Hump Day of hypnotic grooves from Helado Tropical
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.

Alex Kapranos of acclaimed Scottish band Franz Ferdinand and brothers Ron & Russell Mael of legendary LA art rockers Sparks joined forces for a project called FFS. DJ Eric J. Lawrence chats with the trio about how the collaboration came out and we hear a few exclusive live tracks.
Technical support:
Interview engineer: Mario Diaz
Tracks were recorded at The Premises
Engineered and mixed by Michael Parker
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Cornelius is KCRW's Resident DJ for September 2026.
Vintage24 turns the dial back to KCRW’s classic analog days, opening the station’s archives for a continuous journey through decades of adventurous music programming. Produced by Myke Dodge Weiskopf, the channel brings back influential KCRW shows, hosts, and voices that helped define the station’s musical identity. Heard in shuffle rotation, Vintage24 moves freely across genres, eras, and scenes, offering longtime listeners a chance to rediscover favorite programs while introducing newer audiences to the depth, history, and eclectic spirit of KCRW’s music archives.