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KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.

French composer and musician Yann Tiersen's new album All has him incorporating field recordings from Germany all the way to California. Tiersen plays every instrument on the record, but is joined by three musicians on tour and on this special session recorded for KCRW at Third Encore.
Musicians:Yann Tiersen - Piano, violin, tubular bells, harpsichord, vocalsÉmilie Tiersen - Vocals, percussionÓlavur Jakúpsson - Vocals, mellotron, harmoniumJens L Thomsen - Bass synths, effects, vocals
Technical support:Stephan Teynie - Audio EngineerSession edited for broadcast by JC Swiatek
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.