Watch White Denim Perform 'Shanalala'
Austin-based band White Denim absolutely tore through its live session on Morning Becomes Eclectic with an energy and swagger that bent KCRW's airwaves.
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Joel Ross And His (Exceptionally) Good Vibes
The vibraphonist has a "love-hate relationship" with his instrument that has been helpful in perfecting his craft — but it wouldn't mean much without the deep emotional well he pulls from.
First Listen: Lee 'Scratch' Perry, 'Rainford'
Lee "Scratch" Perry teams up with producer Adrian Sherwood to conjure the dub master's swampy atmosphere.
First Listen: Ian Noe, 'Between The Country'
On his debut album, Ian Noe captures his Eastern Kentucky small town with a sad, often heartbreaking brilliance.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Dreamtime
Settle into an hour of soothing voices and soaring instrumentals that all go to prove this roots music business needn't always be high-energy.
One LA Community Where Folk And Rock Converged
Singer-songwriter Jakob Dylan and director Andrew Slater talk about the documentary Echo In The Canyon about music from Laurel Canyon in LA that went on to influence a later generation.
Branford Marsalis Revels In Jazz's Timeless Challenges On New Album
Saxophonist Marsalis has been leading a quartet for the last 20 years, with only one personnel change; their new album, The Secret Between the Shadow and the Soul, shows they're still going strong.
The Many Characters Of Cage The Elephant's 'Social Cues'
Lead singer Matt Shultz talks about personal experiences and voices that emerged in the band's latest record, Social Cues.
Top Shelf: 2019 Tiny Desk Contest Entries Our Judges Loved
An incredibly strong pool of artists entered this year's Tiny Desk Contest. And though there's just one winner, there were so many more entries our judges loved.
Hear Richard Thompson's Stunning Score For A New WWII Documentary
The film by Erik Nelson honors World War II fighter pilots and is called The Cold Blue. It's being released this Friday, along with Thompson's score, in time for the Memorial Day Weekend.