Soundtrack to the Start of Autumn
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.

You are a regular KCRW listener so it’s implied that you’re not a square, but everyone needs a handful of extra cool points to keep for a rainy day. With that in mind, we give you KCRW’s SiLVA and her brand new mix, “Don’t Be A Square: Music from and inspired by Quentin Tarantino movies.” From The Brothers Johnson’s take on “Strawberry Letter 23” to Dick Dale’s iconic version of “Misirlou” — this is the mix to sweat it out to, and reward yourself with a “$5 shake” when you’re done. Adjusted for inflation, a $5 milkshake is actually kind of a steal. Plus, we’re going deep on the momentous contributions made to popular music by The Band’s Robbie Robertson, as we process the news of the Canadian luminary’s death which broke on Tuesday Aug. 9.
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.