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Britpop provocateurs Pulp hit us with their first new heat in over a decade, Chicano Batman’s Bardo goes solo, Baths rips yr heart out, + more.

Britpop provocateurs Pulp hit us with their first new heat in over a decade, Chicano Batman’s Bardo goes solo, Baths rips yr heart out, + more.

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Seun Kuti: KCRW Guest Selector Set

Afrobeat mainstay Seun Kuti (son of Fela) shares songs that inspired him through the recording process for his new LP with Egypt 80 — “Heavier Yet.”

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Apr. 16, 2025

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

Today’s Top Tune: Pachyman – ‘Hard To Part’ (Clean Edit)

Puerto Rico-born, LA-based multi-instrumentalist and one man band, Pachyman is set to release his fifth album Another Place on May 23.

Eclectic 24

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

Apr. 16 2 hr, 49 min

FREAKS ONLY

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

Apr. 15 1 hr, 59 min

José Galván

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

Apr. 14 2 hr

LeRoy Downs

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

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Jason Kramer

Carefully curated music from around the world.

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

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

FREAKS ONLY

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

 She was the most influential American DJ you’ve never heard of. Deirdre O’Donoghue was a vital force in the musical underground of the 1980s.

Bent by Nature

She was the most influential American DJ you’ve never heard of. Deirdre O’Donoghue was a vital force in the musical underground of the 1980s.

 Today's Top Tune is a free weekday download of standout songs, including advance releases, exclusive live tracks, remixes, and new artists, at KCRW.com.

Today's Top Tune

Today's Top Tune is a free weekday download of standout songs, including advance releases, exclusive live tracks, remixes, and new artists, at KCRW.com.

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 KCRW’s Top 30: Polo & Pan, Stereolab, Pulp

KCRW’s Top 30: Polo & Pan, Stereolab, Pulp

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5 Songs to Hear This Week: Pulp, Bardo, Baths

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 How will tariffs affect your trips to the multiplex… and beyond?

How will tariffs affect your trips to the multiplex… and beyond?

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Aussie-native producer HAAi is FREAKS ONLY’s first ever returning guest DJ. And this time she’s mixing it up it live.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: A LIVE Guest DJ mix from HAAi(!)

Aussie-native producer HAAi is FREAKS ONLY’s first ever returning guest DJ. And this time she’s mixing it up it live.

from FREAKS ONLY

Polo & Pan enjoys a third(!) week at no. 1.

KCRW’s Top 30: Polo & Pan, Stereolab, Pulp

Polo & Pan enjoys a third(!) week at no. 1.

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Apr. 15, 2025

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi released the sublime album The Summer Portraits earlier in the year.

Today’s Top Tune: Ludovico Einaudi – ‘Punta Bianca’

Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi released the sublime album The Summer Portraits earlier in the year.

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

José Galván's playlist, April 14, 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: April 14, 2025

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

from FREAKS ONLY

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Apr. 14, 2025

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

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 first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival drew hundreds of thousands of people to the desert in Indio. Did the pop culture extravaganza live up to the hype?

Coachella weekend 1: Surprises, politics, payment plans

The first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival drew hundreds of thousands of people to the desert in Indio. Did the pop culture extravaganza live up to the hype?

from KCRW Features

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.

Freak folk/art rocking sister duo Bianca and Sierra Casady make up CocoRosie .

Today’s Top Tune: Cocorosie – ‘Cut Stitch Scar’

Freak folk/art rocking sister duo Bianca and Sierra Casady make up CocoRosie .

from Today's Top Tune

"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, April 13, 2025

"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, April 13, 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

Anne Litt hosts unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms.

Anne Litt's playlist, April 13, 2025

Anne Litt hosts unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms.

from Anne Litt

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, April 13, 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

Tune in for an infinitely inviting chat between Douridas and iconic singer-songwriter Graham Nash — founding member of The Hollies and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.

Chris Douridas in conversation w/ Graham Nash + April 13 playlist

Tune in for an infinitely inviting chat between Douridas and iconic singer-songwriter Graham Nash — founding member of The Hollies and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.

from Chris Douridas

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist, April 13, 2025

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

from Nassir Nassirzadeh

Fanatic. I hope you had a good week. We acknowledge the sad passing of Clem Burke of Blondie, Dave Allen from Gang Of Four and Al Barile of SSD.

KCRW Broadcast 836

Fanatic. I hope you had a good week. We acknowledge the sad passing of Clem Burke of Blondie, Dave Allen from Gang Of Four and Al Barile of SSD.

from Henry Rollins