Today's Top Tune

Formed in 2010, Baltimore’s Turnstile are a band that always moves forward boldly and collectively — despite what their name might suggest. Their freshly released album LOOK OUT FOR ME is a whirlwind of fourteen genre-defying songs that sounds a good bit like The Police.

“Under The Mandarin Moon,” or as Pearl & The Oysters say “Sous la lune mandarine,” is the latest example of the group’s musical superpower: exploring a difficult subject over a wistful, Bossa-nova-tinged tune. This song is the LA band’s abstract attempt at describing the dreadful night when the Eaton fire broke out… an event which directly affected the band and friends from their tight-knit community. Commune with them in person at Lodge Room on Thursday, Jul. 10.

Grammy Award-winning duo NxWorries (Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge) have returned with the dance floor ready banger “Everybody Get’s Down.” Already a steady presence on KCRW’s Top 30 chart, grab it now as a free download and memorize it before they kick off their North American tour this fall — their final stop is the Hollywood Palladium on Oct. 19.

Genre-hopping Swiss outfit L’Eclair are the sonic equivalent of the pastry they’re named after. And to make things even sweeter, they’re teaming up with their “delightfully weird” labelmate Gelli Haha to tap into some heavy, raw funk on “Run.”

Visionary artist Rochelle Jordan has a clear role in the design of future R&B.  “Crave” is a dance floor-ready gem about passion and love that’ll keep you looking forward. And it’s even more exciting since this is the first new music from the British-Canadian player since her 2021 release Play With The Changes.

Canadian soul star Tanika Charles has done a lot of mending in her life. And one big marker of her personal evolution is the new album Reasons To Stay, a collection of songs inspired by unfulfilled promises and growing up in a broken home. Each track plays like a letter that belongs in a series of letters: to family members, to herself, and to us — her listeners. “How Long Will It Take” is an upbeat reflection on what it takes to heal. 

Enjoy the ebullient title track from NYC-based producer Yuno’s debut album, Blest. Honing his skills in his Floridian childhood bedroom eventually led to broader platforms. This includes his experience soundtracking series for Netflix and HBO, as well as supporting artists like Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Superorganism. You’ll feel that collaborative spirit along with some serious warmth on “Blest.”

Prepare to feel all the feels when you tune into this silky-smooth new jam from SOFI TUKKER. “Bread (butter version)” melds Brazilian music and culture with jazz to create this delicious track from butter — the freshly released companion album to SOFI TUKKER’S acclaimed 2024 LP BREAD. The album is a labor of love featuring stellar collaborators including MC Bola, Channel Tres, and — providing today’s slice of perfection — Seu Jorge.

Alison Krauss might be best known for rocking out with Robert Plant, but she’s plenty accomplished in her own right. Fun fact: with 27 statues to her name, Krauss is among the most awarded artists in the history of the Grammy awards. Arcadia, Alison Krauss & Union Station’s first album in fourteen years, finds the beloved roots singer in a stunning cycle of bluegrass, country, and folk music. Let’s check out “Richmond On The James” — the story of a soldier, told from a young woman’s point of view.

Soul-siren Natalie Bergman returns with her sophomore LP My Home Is Not In This World (due July 18 via Third Man Records). The LA-based singer-songwriter-producer sets a stellar tone for the full record with the early single “Gunslinger.”