Today's Top Tune

Today's Top Tune

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.

We’re celebrating our mothers this weekend, and to honor them we turn to the timeless singer Alex Cuba , who pays tribute to his own mother and the work she puts into her delicious…

We’re excited to premiere a new song from heavy instrumental dream team Parlor Greens , who have the distinction of recording their debut album at Colemine Records’ brand new studio at…

Soul singer Bette Smith ’s musical adventure was born in the church pews and street corners of Brooklyn.

Back in 2018, LA roots-punk pioneer Dave Alvin and cosmic country slayer Jimmie Dale Gilmore wrote their first album together to great fanfare and kindled their lifelong friendship.

Motherhood is a game-changer for any artist, but it can also open up a new sonic horizon.

This June we’ll celebrate the 5oth anniversary of the seminal recording by Little Feat with a new deluxe edition of Feats Don’t Fail Me Now, featuring rare and unreleased versions plus…

Now that Beyonce released her country album to rave reviews, we’re seeing the buoying effect of her limelight, allowing other women artists to rise with the genre.

KCRW host Chris Douridas was heard declaring some fighting words about Suave Bruta, the debut album by French-Colombian double-bassist and singer Ëda Diaz : “I expect to go several…