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This week we’re spotlighting some killer live renditions of beloved tunes by artists who graced KCRW’s studios in 2024.

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It’s Best Of szn here at KCRW and our new Music Director Alejandro Cohen has selected 5 must-hear 2024 tracks from LA artists.

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Let the new visualizer for George Harrison's "Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond) " light your way.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: George Harrison, SASAMI, Xeno & Oaklander

Let the new visualizer for George Harrison's "Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond) " light your way.

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Arizonan and member of the Navajo nation Hataałii's voice demands a triple-take — hear it on his soul-stirrer of a song "Brown Fool Eyes."

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Hataalii, Yazmin Lacey, Les Amazones d'Afrique

Arizonan and member of the Navajo nation Hataałii's voice demands a triple-take — hear it on his soul-stirrer of a song "Brown Fool Eyes."

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Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone and Travis Scott will headline Coachella 2025 (Apr. 11 – 13 and Apr. 18 – 20) at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA.

Coachella 2025 lineup: Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone

Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone and Travis Scott will headline Coachella 2025 (Apr. 11 – 13 and Apr. 18 – 20) at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA.

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¡St. Vincent en español! Plus a whole lot more.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: St. Vincent, Aziya, Sofie Royer

¡St. Vincent en español! Plus a whole lot more.

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The Weeknd's whack-a-mole beats, Crystal Murray's fuzz-punk antics, and Two Shell's... whole deal... make for an especially dynamic round-up this week.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: The Weeknd, Crystal Murray, Two Shell

The Weeknd's whack-a-mole beats, Crystal Murray's fuzz-punk antics, and Two Shell's... whole deal... make for an especially dynamic round-up this week.

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Feeling stressed? There’s The Cure for that.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: The Cure, Mogwai, Lexa Gates

Feeling stressed? There’s The Cure for that.

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TV on the Radio's Tunde Adebimpe just dropped his first solo single and it is "Magnetic."

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Tunde Adebimpe, Anna Lunoe, Sister Gemini

TV on the Radio's Tunde Adebimpe just dropped his first solo single and it is "Magnetic."

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Bon Iver makes poetry out of "AWARDS SEASON," Manchester artist Jim Noir ignites your sense of play, Rivkah Reyes transcends style and genre, and more.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Bon Iver, Jim Noir, Rivkah Reyes

Bon Iver makes poetry out of "AWARDS SEASON," Manchester artist Jim Noir ignites your sense of play, Rivkah Reyes transcends style and genre, and more.

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Obongjayar's brand new single "Just My Luck" might be just the thing to turn your own luck around.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Obongjayar, Eddie Chacon, Cutouts

Obongjayar's brand new single "Just My Luck" might be just the thing to turn your own luck around.

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Sam Sanders leads the way with "Smoke Out the Window," a track that's "a little witchy" — from Dora Jar's debut LP “No Way To Relax When You Are On Fire.”

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Dora Jar, Maribou State, Ela Minus

Sam Sanders leads the way with "Smoke Out the Window," a track that's "a little witchy" — from Dora Jar's debut LP “No Way To Relax When You Are On Fire.”

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This week's 5 Songs to Hear are curated by KCRW Social Media Producer Malorie McCall. Prepare to swoon.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Ggwendolyn, Soft Contact, Beccs

This week's 5 Songs to Hear are curated by KCRW Social Media Producer Malorie McCall. Prepare to swoon.

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LA son Duckwrth's "Had Enough" examines the perils of being overserved via a groove that goes down easy... and with no risk of a hangover(!).

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Duckwrth, Yola, Nemahsis

LA son Duckwrth's "Had Enough" examines the perils of being overserved via a groove that goes down easy... and with no risk of a hangover(!).

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FKA twigs delivers the euphoric electro epic  “Eusexa” — the title track to her forthcoming album, due in January 2025.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: FKA twigs, Franz Ferdinand, Royel Otis

FKA twigs delivers the euphoric electro epic “Eusexa” — the title track to her forthcoming album, due in January 2025.

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Dive deep into Nick Cave’s latest LP “Wild God.” Plus, get a taste of what’s to come from Latroit’s grand finale with KCRW Summer Nights.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Elke, Latroit, Nick Cave

Dive deep into Nick Cave’s latest LP “Wild God.” Plus, get a taste of what’s to come from Latroit’s grand finale with KCRW Summer Nights.

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Ready to hear Alabama Shakes’ 2015 hit “Don’t Wanna Fight” reimagined as a glittering, ascendant, and rave-worthy dance track?

5 Songs to Hear This Week: LP Giobbi, Bryan Ferry, TOKiMONSTA

Ready to hear Alabama Shakes’ 2015 hit “Don’t Wanna Fight” reimagined as a glittering, ascendant, and rave-worthy dance track?

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Hometown heroes Chicano Batman deliver a searing rendition of "Black Lipstick" Live From KCRW HQ.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Chicano Batman, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Ruthven

Hometown heroes Chicano Batman deliver a searing rendition of "Black Lipstick" Live From KCRW HQ.

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The mariachi version of Panda Bear & Sonic Boom's “Danger” is as delightful as adding Tajín to your margarita.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, Rubblebucket, Goat

The mariachi version of Panda Bear & Sonic Boom's “Danger” is as delightful as adding Tajín to your margarita.

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Leon Bridges is here to take you to a “Peaceful Place.”

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Leon Bridges, Tolliver, Fousheé

Leon Bridges is here to take you to a “Peaceful Place.”

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The Golden Rule goes hard in "Earth Hater” — a brand new, Stephen Malkmus-fronted single from indie rock supergroup, The Hard Quartet.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: The Hard Quartet, Chinese American Bear, Kate Bollinger

The Golden Rule goes hard in "Earth Hater” — a brand new, Stephen Malkmus-fronted single from indie rock supergroup, The Hard Quartet.

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UK band Yard Act draws up the fantasy blueprints for escaping modern life via "A Vineyard for the North (Live From: KCRW HQ)."

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Yard Act, Callahan & Witscher, Mal Not Bad

UK band Yard Act draws up the fantasy blueprints for escaping modern life via "A Vineyard for the North (Live From: KCRW HQ)."

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LA electropop duo Brijean shares a knockout version of “Workin’ On It,” Live From: KCRW HQ — check it out before the full set drops.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Brijean, The Linda Lindas, Alice Phoebe Lou

LA electropop duo Brijean shares a knockout version of “Workin’ On It,” Live From: KCRW HQ — check it out before the full set drops.

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