Special Guest Chance the Rapper shares inspiring selections and a track you may be surprised by
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.

The World Series is underway, and sadly our Los Angeles Dodgers have us crying those blue tears once again.
Speaking of tears, London-based producer Lauren Duffus just dropped her debut EP and utilizes her pain through sound, even delivering a masterpiece by sampling the sounds of a crying person over a cinematic backdrop of melodic chords and drum n bass.
It sounds moody, but it’s unlike anything you’ll ever hear.
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
KCRW’s Resident DJ is a sonic laboratory where artists are invited to reinvent, reimagine, and lean into their most eclectic, creative impulses. Resident DJ airs every Thursday night/Friday morning from midnight to 1 a.m. PT, and can be streamed anytime on the KCRW app. Just in time for Pride Month, Hercules & Love Affair will be our Resident DJ for June 2026.