KCRW Music

Online radio station from the US west coast that is simply cult, with a taste for romantic music and radio itself.

KCRW creates and curates a unique mix of content centered around music discovery, NPR news, cultural exploration, and informed public affairs. KCRW is driven by the spirit of Los Angeles and delivers in innovative ways – on the radio, digitally, and in-person – to diverse, curious communities around the corner and around the world.

KCRW creates culturally responsive programming that speaks to the nuanced interests and needs of the Southern California community. Over 100 weekly hours of original programming features nationally syndicated news and culture show To The Point with Warren Olney (co-production with PRI), The Treatment with Elvis Mitchell, Bookworm with Michael Silverblatt, political week in review show Left, Right & Center, and The Business hosted by Kim Masters; in addition to Los Angeles-focused shows such as Press Play with Madeleine Brand, Good Food with Evan Kleiman, and DNA: Design & Architecture with Frances Anderton, among others.

KCRW has a history of bringing unique live experiences to Southern California and around the country – whether concerts with musical talent or conversations between our hosts and the world’s leading thinkers and creators.

Music events include KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl, now in its 20th season; KCRW’s annual “Summer Nights,” a free, all-ages concert series throughout Greater Los Angeles; “KCRW Presents,” live music shows in Southern California, San Francisco, New York, and other major cities; and live broadcasts and DJ performances from cultural events such as Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, and Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, among others.