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From LA noise, to Soundcloud rap gone skyward, to skintight discodelia, these are the albums that defined our 2023.

from Best of 2023

Our unranked and totally subjective favorite tracks of 2023, hand-picked and fiercely defended by KCRW DJs and curators.

from Best of 2023

Yard Act , the art-rocking quartet from Leeds, gave us their sophomore album Where’s My Utopia? earlier in the year, co-produced by the band and Gorillaz’ Remi Kabaka Jr.

from Today's Top Tune

The Latest

Our first Best Of 2023 list of the year (the top 23 albums of ‘23) is here, and we’re breaking it all down.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Dec. 6, 2023

Our first Best Of 2023 list of the year (the top 23 albums of ‘23) is here, and we’re breaking it all down.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Two critically acclaimed and KCRW favorite artists are joining forces.

Today’s Top Tune: Phoenix - ‘Artefact’ (Feat. León Larregui)

Two critically acclaimed and KCRW favorite artists are joining forces.

from Today's Top Tune

Junf is back with Raul and three new tracks! “No Juice” from Proux brings the Señor Discos energy to the dancefloor.

Get to the dancefloor

Junf is back with Raul and three new tracks! “No Juice” from Proux brings the Señor Discos energy to the dancefloor.

from Global Beat Mexico

Music to make you feel.

Francesca Harding's playlist, December 5, 2023

Music to make you feel.

from Francesca Harding

Legendary post-punks Tones on Tail are reuniting for Cruel World 2024 and we’re digging into their 1984 album “Pop” to celebrate.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Dec. 5, 2023

Legendary post-punks Tones on Tail are reuniting for Cruel World 2024 and we’re digging into their 1984 album “Pop” to celebrate.

from FREAKS ONLY

Carlos Niño shares a far-out guest DJ set and stories about contributing to some of the year's most exciting LP’s including André 3000’s “New Blue Sun.”

Carlos Niño: KCRW Guest DJ set

Carlos Niño shares a far-out guest DJ set and stories about contributing to some of the year's most exciting LP’s including André 3000’s “New Blue Sun.”

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Carlos Niño shares a far-out guest DJ set and stories about contributing to some of the year's most exciting LP’s including André 3000’s “New Blue Sun.”

MBE Playlist Dec. 5: Carlos Niño comes through

Carlos Niño shares a far-out guest DJ set and stories about contributing to some of the year's most exciting LP’s including André 3000’s “New Blue Sun.”

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Areli Castro aka KiNG MALA recently shared her new EP Spilt Milk and revealed “it is a project full of songs I have loved for years now.

Today’s Top Tune: KiNG MALA - “i only smoke to feel bad”

Areli Castro aka KiNG MALA recently shared her new EP Spilt Milk and revealed “it is a project full of songs I have loved for years now.

from Today's Top Tune

An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

José Galván's playlist, December 4, 2023

An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

from José Galván

Stay smooth to the tune of Ruthven’s “The Window,” and JKJK’s “Constellations.”

FREAKS ONLY playlist Dec. 4: Smooth sounds via Ruthven, JKJK

Stay smooth to the tune of Ruthven’s “The Window,” and JKJK’s “Constellations.”

from FREAKS ONLY

KCRW’s Digital head Andrea Domanick brings you a selection of artists handpicked from M For Montreal, like punks w/ a certain je ne sais quoi, La Sécurité.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: M For Montreal takeover

KCRW’s Digital head Andrea Domanick brings you a selection of artists handpicked from M For Montreal, like punks w/ a certain je ne sais quoi, La Sécurité.

from Music News

Yola strips down the Soul II Soul house-pop classic “Back To Life” and Alice Russell returns with “Rain.”

MBE Playlist Dec. 4: Soul-stirrings from Yola, Alice Russell, and more

Yola strips down the Soul II Soul house-pop classic “Back To Life” and Alice Russell returns with “Rain.”

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

A deft vocalist with a sensual sound, LA-based Carly Bond — who’s music is heard under the moniker Meernaa — is not only a songwriter but is also a sound engineer and partner at…

Today’s Top Tune: Meernaa - ‘As Many Birds Flying’

A deft vocalist with a sensual sound, LA-based Carly Bond — who’s music is heard under the moniker Meernaa — is not only a songwriter but is also a sound engineer and partner at…

from Today's Top Tune

"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, December 3, 2023

"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, December 3, 2023

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 soulful rhythmic journey through time and space... sonic love notes from cities to mountain tops, to the heart of the tropics and into the cosmos.

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, December 3, 2023

A soulful rhythmic journey through time and space... sonic love notes from cities to mountain tops, to the heart of the tropics and into the cosmos.

from Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

Raul Campos' playlist, December 3, 2023

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

from Raul Campos