Bringing A Christmas Classic To Wonderful Life — On Stage
Librettist Gene Scheer says the drama of George Bailey's life is "an operatic story." So he, along with composer Jake Heggie, turned It's a Wonderful Life into an opera.
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Latin Roots: Mexrrissey
It's a pop-culture phenomenon: The people of Mexico love Morrissey. A lot. Hear a set from the band that's giving the Smiths singer's music a Latin makeover.
Mary Halvorson Leaves Some Room For Weirdness In 'Away With You'
Halvorson, a prolific jazz guitarist, plays with harmonies and melodies as she leads an eight-piece band on her new album. Critic Kevin Whitehead calls Away With You "richer than ever."
First Listen: Zao, 'The Well-Intentioned Virus'
For two decades, the band has maintained a mix of thoughtfulness and savagery unparalleled in metal. This is peak Zao, back with its most feral and fully realized offering in years.
First Listen: Maria Taylor, 'In The Next Life'
The Azure Ray singer fills her warm, reflective new album with gorgeous, touching songs about family, legacy and the pursuit of contentment.
We Banjo 3 On Mountain Stage
Hear the Irish band play its mix of swing, soul and banjo live onstage in West Virginia.
All Songs +1: Peter Silberman On Compassion, Impermanence And Hearing Loss
The Antlers' singer discusses coming back to music after temporarily losing his hearing and how that's changed his sound.
Watch Róisín Murphy Perform 'Exploitation' Live For KCRW
The Irish art pop musician showcases her singular aesthetic in a live performance for KCRW.
Recommended Dose: Our Favorite Dance Tracks Of November
We've got ambient atmospherics for a time of tension. Hear new music from Dedekind Cut, Visible Cloaks, Tycho, Yussef Kamaal, MJ Guider and Burial.
Hear Strand Of Oaks' Anthemic New Song, 'Radio Kids'
"Radio was my freedom as a kid," Strand of Oaks' Tim Showalter says. "No internet, no scene, no way to find music except radio."