from Morning Becomes Eclectic, Influenced by Western Noir, the sibling duo Ruen Brothers create a brooding cinematic vibe replete with ricochet effect on Slow Draw, a sonic reference to the triggers at the brink, Apr. I am pleased to introduce myself as KCRW Foundation's Board Chair as of December 2019. Look, getting on KCRW is tough, but worth it. KCRW streams online and shares its audio content through TuneIn and iTunes, in addition to broadcasting on FM and HD. This article will show you how to send your music to the DJs at KCRW radio. 15 As a staff writer, he explored the layered history of L.A. music, from Rosecrans and Sunset to Ventura Boulevard and beyond. Made in L.A. Streaming music, news & culture from KCRW Santa Monica, Live streaming music, news & culture from KCRW Santa Monica. Sign-up for our newsletters. 16 16 from LeRoy Downs, Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music, Apr. Andrew Bird with Calexico and Iron & Wine. Apr. Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic. Times are difficult in media right now and our station is not immune. Today's Top Tune: Captain Planet - 'Pambel' (Feat. In 2019, Left, Right & Center, one of KCRWs most popular shows, began producing a weekly spin-off: LRC Presents: All the Presidents Lawyers, which covers the intersection of law, libel, litigation, and the White House. Apr. Fighting climate change in our daily lives. You must enter with your full name as it appears on your ID in order to be eligible. Lawrence is in charge of one of the most critical avenues to an independent rock bands success -- getting your songs played on KCRW-FM (89.9). from Left, Right & Center. from Nassir Nassirzadeh, Apr. Drop the elaborate fonts and just make sure whats there is legible. I will continue to spread the word about design and architecture in LA (unless I indulge my fantasy of starting a goat farm.) 16 They took the time to know me, so I took more time to know them. If its an album, call attention to its best tracks. While I'm deeply proud of my accomplishments in my corporate and securities law practice, serving my community as Board Chair of KCRW Foundation is among the most meaningful roles I've held. He had served various roles since arriving at The Times in 2010, including music editor and pop music critic. Jennifer Ferro, president of KCRW, stands inside the KCRW Media Center in Santa Monica in 2018. With our increased capacity supported by the KCRW Media Center and the Annenberg Performance Studio, KCRW was able to expand our event offerings to bring the community in for live event tie ins to some of our most popular programs including Press Play, Lost Notes, and two events co-produced with NPR West. Alternatively, you can also send him an e-mail at music@kcrw.com. Through a KCRW spokeperson, Ferro declined The Times request for further comment. Apr. adult alternative, singer-songwriter, world music), you will want to check out the end. Crime data shows a different picture. Meet Eric J. Lawrence. Apr. The fatal stabbing of Cash App Founder Bob Lee in San Francisco reignited fears that the city is becoming more dangerous. According to a statement shared on social media Monday evening by We Make KCRW, which posts on behalf of the radio stations SAG-AFTRA-affiliated content creators, KCRW management has come to the table to present voluntary buyout options to staff as a first step to address a budget shortfall.. Hadley represents many of the world's leading musicians, including A$AP Rocky, Beyonc, Jorja Smith, NAO, Tom Misch, NAV, SuperDuperKyle, Lily Allen, GoldLink, and Smino, among others. from Henry Rollins. Feel free to add Chris to your promotion lists: Plus, a punchy acoustic duet out of CDMX. 3 SONGS 10 MINUTES OCT 16 2020. The best of what to see, hear, eat, do, and more. I hope you had a great week. Plus, classics from Holy Ghost!, Les Sins, and more. 03:06. KCRW belongs to Los . A varied sonic experience to jazz, blending music, style, and culture. 'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"). Yesterday. Activity . Make sure the songs are radio ready. Dont send tunes that are recorded in a garage with an ambient mike from Best Buy, unless thats part of the sound. If you plan to send a physical copy of your music via postal mail to KCRW, here is the address: 2500 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404. A Letter from the Curators of KCRW Presents AMP Music Summit Summer 2020: "We're looking for new heroes. We're excited for you to meet our new heroes and hear their stories that are creative, inspirational and highlight opportunity in the face of COVID-19 and racial justice. He is rebuilding derelict buildings with an eye towards nothing short of total transformation for the architecture and the people who come to visit. 3. We hope in the coming months that, if the station needs to make more cuts, management will shoulder its fair share of the burden.. from Metropolis. Non-profits often lead the way with social and systemic change but often struggle with insufficient resources to accomplish their missions. Mandolin Orange. Dear Listeners and Friends, I am thrilled to share KCRW's Annual Report for 2019 with you, a year filled with exciting new developments for the station. The Supreme Court temporarily upheld the FDA's approval of the abortion drug mifepristone on Friday. Former staff writer Randall Roberts covered Los Angeles music culture for the Los Angeles Times. 2023 KCRW All Rights Reserved. Gustavo Arellano discusses the importance of recognizing Anaheim's Little Arabia neighborhood. It's up there with Atlanta Radio Stations in terms of popularity! 17 Generally, you can expect a response from KCRW within two to six weeks after submitting your music. Listen Live The KCRW Radio app streams all three KCRW channels On Air, Music and News. KCRW is here to provide you with local news, music discovery, and cultural connection. Apr. Future beats and a mind-melting mix of fuzz, bass, and funk. Greater LA, which premiered April 2019, is a daily 30-minute local affairs program that creates an immersive experience for listeners through the use of field-recorded sound. If you want to send music to KCRW, please keep reading to find out how to do so. GET INVOLVED. It was then labeled Mexican Beverly Hills, but longtime residents say thats unfair. 13 Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras 14 Still, you must put in the effort and support your tracks Because otherwise nobody else will! KCRW Announces David Greene as the New Host of Left, Right & Center, http://newmedia.kcrw.com/legacy/pls/kcrwsimulcast.pls, http://newmedia.kcrw.com/legacy/pls/kcrwmusic.pls, http://newmedia.kcrw.com/legacy/pls/kcrwnews.pls. If you can create good sound demos AND connections with the music program director, then you'll grow. All of the music is digitized, backed up and archived, but the selection presented to DJs is currently CDs stacked on shelves, Lawrence said. It might just be time to move to Huntsville. 88.1 FM KCRY: Kern, Northern LA Counties A godfather of improvisational creativity, Lonnie Holley transcends struggle and hardship by making art and music. Both our past and present demand change on many levels. . I tend to think of myself rather as a genial Santa Claus-like character who can make a very merry Christmas for some artists, Lawrence said. We're all looking forward to re-opening our public spaces so we're traveling to a conversation about Florida, who has taken an aggressive stance in re-opening. from Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras, Fasten your rocket seat belts - you will be going on a cosmic sonic adventureFrom house and electro to world rhythms and beyond, Validas mixes are seamless as she takes her, Apr. A cut from Jungles forthcoming Volcano, due Aug. 11 via Caiola Records. Commentator Joe Mathews says state banks are often the root of the problem. I returned to the USA last week. The show is heard by more than 1.1 million people in Southern California. FREAKS ONLY playlist March 17: Tyler Boudreaux guest hosts, RIP Ahmad Jamal, new King Krule, new ODESZA, Todays Top Tune: Ruen Brothers - Slow Draw, Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, April 16, 2023, Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist April 16, 2022, Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, April 15, 2023, Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, April 14, 2023, FREAKS ONLY playlist: Scott Dallavo guest hosts, Todays Top Tune: Ron Sexsmith - When Our Love Was New, KCRWs 5 Songs to Hear This Week: Lounge-lizards, jazz-mystics, heart-wrenchers, Todays Top Tune: Lonnie Holley - Kindness Will Follow Your Tears (Feat. Apr. Best known for its flagship music show, Morning Becomes Eclectic, the long-running nonprofit stations offerings extend beyond the FM dial. In Danny Trejos latest cookbook, tasty tales and mocktails abound, Inside Californias gigantic new smog lab, Why kids need healthcare from pediatric experts, KCRWs 5 Songs to Hear This Week: Lounge-lizards, jazz-mystics, heart-wrenchers, Todays Top Tune: Lonnie Holley - Kindness Will Follow Your Tears (Feat. - You can also send a physical copy of your track on a CD. (Don't worry: you can still hear Jason on his show Metropolis on Saturday evenings!). from Music Submissions. Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life. Turns out I'm as good as or better than I ever was. 13, 2022 Republicans in the Tennessee House expelled two lawmakers from their jobs. Said King 'I called the special this because I was starting to wonder if my best days were behind me. Its one reason why music directors in Hollywood troll the station for new music to include in their television shows and movies. On behalf of all of us on the Board of Directors, I thank each of you for your commitment to and passion for KCRW. We have five pairs of tickets to give away! Made in L.A. Streaming music, news & culture from KCRW Santa Monica, Live streaming music, news & culture from KCRW Santa Monica. I view my job as putting ears to every single record sent to us, Lawrence said. Coordinated on-air & digital giveaways and KCRW Presents opportunities with music industry contacts. A godfather of improvisational creativity, Lonnie Holley transcends struggle and hardship by making art and music. Jan 2019 - May 2020 1 . Get the latest from KCRW in your inbox 3x a week. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture. Apr. Press Play with Madeleine Brand featured ongoing coverage of Californias climate-related natural disasters such as the Woolsey Fire, the January 2019 LAUSD teachers strike, and the beginnings of the 2020 Presidential Elections. KCRWs programming is internationally renowned and available worldwide via KCRW.com, including three streaming channels, 27 podcasts and archives of our locally-produced programs and live band performances. KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day. -Promoted the station with the street team at KCRW live events . Dave Brooks, Billboard's Senior Correspondent Live + Touring, will join CAA agent Joe Hadley to discuss developing the opportunity and touring economy in Africa as nations work to build the venue architecture to support superstar artists, from countries at home and abroad. KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day. 100.1 FM: Ridgecrest If you haven't won anything from us in the past 90 days, enter for your chance to win. The most exciting part of our new studios is our ability to invite the community into our new home. KCRW is your always-on connection to music, news, culture, and each other on the radio, online, and in-person. Written by Amy Ta, produced by Angie Perrin Keep KCRW Independent. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Frank Ocean finally emerges after hourlong delay on Day 3 at Coachella 2023, How to watch Saturdays history-making Blackpink set at Coachella, L.A. public radio station KCRW secures first pay deal amid media unionizing wave, How L.A. radio is responding to the coronavirus crisis, New songs with Chris Cornell on the way after Soundgarden settles with Vicky Cornell, Blackpink in your area: K-pop supergroup sets Dodger Stadium concert, Janet Jackson begins tour with this epic set list and Sheinelle Jones as dancer, The actor, the hairstylist and the eye surgeon: Drugs and death in a Malibu beach house, Have guests in town? Apr. Simon King's Comedy AS GOOD OR BETTER THAN To Be Released May 2, Allison Asarch Releases Country Cover Of Hootie & The Blowfish's 'Only Wanna Be With You', Erin Duvall Unveils "Too Little, Too Late" Music Video. Why Was Frank Ocean's Coachella Set Such a Disappointing Mess? It includes content creators from almost every department: news, digital, events, music, arts, culture etc, Additionally, wrote @wemakekcrw, Among those who took a buyout, 17 are union members. Since 2007, he's been working to restore this landmark and bring it back to life as a cultural and community center in time for next year's centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. BBC Introducing shows can only play music from the Introducing Uploader, and only artists with a UK postcode can upload there. RECEIVE. A secret road to a California paradise. As major cities become COVID Restricted Zones, smaller cities offer new possibilities and cheaper start-up costs for creative endeavors. As a result, the station gets anywhere from 200 to 400 unsolicited albums each week. Home Home; Podcasts Podcasts; Library; Cancel. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Goldenvoice makes major Coachella Valley land purchase, Goldenvoice celebrates 30 years with punk rock festival GV30, Coachella 2011: Odd Future has some work ahead of them, The actor, the hairstylist and the eye surgeon: Drugs and death in a Malibu beach house, Have guests in town? See About archive blog posts. Comic veteran Simon King's latest comedy special As Good As Or Better Than directed by Rory Scovel will be released on May 2, 2023. Bookworms Michael Silverblatt interviews both legendary and up-and-coming authors from diverse genres, backgrounds, and identities. Bon Iver), FREAKS ONLY playlist March 17: Tyler Boudreaux guest hosts, Controversial asphalt plant: Irvine officials want to spend big money to close it, San Francisco has low murder rate, despite Cash App founders fatal stabbing, Supreme Court temporarily keeps abortion pill available, Murdochs real-life Succession drama is uglier than HBO show, RIP Ahmad Jamal, new King Krule, new ODESZA, Todays Top Tune: Ruen Brothers - Slow Draw, Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, April 16, 2023, Artificial Intelligence in End of Life Decisions, Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist April 16, 2022, Rock and roll originator Little Richard felt industry didnt fully recognize him. Include relevant (and legible) information. Apr. from Metropolis. It's the end of 2020 and it's time for a truly deserved mental break to talk about the albums that stood out, made an impact, and well got us through this year. 2020 KCRW's World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. Apr. Every 'Love Is Blind' Couple Who Got Engaged in the Pods: Where Are They Now? Apr. Law professor Kenji Yoshino offers practical advice to navigate todays DEI landscape and tips for having positive and constructive dialogue. Thats a lot more than you can say for just about all the commercial radio stations with 10 times the resources. 102.3 FM: Santa Paula, Moorpark, Fillmore from Henry Rollins, Apr. Apr. Theres no way we can listen to the entire record, Lawrence said. Full financials aren't available for KCRW's 2018 or 2019 fiscal years (ending in June), though it's unclear why that's the case. Armed with a cello and rich R&B rhythms, the college quartets penchant for shifting seamlessly between English and Spanish proves to be just one of the group's many selling points. KCRW Music App for iPhone, iPad and Spotify From quick discovery to deep exploration, the app takes listeners on an audio adventure of artists handpicked by tastemakers at the LA public radio station. Follow these tips to make sure your submission is as professional as possible if you want your stuff to be played on the stations. And while youre at it, dont bother hand-delivering CDs to the station or stalking DJs. from Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras, Apr. Dont waste money on fancy folders, glossy photographs and premium packaging. New releases, live performances, and interviews. Biden passes a change to Title IX and what is the 15 minute city? Anne Litt hosts unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms. 16 Meditao. That way, it flows directly into Lawrence's . KCRW (89.9 MHz FM) is a National Public Radio member station broadcasting from the campus of Santa Monica College in Santa Monica, California, where the station is licensed. KCRW is a music radio in the heart of Los Angeles that has a LOT of influence. Some want it gone because it's too lenient. 14 Of those, only 30 to 35 albums are chosen. Apr. KCRW's music selections are handpicked by a pool of talented DJs who have only one directive: play what you love. Check out KCRW's Best Of 2020 List here. Anne Litt hosts unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms. I hope you had a great week. A seamless blend of styles from indie rock to golden-era hip-hop, and everything in between. 18 The first run of 1000 records sold out in less than a month. AMP co-founder Simon Rust Lamb will host a conversation with creative bad-ass and lawyer Tobi Parks and the visionary Dr. Lester Shaw. That's why AMP will feature a conversation with highly accomplished comic book writers Chuck Brown, David Walker, and Sanford Greene, co-creators of the Eisner Award-nominated comic series Bitter Root, to discuss how they took inspiration from the massacre but tell a different story. Goes Out newsletter, with the week's best events, to help you explore and experience our city. Unlimited free distribution. 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