Lindsey Jordan

In John Wray’s new novel “Gone to the Wolves,” the characters travel from Florida swamps to the 1980s Sunset Strip to Norway –– all in the name of metal.

New Delhi quintet Peter Cat Recording Co. squeeze into KCRW HQ between sold out LA shows to talk Jay-Z, Jeff Mangum, and Hindu death cults.

Sultry disco, and choice psych-soul selects come to us via CDMX, and we hit Tijuana for Capo’s frothy indiepop confections.

Fanatic! I hope you had a great week. It’s 0130 hrs. early on this Saturday. It’s been a not all that interesting week of editing, scanning and proofreading.

The House agrees to raise the debt ceiling. Ron DeSantis recovers from his Twitter debacle as he hits the campaign trail.

Small businesses that support the film/TV industry are feeling the economic ripple effects of the ongoing Hollywood writers’ strike.

Arlo Parks breaks down the film-centric meaning of new LP “My Soft Machine,” and shares album cuts “Devotion,” “Impurities,” and more — Live From Apogee Studio.

Ron DeSantis launches his presidential bid. And on the third anniversary of George Floyd’s death, we celebrate his music and a fellowship for Black students in entertainment.

Living legend Charo shares songs that have shaped her — from the Elvis cut that reminds her of his 2 a.m. phone calls to the aerobic power of “The Macarena.”