The Mutual Inspiration of New Adventures in Hi-Fi & The Bends
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.

Cut yourself a slice of king cake and turn up the volume, because we’re serving up the finest of New Orleans sounds and big band brass in celebration of Mardi Gras.
Plus, we’ll hear the latest from London based singer/songwriter Bakar, who broke out in 2019 with his unique vocal delivery and has even been compared to the likes of Damon Albarn and King Krule.
As the product of hip-hop and Indie rock blended with grime and punk, there’s no doubt he’s the poster-child for this post-genre phase in music, and you’ll hear it on his latest album titled “Nobody’s Home.”
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.