The Alabama Shakes "American Dream" questions whether it's become the impossible dream
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.

The fruits of New Music Friday must’ve spent the weekend ripening on the vine because we’re tasting some seriously sweet tunes. Alabama eight-piece St.Paul & The Broken Bones are prone to dabbling in shadowy psychedelics and boundary-pushing R&B. Their new album, Angels In Science Fiction, finds them pushing the limits of their expansive sound simultaneously further outward and inward, with their ambitious instrumentation forming a bedrock for heart-wrenching lyrics — initially penned as letters to frontman Paul Janeway’s newborn child.
Danish soul singer Coco O. (Quadron) returns with “Many Ways,” her first solo offering in two years, and June Mcdoom’s dreamy folk song “On My Way” is up for grabs as Today’s Top Tune. Plus, Stevie Wonder in the ‘80s.
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Metro Art presents Soundtrips, a series oftransit-inspired sounds and stories designed to amplify your ride.Each installment is curated into easy-to-access playlists createdfor Metro riders to enjoy along the way. The series launches witha special mix from KCRW’s own Novena Carmel, setting the tone for the journey ahead.