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Music Special Programming

Music Special Programming

1 hr

Discover KCRW's exclusive artist interviews, live performances, original programming and streaming playlists. Our digital-first music programming is on-demand and updated weekly.

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Novena’s Best of 2024 countdown episode of Morning Becomes Eclectic was so good, we had to close the year with it!!!

Ariana Morgenstern is one of the major forces behind KCRW’s Music Team.

Among the many other things she does at KCRW, Anna Chang is also the producer of the live performances that take place at KCRW.

Nassir is responsible for compiling the songs that go into our library that our DJs play on their shows. Many of these songs eventually make it to KCRW’s Top 30 chart.

Rollins reviews 3 definitely, certainly real 12” records from 2024

Ivy broke out in the early 2000s with "Edge of the Ocean." As their album “Long Distance” makes its vinyl debut, the surviving members reflect on its creation.

On the heels of his 18th studio album “Wild God,” Nick Cave settles in for a meaty chat about the new LP, the nature of existence, and working on “Shrek 2.”

KCRW remembers Angela McCluskey, formerly of Wild Colonials, with a selection of KCRW live appearances.

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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.

from Eclectic 24

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Americana singer-songwriter Early James just dropped his third Dan Auerbach-produced LP “Medium Raw,” now he’s sharing the songs that shaped his musical path.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

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Raised in Havana, Cuban singer Rita Donte was weaned on her grandmother's record collection where she became drawn to the music.

Rita Donte: ‘Zunzun Baba’

Raised in Havana, Cuban singer Rita Donte was weaned on her grandmother's record collection where she became drawn to the music.

from Today's Top Tune

A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, March 27, 2025

A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

from Tyler Boudreaux

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Mar 27, 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: Mar. 27, 2025

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Pioneering electronic music producer Mark Pritchard teams with Radiohead/The Smile frontman Thom Yorke to share the full collaborative album Tall Tales (out in May).

Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke: ‘This Conversation Is Missing Your Voice’

Pioneering electronic music producer Mark Pritchard teams with Radiohead/The Smile frontman Thom Yorke to share the full collaborative album Tall Tales (out in May).

from Today's Top Tune

Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, March 26, 2025

Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.

from Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

The LA DJ/producer treats us to influences behind his killer new ‘Exonym’ EP, out via Jubilee’s Magic City label.

Danny Goliger: KCRW Guest Mix

The LA DJ/producer treats us to influences behind his killer new ‘Exonym’ EP, out via Jubilee’s Magic City label.

from FREAKS ONLY

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Mar 26, 2025

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

from FREAKS ONLY