Iggy Pop is back! Post Pop Depression finds the iconic rocker returning to his Berlin-era swagger, with the help of Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age and an all-star group of musicians. He plays new songs and a couple classics in a special live performance for KCRW.
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Each year KCRW DJs take on the torturous task of choosing their favorites of the year. Here are their Top 10 picks for 2015. http://www.kcrw.com/best-of-2015
Alabama Shakes experienced a meteoric rise following the release of their 2012 debut and took their time crafting their sophomore album, expanding on their soulful blues-rock sound. Last week, tim...
KCRW caught up with critically-acclaimed Australian singer/guitarist Courtney Barnett as she prepared to play one of the biggest shows of her career at the Hollywood Bowl.
The British brothers behind Disclosure tapped into a wide range of talent for their latest release Caracal, from Lion Babe and Lorde to Miguel and Sam Smith. They play a DJ set, recorded in front o...
Soul man Leon Bridges hails from Fort Worth, where he teamed up with members of fellow Texan band White Denim to produce his debut. He's one of the most talked about new artists of the year and des...
Producer Jamie xx burst onto the music scene as part of the highly successful group The xx and finally released his solo debut earlier this year. It's a dazzling collection of songs and is among th...
Boxed In's debut album has been a KCRW favorite for months now and on Saturday, July 25, 2015 the UK based musicians made their US live debut and kicked off the Sound in Focus concert series at the...
Portland’s Unknown Mortal Orchestra surprise us with each and every release and their latest, Multi-Love, is one of their best. A KCRW favorite all year, we get to experience it live.
South Central native Kamasi Washington released one of the most critically-acclaimed albums of the year with The Epic, a three-volume set of genre-bending jazz. The saxophonist and composer leads a...
KCRW & Annenberg Foundation Present Sound in Focus featuring Boxed In, Quantic, Dwight Yoakam, Cold War Kids, Other Lives, De La Soul, and TV on the Radio.
KCRW's Apogee Sessions is the most intimate series we've ever produced, and what makes it really special is the location - Apogee's Berkeley Street Studio, the private recording studio of legendary producer/mixer, Bob Clearmountain. With sound far superior to any live venue and a capacity of just 150 guests, this series caters to core music lovers who want to experience an artist up close.
Sir Tom Jones has sold over 100 million records and just released his autobiography and a new album, Long Lost Suitcase. At 75, he sounds better than ever and KCRW shares highlights from his illust...
Foals is one of the UK's most popular bands and its dynamic, sweeping sound is really special in a live setting. We're thrilled to bring you a session recorded at Apogee studio.
Foals is one of the UK's most popular bands and its dynamic, sweeping sound is really special in a live setting. We're thrilled to bring you a session recorded at Apogee studio.
After finding huge success with the The Swell Season – including an Academy Award -- Glen Hansard launched a solo career with the intimate, thoughtful songs that have always defined his work. We br...
After finding huge success with the The Swell Season – including an Academy Award -- Glen Hansard launched a solo career with the intimate, thoughtful songs that have always defined his work. We br...
Soul/funk/jazz collective Hiatus Kaiyote received a Grammy nomination for their debut and found big name fans in Prince, Questlove, Erykah Badu, and more. Their new record is even more ambitious an...
Soul/funk/jazz collective Hiatus Kaiyote received a Grammy nomination for their debut and found big name fans in Prince, Questlove, Erykah Badu, and more. Their new record is even more ambitious an...
Miguel is a proud LA native whose seductive hybrid of R&B and soul and boundary-pushing experimentation has earned him comparisons to Prince and cemented his role as a creative force in music today...
LA's own Silversun Pickups evolve on every record and their fourth full-length, Better Nature is no different. The band joined us for a live session at Apogee studio and we bring you the highlights...
Alabama Shakes experienced a meteoric rise following the release of their 2012 debut and took their time crafting their sophomore album, expanding on their soulful blues-rock sound. Last week, tim...
Toro y Moi's Chaz Bundick continues to surprise and impress, exploring new territory with each album. On the band's latest, he focuses on guitar-led psychedelic rock. We feature a live Apogee Studi...
Glaswegian band Belle & Sebastian brought an evening of infectious pop to an intimate crowd at Apogee Studios. Their charismatic session of new songs and old favorites airs on Morning Becomes Eclec...
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