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Zach Condon paid for a dusty old Farfisa organ with the money earned from his first job. This organ, that once belonged to a traveling circus, gave out long ago. However, Condon managed to coax songs out of it including those on Beirut's debut...

Today marks the day Y La Bamba release their highly anticipated album Mujeres. Frontwoman Luz Elena Mendoza reclaims her strength from a troubled past on "Boca Llena."

LA-based artist Hector Carlos Ramirez established his alias, Auragraph, in 2018, after years of producing music under different monikers. "Polywave" leans toward ambient synths, while merging analog drumbeats.

Dubbed an Artist To Watch in 2019 by the New York Times, Nakhane  is not your average South African songwriter. An actor and novelist, Nakhane came out as gay to his fundamentalist Christian church, which resulted in him being subjected to...

After over 10 years, Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence & Patrick Keeler are back with new music as The Raconteurs. We'll hear more as the year progresses but start with Jack White taking the lead on a scorching rendition of  "Sunday Driver."

Formerly the frontman for the now defunct Beta Band, Steve Mason resurfaces with a new solo album. His goal with this project was to capture the songs live, so he could draw out their soulful elements. Check out the beautiful and confident "Stars...

We're just two weeks away from a new EP from one of KCRW's favorite Canadian collectives, Broken Social Scene, but you don't have to wait to enjoy "All I Want."

An artist to keep an eye on in 2019 - Portland-based Big Wild release their debut album tomorrow (February 1).   "City of Sound" is deliciously dynamic and infectious.

Peter Brewis of Field Music and Sarah Hayes of Admiral Fallow team up as You Tell Me. Blending their distinct talents, You Tell Me, creates an atmosphere of 80's inspired folk pop on "Water Cooler."

As an esteemed drummer and prodigious songwriter - Kyle Crane has toured with greats like Neko Case and M. Ward. Given that, it’s not surprising to find James Mercer, Daniel Lanois, and even jazz pianist Brad Mehldau on his new album.  Under the...