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A sculptor/printmaker and the J. Paul Getty Trust president share how the recent fires devastated LA’s artist community.

A sculptor/printmaker and the J. Paul Getty Trust president share how the recent fires devastated LA’s artist community.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

What Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons mean for future of the far right

President Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of every January 6 insurrection defendant, including Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the far-right Proud Boys.

Some Altadena residents got text evacuation alerts after fires already hit

Residents in western Altadena experienced a delay in getting evacuation notices as the Eaton Fire raged, according to an LA Times investigation.

TV preview 2025: ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Apple Cider Vinegar,’ ‘On Call’

TV critics review “The Pitt,” “Apple Cider Vinegar,” “On Call,” and “Severance” season two.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Jan. 21, 2024

LA-via-Baltimore duo S/H/E have delivered their funkiest single yet with “Open Ocean” — hear it here before it hits DSPs.

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Morning Becomes Eclectic

KCRW's signature daily music show. New releases, live performances, and interviews.

Jan. 21 2 hr, 49 min

José Galván

An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

Jan. 20 2 hr

FREAKS ONLY

Future beats and a mind-melting mix of fuzz, bass, and funk. Served fresh every weeknight.

Jan. 20 1 hr, 59 min

LeRoy Downs

A varied sonic experience to jazz, blending music, style, and culture.

Jan. 19 2 hr

Jason Kramer

Carefully curated music from around the world.

Jan. 19 1 hr, 59 min

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Francesca Harding

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Soul Kitchen (California Rework)The Doors, Sonic Funk Foundry
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Soul Kitchen (California Rework)
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Self-Released
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KeroseneBiig Piig
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Bubblegum
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RCA
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Dance, Dance, DanceLykke Li
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Youth Novels
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LL Recordings
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I Miss All My ExesJamila Woods
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Water Made Us
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Jagjaguwar
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Ms. Jackson (Rico Suave Bossa Nova mix)Outkast
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Outskirts: The Unofficial Lost Outkast Remixes
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Outkast
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DemolitionMarie Davidson
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City of Clowns
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Deewee
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CoaguleOrchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp
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Ventre unique
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Bongo Joe
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L.A. NightYasuko Agawa
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GRAVY
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JVCKENWOOD
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Doin' the Ali ShuffleAlvin Cash
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The Best of Blaxploitation
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Metro Triples
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5 Dollar Pony RidesMac Miller
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5 Dollar Pony Rides
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Warner Records
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Rapper, actor, and film-director Dear Derrick ’s new film The Black Sea features an accompanying soundtrack of the same name.

Today’s Top Tune: Dear Derrick – ‘Ven Aqui (feat. Dario)

Rapper, actor, and film-director Dear Derrick ’s new film The Black Sea features an accompanying soundtrack of the same name.

from Today's Top Tune

Donald Trump has never won Orange County, but new Republican leadership hopes to turn a purple region into a GOP stronghold.

Could new Trump presidency turn OC into a GOP hotbed?

Donald Trump has never won Orange County, but new Republican leadership hopes to turn a purple region into a GOP stronghold.

from KCRW Features

An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

José Galván's playlist, January 20, 2025

An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

from José Galván

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Jan 20, 2024

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

from FREAKS ONLY

President Trump took office today and immediately signed a slew of executive orders related to immigration, energy, trade, and gender. They’ll almost certainly face legal challenges.

Immigration, LGBTQ rights, other executive orders kick off Trump’s ‘Golden Age’

President Trump took office today and immediately signed a slew of executive orders related to immigration, energy, trade, and gender. They’ll almost certainly face legal challenges.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Poolside’s Jeffrey Paradise and rapper “Fat Tony” Obi both lost their homes and studios in the recent fires. Each vows to stay in LA.

Musicians take stock of their losses in recent fires

Poolside’s Jeffrey Paradise and rapper “Fat Tony” Obi both lost their homes and studios in the recent fires. Each vows to stay in LA.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

President Trump’s embrace of tech bosses raises questions of conflicts of interest during his term.

Silicon Valley turns out for Trump. Are they expecting something in return?

President Trump’s embrace of tech bosses raises questions of conflicts of interest during his term.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: January 20, 2025

Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Special coverage of the 47th US Presidential Inauguration live in Washington D.C. from NPR.

NPR Special Coverage: Presidential Inauguration

Special coverage of the 47th US Presidential Inauguration live in Washington D.C. from NPR.

At CatCafe Lounge, evacuees and first responders of the Palisades and Eaton Fires can snuggle with adoptable cats for a free serotonin boost.

Relax for a meowment: Relieve fire anxiety at CatCafe

At CatCafe Lounge, evacuees and first responders of the Palisades and Eaton Fires can snuggle with adoptable cats for a free serotonin boost.

from KCRW Features

One of LA’s finest multi-instrumentalists Charlie Bereal is back with his latest song, “Hope.” It was originally written as a tribute to the great Martin Luther King, Jr.

Today’s Top Tune: Charlie Bereal – ‘Hope’

One of LA’s finest multi-instrumentalists Charlie Bereal is back with his latest song, “Hope.” It was originally written as a tribute to the great Martin Luther King, Jr.

from Today's Top Tune

KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

Eclectic 24

KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

Eclectic 24

KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

LeRoy Downs' playlist, January 19, 2024

"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

from LeRoy Downs

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

Jason Kramer's playlist, January 19, 2025

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

from Jason Kramer

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

Jeremy Sole's playlist, January 19, 2025

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

from Jeremy Sole

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

Raul Campos' playlist, January 19, 2025

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

from Raul Campos

New releases in all genres.

Chris Douridas' playlist, January 19, 2025

New releases in all genres.

from Chris Douridas