Music

Fanatic! I hope you had a great week. All around me leaves are exploding back into existence and the temperature is rising. Some cool records are coming out soon.

from Henry Rollins

Filmmaker Zach Braff visits us ahead of a “Garden State” anniversary concert to discuss the impact of both the film and the soundtrack after 20 years.

from The Treatment

Cristin Milioti reveals a deep admiration for the songs of Joni Mitchell and Fiona Apple, expressing how their music has been integral to her life.

Cristin Milioti’s intense connection to Joni Mitchell and Fiona Apple

Cristin Milioti reveals a deep admiration for the songs of Joni Mitchell and Fiona Apple, expressing how their music has been integral to her life.

from The Treatment

Irish rock band U2 held an impromptu performance on a rooftop in Downtown Los Angeles 38 years ago.

Celebrate 38th anniversary of U2 filming rock video atop DTLA building

Irish rock band U2 held an impromptu performance on a rooftop in Downtown Los Angeles 38 years ago.

from KCRW Features

Frontman Jim James talks about handing over creative control of My Morning Jacket’s 10th studio album. He also shares his personal success with EMDR therapy.

Jim James on ceding creative control, healing depression via therapy

Frontman Jim James talks about handing over creative control of My Morning Jacket’s 10th studio album. He also shares his personal success with EMDR therapy.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Fanatic! I hope you had a tremendous music-filled week.

KCRW Broadcast 833

Fanatic! I hope you had a tremendous music-filled week.

from Henry Rollins

Part play, part rock concert, "Cambodian Rock Band" is a story of survival. Playwright Lauren Yee explores Cambodia's dark past with music and humor.

‘Cambodian Rock Band’: Reviving lost sound, confronting dark past

Part play, part rock concert, "Cambodian Rock Band" is a story of survival. Playwright Lauren Yee explores Cambodia's dark past with music and humor.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Thom Yorke and pioneering electronic producer Mark Pritchard hit the top of our charts with the new single from their debut album.

KCRW’s Top 30: Thom Yorke and Mark Pritchard, Myd, TOKiMONSTA

Thom Yorke and pioneering electronic producer Mark Pritchard hit the top of our charts with the new single from their debut album.

from Music Special Programming

Jennifer Lee’s new album is a tribute to her late best friend.

TOKiMONSTA on friendship, aphasia, being a ‘boundary-pushing’ LA artist

Jennifer Lee’s new album is a tribute to her late best friend.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Fanatic! I hope you had a tremendous week with lots of music and good health. Tonight’s show is definitely a “spring oriented” gathering of tunes. I think it’s a good one.

KCRW Broadcast 832

Fanatic! I hope you had a tremendous week with lots of music and good health. Tonight’s show is definitely a “spring oriented” gathering of tunes. I think it’s a good one.

from Henry Rollins

U.K. natives Ned Franc and Jon Moody blend soul songwriting with analog synths and disco grooves to produce dancefloor euphoria. Their new album is called “Chewing the Fat.”

Chewing the fat with British disco duo Franc Moody

U.K. natives Ned Franc and Jon Moody blend soul songwriting with analog synths and disco grooves to produce dancefloor euphoria. Their new album is called “Chewing the Fat.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

I hope you had a great week. I’m not sure if you’re aware but the great Brian James of the Damned has passed away.

KCRW Broadcast 831

I hope you had a great week. I’m not sure if you’re aware but the great Brian James of the Damned has passed away.

from Henry Rollins

“Renascence” is the first LP in 10 years from UK reggae-soul pioneers Cymande. New album jams + back catalog behemoth “Bra” is comin’ atcha now, Live From HQ.

’70s funk icons Cymande make music that endures

“Renascence” is the first LP in 10 years from UK reggae-soul pioneers Cymande. New album jams + back catalog behemoth “Bra” is comin’ atcha now, Live From HQ.

from Live From

South African musician Abel Selaocoe explains his “paper” technique of practicing cello as a kid, the power of singing to unite a community, and how he more deeply explored his roots…

South Africa’s Abel Selaocoe makes cello sound like percussion

South African musician Abel Selaocoe explains his “paper” technique of practicing cello as a kid, the power of singing to unite a community, and how he more deeply explored his roots…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Fanatic. You might remember in the show notes from our February 15 broadcast, we included a site address where a Fanatic could send some funds to help David Johansen and his family.

KCRW Broadcast 830

Fanatic. You might remember in the show notes from our February 15 broadcast, we included a site address where a Fanatic could send some funds to help David Johansen and his family.

from Henry Rollins

In his third album “Horror,” Bartees Strange channels terror into newfound confidence and genre-bending sonic pastiche.

Bartees Strange uses music to face his fears

In his third album “Horror,” Bartees Strange channels terror into newfound confidence and genre-bending sonic pastiche.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Fanatic! Just my opinion, but on the first day of March Fanatic spring officially starts. While I’m sure the calendar as we know it says different, I’m holding firm!

KCRW Broadcast 829

Fanatic! Just my opinion, but on the first day of March Fanatic spring officially starts. While I’m sure the calendar as we know it says different, I’m holding firm!

from Henry Rollins

Actor Jason Schwartzman loves synchronicity in organ playing and harmonies. Allow him to explain.

Jason Schwartzman talks controlled chaos in organs and harmonies

Actor Jason Schwartzman loves synchronicity in organ playing and harmonies. Allow him to explain.

from The Treatment

The big sounds of this week's Top 30 are: emotional Ice Capades, frenetic bounce, and nervy darkwave.

KCRW’s Top 30: HAAi, Obongjayar, cutouts

The big sounds of this week's Top 30 are: emotional Ice Capades, frenetic bounce, and nervy darkwave.

from Music Special Programming

Fanatic, we have a tremendous show for you tonight. Perhaps you notice we are starting and ending with the peerless music of Ennio Morricone.

KCRW Broadcast 828

Fanatic, we have a tremendous show for you tonight. Perhaps you notice we are starting and ending with the peerless music of Ennio Morricone.

from Henry Rollins