Today's Top Tune

Indie-pop duo Tennis take refuge in their marriage and in making music together. While "Need Your Love" sounds upbeat, the story behind it is rooted in anger. As she looked for healing during a trying period, Alaina Moore says "It's my favorite song...

Dan Bejar aka Destroyer gave band mate John Collins a simple missive when producing his latest album, he said: "make it sound cool." "Crimson Tide" succeeds, intertwining a steady beat with a timeless croon.

A keen observer of the world around him, Camilo Lara or Mexican Institute of Sound, has written a love letter dedicated to his beloved Mexico City in the form of an album. The capital's evolution is captured on "Se Compran" (We Buy), a deconstructed...

Kiwi indie-pop force Yumi Zouma wrote "Cool For A Second" and almost scrapped it entirely. Bassist Charlie Ryder explains it this way: "the most conspicuous of melodies are often hidden in modest beginnings." Let's enjoy the sparkle of Christie...

Brazilian export Seu Jorge teams up with brother-in-arms Rogê - whose friendship dates back to their humble beginnings in Rio. They recorded a stripped back and raw album of future classics, including the organic and beautiful “Saravá.”

Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack - best known for over a decade as Wye Oak - returned to the studio in 2019, following a move to Durham, NC. The duo chart a new path of resilience on "Fortune."

Happy Valentine's Day! No matter where you fall on the love spectrum, someone out there loves you, including us! To commemorate this pseudo-holiday, let's check in with the great Tanya Tucker, who just won the first Grammy (Country Song Category)...

When CAPYAC sing out "Imma move to Hollywood, and I'll just let my phone ring" they're not joking. They did exactly that, as they traded music scenes moving from Austin to LA. An unflinching disco beat, synth attack and funky innuendo make up...

It's February, but we can still talk about 2019 Top 10 lists, right? Ambar Lucid was a contender on a number of KCRW DJs’  Bestest  lists. That's not surprising when you hear Lucid's big voice and emotive style on "Fantasmas."

Moses Sumney's new work serves up a soft and penetrating tone with notes of bossa nova. Let's lean into "Polly," which Sumney describes as, "wishing you had a few more arms than you do."