
Brontez Purnell's forthcoming album No Jack Swing makes another triumphant FREAKS ONLY appearance. Mark your calendars, this masterpiece-to-be is due on July 19. We’re also keeping the summer heat at bay with Poolside x Panama’s latest “Back to Life,” and fully living up to KCRW’s eclectic ethos with the proto-desert blues of Ahl Nana’s L'orchestre national Mauritanien — recorded in 1971, released for the first time in 2023 via Belgian record label Radio Martiko.
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.