Songs We Love: dae zhen., 'Friday'
A young Los Angeles rapper joins the storied tradition of great end-of-the-week, just-got-paid songs, with a quaint, warm jam full of small victories.
Music
opbmusic Presents: Ryley Walker
Watch the psychedelic-folk guitarist play an extended version of "Summer Dress," recorded live at the 2015 Pickathon festival.
First Listen: Bob Dylan, 'The Cutting Edge 1965-1966: The Bootleg Series Vol. 12'
The fevered 14 months captured here represent the moment when Dylan became comfortable in his shoes — and, if not yet confident about every decision, at least trusting the authority of his writing.
A Robot Orchestra Grows In Brooklyn
Brooklyn-based artist Chico MacMurtrie has built a robot orchestra in a former Norwegian Seamen's Church. These robots don't look like the modern robots that might come to mind. They're steam punk.
Spooky Sounds: Music That Chills Your Bones
Just in time for Halloween, Renee Montagne chats with music commentator Miles Hoffman about some of history's spookiest classical music.
Track By Track: Agoria Explains 'Independence'
How a multimedia artist, a classical pianist and a Hollywood sound designer affected the veteran French techno producer's new EP.
Author Warren Zanes Talks 'Petty: The Biography' On World Cafe
Zanes' new book is a deep and intimate portrait of rock star Tom Petty.
Three Songs That Expose Frayed Nerves And Yearning
Critic Ken Tucker considers three songs by three artists: Elvis Costello's "I Can't Turn It Off," Lana Del Rey's cover of "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" and Eleanor Friedberger's "Alphabet City."
JD Souther On Mountain Stage
The hitmaking songwriter performs a selection of his own songs, plus a Cole Porter tune he sings with Nellie McKay.
KCRW Presents: Natalia Lafourcade
The Mexican indie-pop singer performs "Hasta La Raíz" live in an L.A. studio.