Amayo , the Nigerian-born former frontman for Afrobeat collective Antibalas, strikes out on his own with his debut solo album, Lion Awakes, out January 17.
Nassir is responsible for compiling the songs that go into our library that our DJs play on their shows. Many of these songs eventually make it to KCRW’s Top 30 chart.
It’s the last day of the year, and what better way to celebrate the end of 2o24 and the rise of 2025 than with LA-based artist Declan McKenna , who started his own new chapter this…
Encore: Big hair and spandex: New series tackles 80s hair metal world
A new documentary series examines the world of 1980s hair metal music. KCRW talks to director Jeff Tremaine and founding Guns N’ Roses member Tracii Guns.
‘The thing I’m most proud of’: Wilson Cruz on ‘My So-Called Life’
The groundbreaking TV show “My So-Called Life” made waves 30 years ago, especially because of Wilson Cruz’s portrayal of biracial, queer teenager Rickie Vasquez.
Encore: ‘British Bake Off’ co-host turns into infamous robber in new historical comedy
Noel Fielding is known in the U.S. for co-hosting “The Great British Bake-Off.” In a new streaming show, he plays an infamous British highwayman, but with a twist.