Blog: Today's Top Tune from KCRW

Guards: Silver Lining

May 23, 3:01am Today's Top Tune from KCRW
The trio Guards are fans of 60's era music, but their debut takes it in a futuristic direction with lots of catchy hooks.
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AM and Shawn Lee: Replay

May 22, 3:01am Today's Top Tune from KCRW
AM & Shawn Lee have collaborated on a space-funk excursion that delves into funky baselines and trippy vocals.
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Little Boots: Broken Record

May 21, 3:01am Today's Top Tune from KCRW
Dance pop diva Victoria Hesketh, aka Little Boots, fills the air with hooky house beats and 70's era disco.
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Indians: Lips Lips Lips

May 20, 3:01am Today's Top Tune from KCRW
Soren Lokke Juul is the man behind the moniker Indians. The Copenhagen resident retreated to the Danish countryside to finish his early demos and write songs for...
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Inc: Lifetime

May 17, 3:01am Today's Top Tune from KCRW
Brothers Andrew and Daniel Aged have released their debut under the moniker inc. Their love of R&B and soul shines through on 11 floating tracks.
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Ex Cops: Nico Beast

May 16, 3:01am Today's Top Tune from KCRW
Several KCRW deejays have been spinning the debut by Ex Cops whose music runs the gamut from gentle harmonies to grungy power-pop.
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Cecile McLoren Savant: St. Louis Girl

May 15, 3:01am Today's Top Tune from KCRW
Newcomer Cécile McLorin Salvant is in her early 20's, but she is clearly an old soul. A classical singer who has turned to jazz, her debut recording is simply magical.
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Neon Neon: Mid Century Modern Nightmare

May 14, 3:01am Today's Top Tune from KCRW
Gruff Rhys of Super Furry Animals joined with Boom Bip to form Neon Neon a few years back. They made their debut with a concept album about carmaker John DeLorean.
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Los Amigos Invisibles: La Que Me Gusta

May 13, 3:01am Today's Top Tune from KCRW
Latin Grammy-winning Venezuelan band Los Amigos Invisibles, who have been together for the past 20 years touring the world, deliver a fresh take on Latin soul.
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Chrysta Bell: Right Down to You

May 10, 3:01am Today's Top Tune from KCRW
It took a decade for sultry singer Chrysta Bell to complete her debut recording. David Lynch both wrote and produced the album with Chrysta as his muse.
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Steve Mason: Seen It All Before

May 9, 3:01am Today's Top Tune from KCRW
Former Beta Band vocalist Steve Mason ponders the current political climate on his new CD, addressing issues of concern but providing respite with a mesmerizing sound.
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Thee Oh Sees: Toe Cutter-Thumb Buster

May 8, 3:01am Today's Top Tune from KCRW
John Dwyer, the prolific mastermind behind Thee Oh Sees, sticks to his singular vision -- whether it's woozy guitars, garage rock or psychedelic mayhem.
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Ludovico Einaudi: Brothers

May 7, 3:01am Today's Top Tune from KCRW
Italian classical composer Ludovico Einaudi's recent album, In a Time Lapse, reflects on the work of Henry David Thoreau.
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The Leisure Society: A Softer Voice Takes Longer Hearing

May 6, 3:01am Today's Top Tune from KCRW
As a fan of UK's The Leisure Society, Ray Davies' of The Kinks invited the band to record their album at his Konk Studios.
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Raul y Mexia: Las Escondidas

May 3, 3:01am Today's Top Tune from KCRW
With Cinco de Mayo around the corner, we turn to Raul y Mexia, the sons of the legendary Norteño frontman for Los Tigres del Norte.
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Laura Mvula: Sing to the Moon

May 2, 3:01am Today's Top Tune from KCRW
There are many artists that tap into vintage 60's soul in their songs, but Laura Mvula really stands out.
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The Postal Service: Sleeping In

May 1, 3:01am Today's Top Tune from KCRW
A decade ago, Ben Gibbard and Jimmy Tamborello released their landmark self-titled recording under the moniker The Postal Service.
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Sabina: Tabarly

Apr 30, 3:01am Today's Top Tune from KCRW
Sabina Sciubba is best known as the sultry voice of Brazilian Girls and Today's Top Tune is an exclusive preview from her new solo project about a noted French yachtsman.
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Stornoway: Knock Me on the Head

Apr 29, 3:01am Today's Top Tune from KCRW
Frontman Brian Briggs describes Stornaway's new recording as "as an album full of stories about rites of passage."
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Josh Rouse: Simple Pleasure

Apr 26, 3:01am Today's Top Tune from KCRW
Josh Rouse now has ten albums under his belt and has established himself as an artist dedicated to showcasing the bright side of all things.
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