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José Galván's playlist, December 16, 2024
Best New MusicAn infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.
Abortion lawsuit, musician Kim Deal, staff holiday film picks
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Jewish theater finds a permanent stage in Santa Monica
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KCRW’s Top 30 chart… for *all* of 2024(!)
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FREAKS ONLY playlist: Dec 17, 2024
Best New MusicNew music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.
Sen. Schiff, alternative media, ‘Didion and Babitz’
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Today’s Top Tune: Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats – ‘Call Me (Whatever You Like)’
Best New MusicComing up from the rock clubs of Denver, CO, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats need no introduction as they’ve played a mind boggling amount of concert halls, festivals, and arenas…
Today’s Top Tune: MJ Lenderman – ‘She’s Leaving You’
Best New MusicIt’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.
Metropolis playlist, December 14, 2024
Best New MusicJason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.