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From KCRW DJ Aaron Byrd:
I had the pleasure of having my man Jason Valerio, better known as Trackademicks, stop by for a guest DJ set.
Trackademicks is a MC and producer from the Bay (Alameda, CA to be exact) who’s spent the past few years crafting standout tracks for everyone from Mistah FAB to J*Davey to Kid Sister to Phonte of Little Brother.
The stylistic diversity …

First Fridays continues THIS Friday, February 4, with multi-instrumentalist and composer Miguel Atwood-Ferguson leading an ensemble of musicians and sets from KCRW DJs Anthony Valadez and Aaron Byrd.
Gaslamp Killer, Anna Wise (Sonnymoon) and Peanut Butter Wolf, with special guest Anika, (DJ set) have also been added to the line up.
Pre-sale tickets are sold out but there will be tickets available at the door …

When multi-instrurmentalist and composer Miguel Atwood-Ferguson brought together an ensemble of all-star musicians in Downtown LA last year as part of the Grand Performances series, it was an evening everyone was talking about for weeks and weeks.
His career is blossoming and now you will be able to witness if for yourself as Miguel brings the magic to the Natural History Museum’s First …

On Raphael Saadiq’s last album he channeled the “ghosts of The Temptations,” as he says. On his new one, Stone Rollin’, he keeps that retro style, but takes it MUCH further – as DJ Jeremy Sole says, “it’s his “Electric Ladyland.”

At a listening party at his studio last night, all the DJs gathered there agreed it is an album you will be …

By KCRW DJ Aaron Byrd:
A couple of years ago I was looking in our “new” section of the KCRW music library. I stumbled upon a CD that was identified as African music but I noticed that the label was based in Amsterdam. I thought, “Hmm, sounds interesting” so I pulled it out and saw the cover was pretty cool and so was the name …

From KCRW DJ Aaron Byrd:
Have you ever had a reoccurring dream? Well I have. It goes a little something like this, “Mom, meet Andreya, my future wife” Silly I know, but once you’ve heard this young Brighton songwriter sing, you’ll understand.
Andreya Triana has quickly developed a loyal following over the past few years after being featured on tracks by Aaron Jerome and Bonobo. She …

On Saturday night, two KCRW DJs will hit the decks to close out the Chinatown Summer Nights series. Aaron Byrd and Raul Campos will be spinning from 8 to midnight on Central Plaza and its entirely free!
Check out a review of last week’s event from volunteer Taryn Olsen:
“After a scorching set in the heat of the summer afternoon at Sunset Junction, KCRW DJ Jeremy …

From DJ Anthony Valadez:
Sample-based soul outfit Sonneymoon, have just been signed to LA indie label Plug Research, home to Bilal, Flying Lotus, Shafiq Husayn, Daedelus and many other artists.   The label’s Andrew Lojero heard the band on my show. Both Aaron Byrd and I have been giving Sonneymoon a lot of spins since last year, so its wonderful to see such a wonderful musical …

KCRW DJ Anthony Valadez is the king of Downtown LA this week! He was spinning last night at the Downtown Art Walk (and official after party) and returns on Saturday, August 14 for Chinatown Summer Nights. He’ll be on the decks from 8 to 11pm in the Grand Plaza (located just off Broadway at Gin Ling Way).
In fact, KCRW DJs will be rockin’ …

WOW.  I heard the recent performance by the Miguel Atwood-Ferguson ensemble (with MANY special guests) in Downtown LA a few weeks ago was magical, but this video really proves it.
It was part of the free Grand Performances music series and sponsored by KCRW, with our own Aaron Byrd and Jeremy Sole hosting the evening. Check out some pics from the evening and join us …