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The Past Is Still Alive, is the next phase in Hurray for the Riff Raff’s progression as a raconteur. Born in the Bronx and of Puerto Rican descent, Alynda Segarra molds their lyrics into snapshots that hold memories, process their trauma, and
Always centered at night is the next pillar anchoring Moby’s extensive body of work. A constant collaborator, Moby’s next page includes some of his favorite vocalists, including the late Benjamin Zephaniah, serpentwithfeet, Gaidaa, and on “dark
Dublin-based multi-instrumentalist Conor J O’Brien, best known for heading up Villagers, recently announced their sixth studio album, That Golden Time, dropping May 10. It’s an apt title for a warm and romantic recording that extends to his wor
Today we celebrate the release of LA-based R&B singer (and KCRW’s Breakthrough Artist of 2023) Baby Rose’s new project Slow Burn, produced by the stellar outfit BADBADNOTGOOD. With a wide sonic realm rooted in psych-rock and alternative styles,
With her first album in ten years, Vida, Chilean rapper and singer Ana Tijoux unleashes her indestructible spirit and social conviction on the project. A wise friend once told her something that has resonated — that the best revenge against dea
Whether they’re your nemesis or closest ally, today is National Sibling Day. In honor of that, we’re getting down with Infinity Song, a band of four brothers and sisters based in NYC. Homeschooled musically and academically by their parents alo
The Marías are busy putting the finishing touches on their eagerly-awaited sophomore album Submarine, out at the end of May, exploring solitude and the complexities of our emotions. While we wait, let’s enjoy the amuse bouche that is “Run Your
“Bean Fields,” the latest track from Shannon & The Clams’ forthcoming album The Moon Is In The Wrong Place (out in May), is a celebration of life honoring Shannon Shaw’s fiancé, Joe Haener, who lost his life in a car accident at his family’s fa
Four-time Grammy Award-winning six-string wiz Gary Clark Jr. continues to expand his inventive palette on his first new album in five years, JPEG RAW. An eclectic mix, “Maktub” is rich with flourishes of African highlife and Sahara blues.
Sam Beam, the heart and soul behind Iron & Wine, wrote a shiny new song that hearkens back to the call-and-response duets of the past made famous by artists like Johnny and June, George and Tammy, Dolly and Kenny — and now, Sam and Fiona on “Al
Portland-based Blitzen Trapper created a new album with the help of bandleader Eric Earley’s innermost thoughts: his dreams. “In 2022 I kept a dream journal for about seven months, in which I chronicled my nocturnal journeys; this song is the r
From the moment you hear that signature baritone, you know you are about to enter the realm of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. While prepping for the release of their 18th studio album due in August, we share the title track “Wild God.”
Welcome to a new week. We’re kicking it off with an optimistic, meditative instrumental moody piece by Melbourne’s four-piece Mildlife. These cats don’t have a designated leader; instead they band together via their love of ‘70s psychedelic and
This week we celebrate the undiscovered musical talent (under 21) in the greater LA area culled from a couple of hundred submissions to KCRW’s Young Creators Project. We drew five finalists, and Yorba Linda’s Kaiden Surti may be the youngest of
This week we celebrate the undiscovered musical talent (under 21) in the greater LA area culled from a couple of hundred submissions to KCRW’s Young Creators Project. We whittled it down to five finalists, and if we told you that this song was
This week we celebrate the undiscovered musical talent (under 21) in the greater LA area culled from a couple of hundred submissions to KCRW’s Young Creators Project. We drew five finalists, turning our focus today on Great Big Cow. These guys
This week we celebrate the undiscovered musical talent (under 21) in the greater LA area culled from a couple of hundred submissions to KCRW’s Young Creators Project. We narrowed it down to five finalists, from whom we turn the spotlight on 19-
This week we celebrate the undiscovered musical talent (under 21) in the greater LA area culled from a couple of hundred submissions to KCRW’s Young Creators Project. We whittled it down to five finalists, and are kicking off the week with Slid
One of our favorite Finnish crooners, Bobby Oroza declares his love for the ladies who grew up in the Latin barrios, wards, quarters, and districts around the world with “Queen of the Barrio.”
Canadian-born, Kansas-based artist Heidi Lynne Gluck is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with a knack for nuance. Known for her ‘70s-style folk rock, Heidi employs the warm glow of a Wurlitzer on “Severance (Remix).”
When you think of sibling harmony, some artists that come to mind include The Bee Gees, First Aid Kit, The Avett Brothers, and The Jacksons. But there’s another factor that we tend to think about less — the non-verbal synergy that’s part of the
We’ve got the scoop behind Mt. Joy’s “Highway Queen” to share with you today. Apparently, frontman Matt Quinn, was on tour when the song came to him — which was great because that allowed the band to work it out in front of an audience and to s
Today’s Top Tune is thrilled to offer an exclusive that you won’t find on any other platform, anywhere else! It’s from the esteemed composer Laura Karpman, who nabbed an Oscar nod for her score to American Fiction. A recent MBE Guest DJ and gue
When The Secret Sisters got their start over a decade ago, Ray LaMontange was the first artist to invite them on tour. That spark turned into a close bond and led to a collaboration. “All The Ways” was recorded near their hometown area of Muscl
On Weird Faith, the latest album from Nashville-based Madi Diaz, you’ll hear “Everything Almost,” on which the artist openly shares her fears and anxieties through an upbeat tone. "The song is about my constant wondering within a relationship,”
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