Music Special Programming

Music Special Programming

1 hr, 16 min

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

All Episodes

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.

Decades in the making, The Beatles release their last song as the Fab Four, with a little help from their friends. Listen here and watch the short doc about how it all came together.

Strap in: We’ve got your metal-forward (yet eclectic) mix for cruising desert highways down to Power Trip.

Celebrate Robbie Robertson with intimate performance and interviews, including a previously unreleased session featuring “Music for The Native Americans” in October 1994.

In the afterglow of Taylor Swift’s sold-out Eras Tour show, KCRW’s Danielle Chiriguayo and her dad reflect on their shared Swiftie history.

The Linda Lindas are tapping some primeval punk rock magic with their viral hit “Racist, Sexist Boy.” Let’s explore what opened that portal.

Celebrate the charm and legacy of Tony Bennett, who died at 96, with a newly-unearthed 1990 interview on Morning Becomes Eclectic.

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We’ve got a new one from alt-country singer Margo Price ! “Too Stoned To Cry” finds the singer sharing a mic and guitar duties with her friend Billy Strings .

Margo Price: ‘Too Stoned To Cry’ (feat. Billy Strings)

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

Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, October 17, 2024

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Oct 17, 2024

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

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from Music News

Donnie and Joe Emerson recorded “Dreamin’ Wild” as teenagers in 1979. It took decades to become a hit. Now Donnie and his wife are on their first West Coast tour.

Album made by 2 teen brothers in 1979 finally gets its due

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from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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

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from Morning Becomes Eclectic

If you’re a skeptic about love, it’s time to take a listen to the collaborative work of songwriters and producers Baba Stiltz and Okay Kaya .

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