Fanfarlo made their US radio debut right here on KCRW in September of 2009. The London band brought the voluptuous sounds and soaring harmonies of their debut album, Reservoir to the studios and totally blew us away.
You can bet we are elated to have some new material to share from NPR’s First Watch feature! Much to our dismay, the lush orchestral and folky leanings have evolved to include some electronics accessorizing that has me on my head. The familiar belt of lead singer Simon Balthazar breaks through with clarity, but …

SXSW is over.  It took me an eternity to get home.  I feel like I’ve been hit by a bus.  But — what an amazing 5 days of music!  It’s rare that I get to be in a time and place where my only obligation (in between radio shows) is to see as much music as possible.
SXSW is a remarkable music festival because its key is community and enthusiasm.  Being together with thousands of people who just want to immerse themselves in music is quite remarkable.  Yes, there were music …

A lot of listeners have been asking me how you can attend KCRW events in Austin during the SXSW music conference if you can’t afford a badge or a wristband. The good news is, its easier than ever this year!
While our official night showcase on Wednesday, March 17 with Ozomatli, Miike Snow, Fanfarlo, Fitz & the Tantrums, Choir of Young Believers & Soko is only open to badgeholders and wristbands, we have a special promotion for our Saturday, March 20 showcase at the Convention Center with Rogue Wave, The Middle …

KCRW is proud to be the radio sponsor for Filter’s Showdown at Cedar St at SXSW. The line up for the 3-day event (March 18-20) includes Dr. Dog, Frightened Rabbit, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Minus the Bear, Local Natives, The Boxer Rebellion, Temper Trap and many more. You can see the full line up and RSVP online here: http://filtermagazine.com/index.php/rsvp/sxsw/
Below are KCRW’s official showcases and anyone with a festival badge or wristband is welcome.
**We will also be featuring a special promotion with day passes for our Saturday showcase headlined by …

All of the wonderful artists in that subject line and more will be playing KCRW’s Official Showcases at SXSW. Yes, it’s that time already! We’re so excited about our lineup, we’re ready to put it out into the world now. Mark your calendars for WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17. If you’ll be in Austin, hopefully you’ll be spending the night with us:
KCRW’s Official Night Showcase – Wed, March 17
OZOMATLI
MIIKE SNOW
FANFARLO
CHOIR OF YOUNG BELIEVERS
SOKO
FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS
Also, KCRW is hosting an Official Day Showcase for the first time at the Convention Center on …