Best New Music

The math? Oh, it’s been mathed and Jamie xx has emerged with more KCRW airplay than any other artist this year.

from Music Special Programming

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

from Music News

D-Nice reflects on his legendary career, from his early work on “Self Destruction” at the age of 18 to his pandemic Club Quarantine on Instagram Live.

D-Nice: KCRW Guest DJ Set

D-Nice reflects on his legendary career, from his early work on “Self Destruction” at the age of 18 to his pandemic Club Quarantine on Instagram Live.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: December 18, 2024

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

LA indie rockers Peel Dream Magazine — whose name pays tribute to the late BBC DJ John Peel — recently released their fourth full length album Rose Main Reading Room.

Today’s Top Tune: Peel Dream Magazine – ‘I Wasn’t Made For War’

LA indie rockers Peel Dream Magazine — whose name pays tribute to the late BBC DJ John Peel — recently released their fourth full length album Rose Main Reading Room.

from Today's Top Tune

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

Jeremy Sole's playlist, December 17, 2024

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

from Jeremy Sole

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Dec 17, 2024

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: December 17, 2024

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

It’s been a meteoric year for North Carolina-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist MJ Lenderman — a man who unsurprisingly found himself on many year-end “Best Of” lists.

Today’s Top Tune: MJ Lenderman – ‘She’s Leaving You’

It’s been a meteoric year for North Carolina-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist MJ Lenderman — a man who unsurprisingly found himself on many year-end “Best Of” lists.

from Today's Top Tune

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

José Galván's playlist, December 16, 2024

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: Dec 16, 2024

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: December 16, 2024

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.

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.

Ibiza- based duo The Ting Tings skyrocketed to international fame in 2008 with a couple of insta-classic bangers —“That’s Not My Name” and “Shut Up and Let Me Go” — off of their debut…

Today’s Top Tune: The Ting Tings – ‘Danced On The Wire’

Ibiza- based duo The Ting Tings skyrocketed to international fame in 2008 with a couple of insta-classic bangers —“That’s Not My Name” and “Shut Up and Let Me Go” — off of their debut…

from Today's Top Tune

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, December 15, 2024

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

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

Jeremy Sole's playlist, December 15, 2024

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

from Jeremy Sole

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, December 15, 2024

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

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

Anne Litt's playlist, December 15, 2024

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

from Anne Litt

Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.

Metropolis playlist, December 14, 2024

Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.

from Metropolis