Track Premiere: Kinky – “Lowrider” (War Cover)
There are fewer things in music that get me more pumped than a killer cover. To take a great song and then elevate it by switching up the genre, instrumentation,…
Track Premiere: Jenny O. – “People”
For the past few years, Jenny O. has toured with prolific songwriters such as Father John Misty, Leon Russell, and Rodriguez. But she recently took a break from the road and…
Daniel Avery & Alessandro Cortini: Exclusive FYF Release
The best weekend of the year, FYF Fest, is nigh! And, like any great holiday it comes with amazing gifts and surprises! One such thing is a stunning collaboration between…
Video Premiere: Miles Mosley “Abraham”
I am always intrigued when an artist can truly challenge the listener, and that’s the brilliance of Miles Mosley. Musically, Mosley is almost reinventing his instrument of choice (upright bass).…
Track Premiere: Kan Wakan “Phantasmagoria Part 1”
Phantasmagoria is the title of the forthcoming Triple LP from L.A. based composer/songwriter Gueorgui Linev who records under the moniker Kan Wakan (pre-order here). I met Linev a few years ago…
KCRW Exclusive: New DJ Mix from Luxxury
DJ/producer Blake Robin aka Luxxury is having quite a moment, so when he graciously offered to make an exclusive new mix for KCRW.com/music, we jumped at the chance! I also…
Video Premiere: Suzanne Santo – “Ghost In My Bed”
For the last 10 years Suzanne Santo has been the lead singer of the band HoneyHoney, but she’s recently stepped out on her own. Today we bring you a track from…
Beth Ditto MBE Session Preview
Watch/Hear the FULL session here When I heard Beth Ditto was finally releasing a solo full length, I was thrilled. She is a powerhouse in every way — she’s got…
Track Premiere: Brownout – Things You Say
When the Grammy award winning Grupo Fantasma created a funked up alter ego called Brownout, they had no idea that the less traditional Latin side project would become such a…
Checking In With Matt Lowell of Lo Moon + New Track
Los Angeles based trio, Lo Moon, have been keeping a tight lid on their forthcoming album but today we get another preview with “This Is It.” The sprawling track soars with ethereal…