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ODESZA: THE LAST GOODBYE CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE Is in Theaters Tomorrow Photo ODESZA: THE LAST GOODBYE CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE Is in Theaters Tomorrow
by Michael Major - July 06, 2023

Movie theater audiences worldwide can witness ODESZA’s awe-inspiring live show on the big screen. “ODESZA: The Last Goodbye Cinematic Experience” shows one of electronic music’s most important modern-day innovators as never seen before, providing an intimate look into the process of creating “The La...

The Flaming Lips' 'Fight Test' & 'Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell' Released on Viny Photo The Flaming Lips' 'Fight Test' & 'Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell' Released on Vinyl for the First Time
by Michael Major - March 17, 2023

“Fight Test” originally landed in June 2003 as the third single and opening track from the seminal 2002 Gold-certified opus Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. Upon arrival, it cracked the Billboard Top 100 and rose to #28 on the UK singles chart. The Fight Test EP adorned the 6-CD box set of Yoshimi B...

The Flaming Lips 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots' 20th-Anniversary CD Box Set Is Ava Photo The Flaming Lips 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots' 20th-Anniversary CD Box Set Is Available Now
by Michael Major - November 25, 2022

The LP box set has 40 tracks never released on vinyl and over 30 previously unreleased tracks. Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots: 20th Anniversary Edition will be available, via Warner Records, on all streaming services and as a 6 CD box set (featuring 100 tracks) on November 25 to mark the 20th anniv...

New Entertainment Podcast 'The Backstory' Hosted by Jason Bentley Launches Today Photo New Entertainment Podcast 'The Backstory' Hosted by Jason Bentley Launches Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 15, 2020

101 Studios and Jason Bentley have launched a new entertainment podcast: The Backstory bringing together unexpected artists, actors, and creators to share ideas and make connections. ...

Louis La Roche Releases SATURDAY NIGHT GRIEVER Album Photo Louis La Roche Releases SATURDAY NIGHT GRIEVER Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 03, 2020

Born and based in the UK, producer, remixer and DJ Louis La Roche has released his collaborative album, Saturday Night Griever on 27 March via Ever After Records....

KCRW Announces Anne Litt as Next Program Director of Music Photo KCRW Announces Anne Litt as Next Program Director of Music
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 23, 2020

 KCRW announces today Anne Litt as Program Director of Music – the fifth for the station – with past Music Directors being Jason Bentley, Nic Harcourt, Chris Douridas, and Tom Schnabel. ...

Record Store Day's Black Friday Sale Starts Nov. 29 Photo Record Store Day's Black Friday Sale Starts Nov. 29
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 26, 2019

This Friday, November 29th, is the 12th annual Record Store Day's Black Friday celebration.  ...

Louis La Roche Releases New Single 'Better (feat. Lucy Pearson)' Photo Louis La Roche Releases New Single 'Better (feat. Lucy Pearson)'
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 25, 2019

Born and based in the UK, producer, remixer and DJ Louis La Roche has released his latest single, 'Better (feat. Lucy Pearson)' via his own imprint Ever After Records on 25th October. The track has just premiered on Magnetic Magazine. La Roche has previously provided official remixes for artists suc...

Straight White Teeth Release New Song 'Bespoke' Photo Straight White Teeth Release New Song 'Bespoke'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 27, 2019

A record chock full of wonder, Charming Pet GIFs, the debut LP from New Mexico-based Straight White Teeth is a vivid dreamscape of sound, peppered with spry synth lines and contemplative strings. Unassuming but not timid, the new LP delightfully dances around the nostalgia that exists on the fringes...

KCRW HQ Summer Nights Announces Lineup Featuring Black Pumas, Y La Bamba, Andrew Bird Photo KCRW HQ Summer Nights Announces Lineup Featuring Black Pumas, Y La Bamba, Andrew Bird, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 25, 2019

KCRW announces today the talent line-up for the triumphant return of KCRW HQ - three, free, outdoors, and all-ages concerts in the plaza of KCRW's new home on Santa Monica College's state-of-the-art CMD Campus. This wildly popular series returns with the highly anticipated Los Angeles headline debut...

KCRW and the Hammer Museum Announce Line-Up for 2019 Summer Nights Photo KCRW and the Hammer Museum Announce Line-Up for 2019 Summer Nights
by Tori Hartshorn - June 18, 2019

KCRW and the Hammer Museum team up once again to present three free nights of live music and DJ sets as part of KCRW's Summer Nights, Thursdays, July 11, 18, and 25. This year's series features a stellar line-up of artists: Pavo Pavo, Wild Belle and the Tracks, as well as fierce live sets from KCRW ...

Jason Bentley to Leave His KCRW Position of Music Director and Host of 'Morning Becom Photo Jason Bentley to Leave His KCRW Position of Music Director and Host of 'Morning Becomes Eclectic'
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 13, 2019

 KCRW announces today that Jason Bentley will complete his ten-year term as KCRW's Music Director and host of Morning Becomes Eclectic. Bentley's last show as host of Morning Becomes Eclectic will be August 30, 2019. KCRW will be conducting a nationwide search to find Bentley's replacement. Bentley ...

Young & Sick Releases New EP Photo Young & Sick Releases New EP
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 03, 2019

Today, NYC / L.A.-based musician and visual artist known as Young & Sick has released his new EP,Size of Relief, out now via Neon Gold Records / B3SCI Records. Real name Nick van Hofwegen, Young & Sick is a Dutch multi-threat artist who hopes to make you dance a lot and cry a little as he croons to ...

Young & Sick Debuts OHH MY GHOSTS From Forthcoming Neon Gold / B3SCI EP Photo Young & Sick Debuts OHH MY GHOSTS From Forthcoming Neon Gold / B3SCI EP
by Tori Hartshorn - March 01, 2019

Today, musician and visual artist known as Young & Sick (real name Nick van Hofwegen) has released new single 'Ohh My Ghosts.' The track is taken from his upcoming new EP that will see a release spring 2019 via Neon Gold Records / B3SCI Records. Stream 'Ohh My Ghosts' everywhere now here and seeThe ...

KCRW Announces Line-Up for 2019 SXSW Showcases Photo KCRW Announces Line-Up for 2019 SXSW Showcases
by Tori Hartshorn - February 22, 2019

For those of you heading to SXSW, be sure to check out KCRW's two official showcases - Tuesday, March 12, at Elysium, and Wednesday, March 13, at the Radio Day Stage. Both showcases are open to anyone with a festival badge or wristband (no RSVP required)....

Young & Sick Releases New Single 'Jet Black Heart' Photo Young & Sick Releases New Single 'Jet Black Heart'
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 08, 2019

Today, musician and visual artist known as Young & Sick (real name Nick van Hofwegen) has released new single 'Jet Black Heart.' The song is taken from Young & Sick's new EP scheduled for a spring 2019 release via Neon Gold Records / B3SCI Records. Stream 'Jet Black Heart' everywhere now here....

KCRW's World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl Announces 2019 Lineup Photo KCRW's World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl Announces 2019 Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 05, 2019

 The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has announced today the line-up for the 2019 KCRW's World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. The successful collaboration between KCRW and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association celebrates its 20th anniversary, and launches Sunday, June 16, at 7PM....

THE THE To Appear on KCRW's 'Morning Becomes Eclectic' Show Photo THE THE To Appear on KCRW's 'Morning Becomes Eclectic' Show
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 20, 2018

THE THE, one of the most intriguing bands ever to emerge from England, are set for a special live performance and interview on KCRW's popular show 'Morning Becomes Eclectic' hosted by Jason Bentley on Monday, September 24, the morning of the first show of the band's two concerts in Los Angeles. It w...

FRIENDSHIP Music Cruise Announces Line-Up with Rufus Du Sol, Boys Noize, Giorgio Moro Photo FRIENDSHIP Music Cruise Announces Line-Up with Rufus Du Sol, Boys Noize, Giorgio Moroder, Dita von Tees & More
by Macon Prickett - July 16, 2018

AMFAMFAMF presents FRIENDSHIP-the new music cruise experience that will take place aboard the Celebrity Equinox December 11-15 from Miami to the Bahamas-has announced its maiden voyage line-up.  Curated by Gary Richards aka musical artist DESTRUCTO, the inaugural sailing will be rung in with live pe...

Keys N Krates & Tory Lanez Share MUSIC TO MY EARS Video Via THE FADER Photo Keys N Krates & Tory Lanez Share MUSIC TO MY EARS Video Via THE FADER
by Tori Hartshorn - June 27, 2018

Keys N Krates' ode to classic R&B delivers a healthy dose of electronic soul on “Music To My Ears,” featuring fellow Canadian and Grammy-nominated vocalist Tory Lanez. Taken from the Toronto trio's debut album Cura, dynamic strings and reverberant bass provide a joyous backbone to Lanez's uplifting ...

ALL MY FRIENDS Music Festival Announces Full 2018 Line-Up Photo ALL MY FRIENDS Music Festival Announces Full 2018 Line-Up
by Macon Prickett - May 22, 2018

ALL MY FRIENDS-the new major music festival coming to downtown Los Angeles this summer-has today announced its full line-up for the two-day event: Joining the fest's previously announced 'Big Six' headliners RL GRIME, GUCCI MANE and JHENE AIKO (Saturday, August 18) and M.I.A., JAMIE XX and ARMAND VA...

KCRW Presents the 9th Season of Summer Nights Photo KCRW Presents the 9th Season of Summer Nights
by Macon Prickett - May 15, 2018

KCRW presents the 9th season of its signature event series, Summer Nights, featuring free, all-ages, outdoor shows throughout the summer to communities in the greater Los Angeles area and beyond, featuring the best emerging artists and KCRW's stellar DJs....

UNTIL THE RIBBON BREAKS Releases Highly Anticipated Self-Titled Sophomore Album Today Photo UNTIL THE RIBBON BREAKS Releases Highly Anticipated Self-Titled Sophomore Album Today
by Macon Prickett - February 23, 2018

Until The Ribbon Breaks (Pete Lawrie Winfield and Elliot Wall) have released their highly anticipated self-titled sophomore album, via Kobalt Music Recordings, available worldwide on vinyl and across all digital platforms worldwide from today. While this record isn't the duo's first album, it is the...

KCRW Announces Lineup For 2018 SXSW Showcases Photo KCRW Announces Lineup For 2018 SXSW Showcases
by Macon Prickett - February 22, 2018

Los Angeles-based public radio station KCRW has announced the line-up for this year's KCRW Showcases at SXSW, kicking off the convention with two official showcases - Tuesday, March 13, at Elysium, and Wednesday, March 14, at the Radio Day Stage....

Until The Ribbon Breaks Drops 'One Match' Track and Video Photo Until The Ribbon Breaks Drops 'One Match' Track and Video
by Caryn Robbins - January 19, 2018

Until The Ribbon Breaks dropped another powerful track titled One Match, taken from their forthcoming, self-titled full-length album due out February 23...












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