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A free weekday download of standout songs, including advance releases, exclusive live tracks recorded at KCRW, remixes, and an introduction to new artists on our radar.
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Jon Spencer ‘Knock ‘Em Out’
Today’s Top Tune: Jon Spencer ‘Knock ‘Em Out’
The legendary Jon Spencer can't take any more on his latest long-player, SONGS OF...
Sofie Royer ‘Sesquicentennial’
Today’s Top Tune: Sofie Royer ‘Sesquicentennial’
Austrian based artist Sofie Royer returns with “Sesquicentennial,” the first glimpse of...
Vincent Taeger ‘O Santo do Nome’
Today’s Top Tune: Vincent Taeger ‘O Santo do Nome’
French drummer, composer, and producer Vincent Taeger explores Brazilian musical tra...
Elvis K. ‘Crane’
Today's Top Tune: Elvis K. 'Crane'
Elvis K. ‘Crane’ Former FIDLAR guitarist Elvis Kuehn continues his solo journey as Elvis K. with “Crane,” a...
Panda Bear & Sonic Boom ‘A? of When’ (Ultimate Drive Time Mix)
Today’s Top Tune: Panda Bear & Sonic Boom ‘A? of When’ (Ultimate Drive Time Mix)
Panda Bear and Sonic Boom reunite for A ? of W...
Death Cab For Cutie ‘Stone Over Water’
Today’s Top Tune: Death Cab For Cutie ‘Stone Over Water’
Death Cab for Cutie return with I Built You A Tower, their 11t...
Little Barrie ‘Luggin’ Hurt’
Today’s Top Tune: Little Barrie ‘Luggin’ Hurt’
UK psych-rock veterans Little Barrie return with “Luggin’ Hurt,” a fuzzed-out groove fro...
Genesis Owusu ‘Stampede’
Today’s Top Tune: Genesis Owusu ‘Stampede’
Genesis Owusu returns with REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE, a bold and de...
Ibeyi ‘Aset’
Today’s Top Tune: Ibeyi ‘Aset’
Ibeyi return with Offering (out June 26), their first album in four years and their first as ind...
Caroline Rose ‘Yip Yip Yow’
Today’s Top Tune: Caroline Rose ‘Yip Yip Yow’
Caroline Rose finally gives an official release to “Yip Yip Yow,” a longtime fan favorite...
Thee Sinseers ‘Let’s Fall In Love Again’
Today’s Top Tune: Thee Sinseers ‘Let’s Fall In Love Again’
East L.A. soul outfit Thee Sinseers return with “Let’s Fall in Love (...
Josh da Costa ‘Proving Me Right’
Today’s Top Tune: Josh da Costa ‘Proving Me Right’
Josh da Costa steps out on his own with New Wave Graveyard (out July 24), a h...
Wife Support ‘Back To Me’
Today’s Top Tune: Wife Support ‘Back To Me’
Wife Support is the new solo project from Los Angeles-based artist Marlana...
Digitalism ‘Achtung! Optimism’
Today’s Top Tune: Digitalism ‘Achtung! Optimism’
German electronic duo Digitalism return with “Achtung! Optimism,” a driving ne...
Okonski ‘Axes (Feat. Rachel Kitchlew)
Today’s Top Tune: Okonski ‘Axes (Feat. Rachel Kitchlew)
Okonski—the jazz trio featuring Durand Jones & The Indications members Steve Oko...
Las Robertas ‘All We Need Is Now’
Today’s Top Tune: Las Robertas ‘All We Need Is Now’
Costa Rican six-piece Las Robertas return with All We Need Is Now, out June 26. The...
Shakey Graves ‘When The Love Is New’
Today’s Top Tune: Shakey Graves ‘When The Love Is New’
Shakey Graves explores matters of the heart on “When the Love Is New,” a...
Teddy Thompson ‘So This Is Heartache’
Today’s Top Tune: Teddy Thompson ‘So This Is Heartache’
Teddy Thompson returns with Never Be The Same, his first album of original songs in five...
Silvana Estrada & pablopablo ‘Antes De Ti’ (Before You)
Today’s Top Tune: Silvana Estrada & pablopablo ‘Antes De Ti’
Latin Grammy-winning artist Silvana Estrada returns with “Antes De Ti,” a tender...
Cécile McLorin Salvant ‘With Every Breath I Take’
Today’s Top Tune: Cécile McLorin Salvant ‘With Every Breath I Take’
Cécile McLorin Salvant announces With Every Breath...
Seu Jorge ‘Quando Chego (Feat. Marisa Monte)'
Today’s Top Tune: Seu Jorge ‘Quando Chego (Feat. Marisa Monte)'
Seu Jorge unveils The Other Side, an ambitious new album...
Carl Craig ‘Meditation Five (Edit)’
Today’s Top Tune: Carl Craig ‘Meditation Five (Edit)’
Detroit techno pioneer Carl Craig revisits his ambient masterpiece Meditat...
Raine Torres ‘Petite Suite’
Today’s Top Tune: Raine Torres ‘Petite Suite’
Young Creators Project alum Raine Torres returns with “Petite Suite,” a stirring reflecti...
The Austinauts ‘Mother Tongue’
Today’s Top Tune: The Austinauts ‘Mother Tongue’
Today’s Top Tune spotlights a new track by Austin collective The Austinauts wi...
Julieta Venegas ‘La Linea (Feat. Yahritza Y Su Escensia)'
Today’s Top Tune: Julieta Venegas ‘La Linea (Feat. Yahritza Y Su Escensia)
Julieta Venegas reconnects with her borderland roots on “La Línea,” a...
BLARF ‘Stars Without Light’
Today’s Top Tune: BLARF ‘Stars Without Light’
Eric André’s musical project BLARF returns with Film Scores for Films That Don’t...
Carin León ‘Ruca’
Today’s Top Tune: Carin León ‘Ruca’
Carín León returns with “Ruca,” a disco- and funk-infused single from his new album MUDA. Expanding beyond h...
Laibach ‘Musick (Feat. Wiyaala)’
Today’s Top Tune: Laibach ‘Musick (Feat. Wiyaala)’
Laibach’s new album MUSICK is out now, and its title track distills the project’s cor...
Beth Orton ‘Waiting’
Today’s Top Tune: Beth Orton ‘Waiting’
Beth Orton returns with “Waiting,” a slow-building, life-affirming single from her upcomi...
Honey Dijon ‘Just Friends (Feat. Adi Oasis, Danielle Ponder, Suni MF)’
Today’s Top Tune: Honey Dijon ‘Just Friends (Feat. Adi Oasis, Danielle Ponder, Suni MF)’
Honey Dijon returns with “Just Friends,...
Alex Amen ‘Diamonds’
Today’s Top Tune: Alex Amen ‘Diamond
Texas-born singer-songwriter Alex Amen introduces his debut album Sun of Amen, out...
Getdown Services ‘The Radiator’
Today’s Top Tune: Getdown Services ‘The Radiator’
UK duo Getdown Services return with “The Radiator,” a punchy mix of electroni...
King Tuff ‘Invisible Ink’
Today’s Top Tune: King Tuff ‘Invisible Ink’
King Tuff returns with MOO, a back-to-basics rock and roll record from Verm...
Katie Alice Greer ‘Expo ‘70’
Today’s Top Tune: Katie Alice Greer ‘Expo ‘70’
Katie Alice Greer’s Perfect Woman Sound Machine, Vol. 1 is out now, a sharp, psyc...
Bedouine ‘Always On Time’
Today’s Top Tune: Bedouine ‘Always On Time’
LA-based musician Bedouine returns with “Always on Time,” a warm, reflective...
Alexis Taylor ‘I Can Feel Your Love’
Today’s Top Tune: Alexis Taylor ‘I Can Feel Your Love’
Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip returns with Paris In The Spring, his...
duendita ‘super sad!’ (Clean)
Today’s Top Tune: duendita ‘super sad!’ (Clean)
duendita’s album existential thottie is led by the single “super sad!” B...
Allison Russell ‘Cold April (Feat. Denitia, Kara Jackson, & Explore! Pop Choir)
Today’s Top Tune: Allison Russell ‘Cold April (Feat. Denitia, Kara Jackson, & Explore! Pop Choir)
Allison Russell l...
KELS ‘Gone’
Today’s Top Tune: KELS ‘Gone’
Originally from Pittsburgh, KELS has built her career entirely on her own terms. After independent...
Flying Mojito Brothers ‘Polk Salad Annie’
Today’s Top Tune: Flying Mojito Brothers ‘Polk Salad Annie’
The Flying Mojito Bros link up with the legacy of Tony Joe White on...