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You ready? Let’s “Pull The Rope” and overcome our differences on the dancefloor with Ibibio Sound Machine and their spicy Afrofuturistic grooves on this pulsating, mesmerizing banger.

Today’s Top Tune: Ibibio Sound Machine ‘Pull The Rope’

You ready? Let’s “Pull The Rope” and overcome our differences on the dancefloor with Ibibio Sound Machine and their spicy Afrofuturistic grooves on this pulsating, mesmerizing banger.

from Today's Top Tune

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

Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, April 18, 2024

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

from Tyler Boudreaux

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: April 18, 2024

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

from FREAKS ONLY

Fresh from a rapturously received Coachella set, Scottish DJ and producer Barry Can’t Swim joins us live from the Annenberg Performance Studio.

Barry Can’t Swim (but he can get down Live From KCRW HQ)

Fresh from a rapturously received Coachella set, Scottish DJ and producer Barry Can’t Swim joins us live from the Annenberg Performance Studio.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Barry Can’t Swim brings his already legendary live show to MBE. Plus a Vince Guaraldi song that has never been part of a “Peanuts” cartoon (that we know of).

MBE Playlist April 18: Barry Can’t Swim (live), Vince Guaraldi (minus ‘Peanuts’)

Barry Can’t Swim brings his already legendary live show to MBE. Plus a Vince Guaraldi song that has never been part of a “Peanuts” cartoon (that we know of).

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Let’s check out the jazz-leaning, organic sound structures and beautiful arrangements of Apifera..

Today’s Top Tune: Apifera - ‘Theodor Marmalade’

Let’s check out the jazz-leaning, organic sound structures and beautiful arrangements of Apifera..

from Today's Top Tune

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

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, April 17, 2024

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

from Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

Digitalism’s 2007 debut “Idealism” is getting the reissue treatment and we have the world premiere of previously unheard bonus track “Kontact”.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: WORLD PREMIERE: Digitalism “Kontact”

Digitalism’s 2007 debut “Idealism” is getting the reissue treatment and we have the world premiere of previously unheard bonus track “Kontact”.

from FREAKS ONLY

Peep some acts that wowed at Coachella weekend one — including L’Impérarice and Chappell Roan — and plan accordingly if you’re trekking out for weekend two.

KCRW’s 5 Songs to Hear This Week: Caribou, L'Impératrice, Chappell Roan

Peep some acts that wowed at Coachella weekend one — including L’Impérarice and Chappell Roan — and plan accordingly if you’re trekking out for weekend two.

from Music News

In between Coachella weekends and ahead of their feverishly anticipated new LP “Hyperdrama,” French duo Justice stop by to nerd out about records.

Justice: KCRW Guest DJ Set

In between Coachella weekends and ahead of their feverishly anticipated new LP “Hyperdrama,” French duo Justice stop by to nerd out about records.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Justice stops by between Coachella sets to enlighten us with their Guest DJ selects.

MBE Playlist April 17: Crate-digging with Justice, jazz sojourns, and intense Americana

Justice stops by between Coachella sets to enlighten us with their Guest DJ selects.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

The Past Is Still Alive, is the next phase in Hurray for the Riff Raff ’s progression as a raconteur.

Today’s Top Tune: Hurray For the Riff Raff - ‘Alibi’

The Past Is Still Alive, is the next phase in Hurray for the Riff Raff ’s progression as a raconteur.

from Today's Top Tune

Music to make you feel.

Francesca Harding's playlist, Apr. 16, 2024

Music to make you feel.

from Francesca Harding

Hear why people are freaking out about Gesaffelstein before you hit the road for Coachella weekend two.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Get into Gesaffelstein ahead of Coachella weekend two

Hear why people are freaking out about Gesaffelstein before you hit the road for Coachella weekend two.

from FREAKS ONLY

Young Fathers hit MBE in between Coachella weekends to share cuts from 2023’s “Heavy Heavy” including “Rice” and “Geronimo”.

MBE Playlist April 16: ‘Rooted in possibility’ Young Fathers’ live set invigorates MBE

Young Fathers hit MBE in between Coachella weekends to share cuts from 2023’s “Heavy Heavy” including “Rice” and “Geronimo”.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Always centered at night is the next pillar anchoring Moby ’s extensive body of work.

Today’s Top Tune: Moby - ‘dark days’ (Feat. Lady Blackbird)

Always centered at night is the next pillar anchoring Moby ’s extensive body of work.

from Today's Top Tune

Khruangbin aren’t the only ones reaping desert rewards… you’ll find the Coachella bump all over this week’s Top 30.

KCRW’s Top 30: Khruangbin at Coachella nearly triples spins of ‘A LA SALA’

Khruangbin aren’t the only ones reaping desert rewards… you’ll find the Coachella bump all over this week’s Top 30.