Chris Muckley

Chris Muckley

music host

Chris Muckley's lifelong passion for music led him to a similar love of broadcasting. He has been on the air since the age of 18, when he started his career in San Luis Obispo, California. He spent many years at 91X in San Diego, including serving as that station's music director for the better part of a decade. After a move to Los Angeles, Muckley was thrilled to join the DJ staff at KCRW, who enjoy the rare freedom to curate some of the most creative music programming on the planet.

Chris Muckley on KCRW

2014 was the year KCRW listeners were first introduced to a few singles from Boxed In, the project of British musician/producer Oli Bayston. The release of a self-titled debut album…

Boxed In – Shadowboxing

2014 was the year KCRW listeners were first introduced to a few singles from Boxed In, the project of British musician/producer Oli Bayston. The release of a self-titled debut album…

from Music News

Allow me to introduce you to your new ear worm. This is one of those songs to put on in the morning to start your day off right, or at…

Song You Should Listen To Right Now: Here We Go Magic – “Falling”

Allow me to introduce you to your new ear worm. This is one of those songs to put on in the morning to start your day off right, or at…

from Music News

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Hard Proof: Artist You Should Know (SXSW Preview)

Visiting Austin during SXSW gives you the opportunity to discover musicians and bands from all corners of the earth. But make sure you check out some of the local talent…

from Music News

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