Keith's Music Box

Meet indie pop singer/songwriter Ali Coyle. Her debut EP, “Songs for My Therapist,” has come out to glowing reviews, perhaps a harbinger of things to come for this gifted artist out of Southern California. Ali’s songs are confessional, hypnotic and chronicle her journey of self-acceptance as a queer woman. Listen today to hear her talk about the genesis of the album and the thrill of making it. You’ll also gain the bragging rights to say you heard Ali Coyle first on KMB.

It's a battle of the superstars! David Bowie and Elton John's careers mirrored each other in striking ways. Both were born in England in1947. Both produced a string of hits in the ‘70s and ‘80s, selling millions of records. And both cultivated flamboyant stage personas that changed rock. In this week’s KMB they’ll face off to see whose music reigns supreme more than 50 years after taking the world by storm. Will the Thin White Duke come out on top or will it be Rocketman? Stream today to find out. One way or the other, you're going to hear some killer music!

Almost 60 years in the making, an epic battle of rock n’ roll giants is at hand. It’s the Beatles vs. the Rolling Stones in a winner-take-all showdown to establish the #1 rock band of all time. (Okay, the winner gets zip. Zilch. Nada. At least, nothing from me.) The seven-round competition goes down this week on KMB. Will the Fab Four come out on top? The Glimmer Twins? You’ll just have to listen to find out. Don’t miss a second of the rockin’ action!

The Laurel Canyon area of LA has long been home to artists, actors and entrepreneurs. In the mid-1960s it became the center of the musical world when rock musicians flocked there and used the mountainous, bohemian location to spark an unprecedented run of creativity. We’ll check out some of the best tunes from Laurel Canyon’s famous residents, including Joni Mitchell, the Mamas & the Papas, CSN&Y, the Byrds, the Doors, Jackson Browne and the Eagles, in this week’s groovy episode of KMB.

Irish singer/songwriter Davie Furey’s first album in the States, Haunted Streets, comes out July 9. Released in Ireland earlier this year, the album has been described as “a masterclass in songwriting and musicianship” and has spawned three #1 songs on the iTunes Irish Singer-Songwriter and Rock Charts.  And now Davie visits Keith’s Music Box! Tune in to hear him talk about the making of the album and the universal themes found in Haunted Streets in this special episode of KMB.

We're marking Independence Day 2021 in the States with 20 songs by 20 great American artists. We'll cover the musical spectrum from classic rock to contemporary indie rock, from folk to funk. It's gonna be a blast, so listen in for tunes from the Grateful Dead, Steve Miller Band, Bruce Springsteen, Joe Walsh, Los Lobos, REO Speedwagon and other great all-American artists.

The ‘90s were a killer time for music, bringing us a slew of grunge, alternative and hard rock classics. We’ll hear a baker’s dozen from some of the biggest rock artists of the decade, including Pearl Jam, Beck, Oasis, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Green Day.

We’re celebrating the 50th episode of KMB this week with 20 tunes to help get your party on. We’ll do some drinking, some smoking, some dancing and some... well, you know what too much partying can lead to. It’s gonna be a blast, so check it out to hear an eclectic playlist featuring the likes of AC/DC, Jimmy Buffett, Paul McCartney, Sublime, Whiskeytown, Grand Funk Railroad and the Dead Kennedys.

Back when albums ruled, a killer opening track was essential for setting the tone of a great LP. We’ll hear openers from 12 of rock’s best albums on this week’s show. Featuring Bruce Springsteen, Led Zeppelin, Yes, Supertramp, the Stones and a handful of other rock legends, it’s a one-of-a-kind Side 1, Track 1 playlist that you'll hear only on KMB.

The Crush Bar used to be the place in Hollywood for ‘60s soul dancing, with a bit of ‘70s funk and acid rock thrown in. It’s been gone many years now, but you can relive the Crush’s glory days on this week’s KMB with 25 songs from soul superstars including James Brown, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett and Solomon Burke. This one’s a keeper for any lover of classic soul music!