Underground Japanese sounds from 90's to now
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.

It’s our first day of KCRW’s Spring Drive! Thanks to your support, we have handpicked favorites from bold voices, daring sounds, and emerging artists like Wilma Vrita, who blend throwback lyricism with cinematic string sections for one of the most anticipated records of the year. And after a 24-year hiatus, it’s the return of Black Star! Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey (FKA Mos Def) team up with Madlib for their new release.
Speaking of stars and galaxies…. May the 4th be with you. In proper Star Wars tribute style, we’ve got the full 15 minute disco medley of John Williams' score from an album released in 1977 called “Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk” for all you fans and funk-heads alike.
Come hang with us and let’s listen together.
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
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.