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Greta Gerwig’s hotly anticipated ‘Narnia’ adaptation sparks talks between Netflix and IMAX that could majorly shift the streamer’s theatrical release policy.

Greta Gerwig’s hotly anticipated ‘Narnia’ adaptation sparks talks between Netflix and IMAX that could majorly shift the streamer’s theatrical release policy.

from The Business

Election 2024: CA Props Explained

We provide in-depth coverage of California elections with one aim: to give voters what they need to make informed decisions.

The Cheetos bag that altered the ecosystem of a New Mexico cavern

Life finds a way. National Park guide Joseph C. Ward explains how some Cheetos dust changed life in a New Mexico cavern.

Director Steve McQueen breaks down his new film ‘Blitz’

British filmmaker Steve McQueen (“12 Years a Slave”), joins to reflect on working with star Saorsie Ronan to create his new World War II drama “Blitz.”

Keeping the music playing at LA’s indie venues

Small stages provide a place for newer acts to gain exposure. But faced with inflation and corporate competition, venue owners have to be scrappy.

Featured Shows

Latest DJ Shows

Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

Nov. 05 2 hr, 50 min

LeRoy Downs

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

Nov. 03 2 hr

Jason Kramer

Carefully curated music from around the world.

Nov. 03 1 hr, 59 min

Jeremy Sole

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

Nov. 03 1 hr, 53 min

Raul Campos

Soulful grooves and fresh remixes from Latin rhythms to indie rock.

Nov. 03 2 hr, 50 min

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This Week on KCRW

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: November 5, 2024

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Kingston, Jamaica native Mortimer sings at the crossroads between classic reggae tradition and the assimilation of R&B and ‘80s pop on his debut LP From Within.

Today’s Top Tune: Mortimer – ‘Not A Day Goes By’

Kingston, Jamaica native Mortimer sings at the crossroads between classic reggae tradition and the assimilation of R&B and ‘80s pop on his debut LP From Within.

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.

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

José Galván's playlist, November 4, 2024

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

from José Galván

This presidential election is the most litigated in history, breaking a record set by the 2020 contest.

Tracking lawsuits in Harris-Trump presidential race

This presidential election is the most litigated in history, breaking a record set by the 2020 contest.

KCRW celebrates Quincy Jones' legacy by revisiting a 2018 interview with the cultural icon and his daughter — about a documentary highlighting his extraordinary life.

Quincy Jones: A legacy of music, family, resilience

KCRW celebrates Quincy Jones' legacy by revisiting a 2018 interview with the cultural icon and his daughter — about a documentary highlighting his extraordinary life.

The latest season of the KCRW podcast takes listeners to the Sunset Strip of the 1960s and 1970s. There, center stage and bathed in limelight, are the groupies.

Groupies are the rock stars: KCRW’s Lost Notes

The latest season of the KCRW podcast takes listeners to the Sunset Strip of the 1960s and 1970s. There, center stage and bathed in limelight, are the groupies.

A new poll shows Harris surprisingly winning Iowa, another shows swing states leaning toward Trump but within the margin of error. KCRW talks about the state of the presidential race.

Before Election Day: What do final polls say?

A new poll shows Harris surprisingly winning Iowa, another shows swing states leaning toward Trump but within the margin of error. KCRW talks about the state of the presidential race.

We celebrate the life and legacy of the widely influential musician and music producer Quincy Jones.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: November 4, 2024

We celebrate the life and legacy of the widely influential musician and music producer Quincy Jones.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

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.

The outcome of congressional races in Orange County could determine whether Republicans keep their majority in the House of Representatives.

Election results in Orange County could reshape Congress

The outcome of congressional races in Orange County could determine whether Republicans keep their majority in the House of Representatives.

from KCRW Features

Thirteen is a lucky number for David Gray who recently announced a robust world tour to coincide with his forthcoming 13th album Dear Life (due on Jan. 17, 2025).

Today’s Top Tune: David Gray – ‘Plus & Minus’

Thirteen is a lucky number for David Gray who recently announced a robust world tour to coincide with his forthcoming 13th album Dear Life (due on Jan. 17, 2025).

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.

"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, November 3, 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, November 3, 2024

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, November 3, 2024

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, November 3, 2024

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, November 3, 2024

New releases in all genres.

from Chris Douridas