KCRW's Top 30 Chart

Grammy and Oscar-winner Jon Batiste reconstructs Beethoven classics through a blues lens. The resulting album, “Beethoven Blues,” hits no. 1 on KCRW Top 30.

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Teaming with Latin Grammy nominated composer Tim Bernardes, Canadian jazz-funk greats BADBADNOTGOOD go directly to no. 1 with the new single “Poeira Cosmica.”

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The surprise release of Flying Lotus’ new EP “Spirit Box” — with killer features from Dawn Richard and Sid Sriram — goes straight to no. 1 on KCRW’s Top 30.

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: October 28– November 3, 2024

The surprise release of Flying Lotus’ new EP “Spirit Box” — with killer features from Dawn Richard and Sid Sriram — goes straight to no. 1 on KCRW’s Top 30.

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LCD Soundsystem, at no. 1, with the advance spins of their BRAND NEW single "X-Ray Eyes."

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: October 21–27, 2024

LCD Soundsystem, at no. 1, with the advance spins of their BRAND NEW single "X-Ray Eyes."

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Panda Bear is the most played artist across the KCRW airwaves this week with "Defense," his first solo single in over five years.

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: October 14–20, 2024

Panda Bear is the most played artist across the KCRW airwaves this week with "Defense," his first solo single in over five years.

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"In Waves," the sophomore LP from Jamie xx holds fast at no. 1 as Ezra Collective's "Dance, No One's Watching" enjoys a release week boost into second place.

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: September 23–29, 2024

"In Waves," the sophomore LP from Jamie xx holds fast at no. 1 as Ezra Collective's "Dance, No One's Watching" enjoys a release week boost into second place.

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Jamie xx’s “In Waves” (out now) played in heavy rotation all week on the strength of the final single “Waited All Night” — featuring both of his xx bandmates.

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: September 16–22, 2024

Jamie xx’s “In Waves” (out now) played in heavy rotation all week on the strength of the final single “Waited All Night” — featuring both of his xx bandmates.

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Jungle's "Let's Go Back," with its relaxed grooves and vintage-y feel, keeps KCRW DJs coming back for more.

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: September 9–15, 2024

Jungle's "Let's Go Back," with its relaxed grooves and vintage-y feel, keeps KCRW DJs coming back for more.

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Leon Bridges is back at no. 1 thanks to the smoldering story song “Laredo,” the second single ahead of his forthcoming album “Leon.”

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: September 2–8, 2024

Leon Bridges is back at no. 1 thanks to the smoldering story song “Laredo,” the second single ahead of his forthcoming album “Leon.”

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Irish post-punks Fontaines D.C. lean hard into their Britpop side via new LP “Romance.” We’re into it.

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: August 19–25, 2024

Irish post-punks Fontaines D.C. lean hard into their Britpop side via new LP “Romance.” We’re into it.

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Leon Bridges’ forthcoming LP, “Leon,” racks up big spins on the strength of lead single "Peaceful Place.”

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: August 12–18, 2024

Leon Bridges’ forthcoming LP, “Leon,” racks up big spins on the strength of lead single "Peaceful Place.”

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LA electro-pop-jazz duo Brijean’s totally chill rebuke of late capitalism (i.e. their new LP “Macro”) is number one.

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: July 22–28, 2024

LA electro-pop-jazz duo Brijean’s totally chill rebuke of late capitalism (i.e. their new LP “Macro”) is number one.

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Braxe + Falcon easily ascend to number one as more and more DJs succumb to the ultra-smooth charms of "All This Love."

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: July 15–21, 2024

Braxe + Falcon easily ascend to number one as more and more DJs succumb to the ultra-smooth charms of "All This Love."

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KCRW's latest Guest DJ Remi Wolf reigns supreme over the Top 30 Chart.

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: July 8–14, 2024

KCRW's latest Guest DJ Remi Wolf reigns supreme over the Top 30 Chart.

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Clairo's soft-focus pop takes center frame as her forthcoming sophomore LP "Charm" is our most played record of the week.

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: July 1–7, 2024

Clairo's soft-focus pop takes center frame as her forthcoming sophomore LP "Charm" is our most played record of the week.

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Jamie xx’s coming LP “In Waves” still dominates; LA’s Pearl & The Oysters take second place with their bold new single “Side Quest.”

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: June 24–30, 2024

Jamie xx’s coming LP “In Waves” still dominates; LA’s Pearl & The Oysters take second place with their bold new single “Side Quest.”

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Jamie xx’s forthcoming LP “In Waves” hits number one on the strength of the latest advance single “Life (Feat. Robyn).”

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: June 17–23, 2024

Jamie xx’s forthcoming LP “In Waves” hits number one on the strength of the latest advance single “Life (Feat. Robyn).”

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Is LA's consistently warming weather combined with a certain Canadian house-hop LP making the leap to no. 1 a coincidence? We think not.

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: June 10–16, 2024

Is LA's consistently warming weather combined with a certain Canadian house-hop LP making the leap to no. 1 a coincidence? We think not.

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LA duo Brijean’s lush 'n' dreamy waltz, "Euphoric Avenue," lands at number one and invites us to slow down and savor the sounds.

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: June 3–9, 2024

LA duo Brijean’s lush 'n' dreamy waltz, "Euphoric Avenue," lands at number one and invites us to slow down and savor the sounds.

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James Blake’s pristine exercise in controlled euphoria, “Thrown Around,” easily takes number one on the KCRW Top 30 Chart.

KCRW’s Top 30: James Blake’s ‘Thrown Around’ throws the chart for a loop

James Blake’s pristine exercise in controlled euphoria, “Thrown Around,” easily takes number one on the KCRW Top 30 Chart.

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