It was evident at an early age that Dan Wilcox had a passion for music – he learned how to use his parents' turntable before he could tie his shoes. Growing up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, interesting music was in short supply and Dan would frequent the college record store, comb garage sales, scan fanzines and make out-of-town trips just to satisfy his craving for intriguing and exotic tunes, both new and old. This experience serves him well to this day as both a DJ and a music supervisor.
For years, Dan was Music Director at Ten Music, a company that found commercial licensing opportunities for indie artists. He now works freelance as a music supervisor for various film, TV and ad projects.
Since 2007, Dan has hosted a weekend music program on KCRW. He hosts a musical piñata of sounds perfect for a night of partying, including new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics. In addition, he has deejayed at many of the top nightspots in Los Angeles, including The Standard Hotel, Bardot, Zanzibar, The Crocker Club and a residency at The Doheny, as well as various events at the Hammer Museum, Los Angeles Film Festival and the Independent Spirit Awards.
Dan Wilcox on KCRW
More from KCRW
FREAKS ONLY playlist: Nov 15, 2024
Best New MusicNew music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.
Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist, November 17, 2024
Best New MusicIndie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.
Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: November 13, 2024
Best New MusicChris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.
Metropolis playlist, November 16, 2024
Best New MusicJason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.
Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: November 15, 2024
Best New MusicChris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.
Today’s Top Tune: The South Hill Experiment – ‘Silver Bullet’
Best New MusicFor “Silver Bullet,” The South Hill Experiment employed pitched seismometer waves and twelve-story-stairwell tracked vocals alongside their guitars to provide a sense of scale.
Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: November 14, 2024
Best New MusicChris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.
FREAKS ONLY playlist: Nov 14, 2024
Best New MusicNew music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.
Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: November 20, 2024
Best New MusicAnne Litt guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.