Day special “Light In The Attic & Friends.”
MBE Playlist Nov. 30: The Pogues, Reyna Tropical + more
Best New MusicCelebrating the life of Shane McGowan with classic Pogues. Plus, Reyna Tropical’s first release following the death of founding member Sumohair.
Today’s Top Tune: Molly Lewis - ‘Lounge Lizard’
Best New MusicConjuring a classic yesteryear sound, the formidable whistler Molly Lewis had an equally formidable 2023: She was featured on the soundtrack to Barbie, lent her talents to fashion…
Today’s Top Tune: Sarah McKenzie - ‘Quoi, Quoi, Quoi’
Best New MusicJazz vocalist, pianist, and composer Sarah McKenzie teams up with Brazilian guitarist Romero Lubambo, cellist Jacques Morelenbaum, and drummer Peter Erskine (known for his work with…
Today’s Top Tune: CELEBS - ‘I Love My Siblings’
Best New MusicMeet CELEBS , a sibling trio hailing from a town of less than 300 on the northern tip of the West Fjords of Iceland.
MBE Playlist Nov. 29: Sault says they’ll do it live
Best New MusicLondon’s most mysterious song-crafters Sault unveil long awaited plans for a debut live show, Sleaford Mods eviscerate “West End Girls,” and more.