Favorite Sessions

Watch Y La Bamba Perform 'Se Escucha' Live In The Studio

KCRW

September 27, 2019 • With its fifth album Mujeres, the band continues its affinity for spiritual contemplation.

Watch Black Pumas Perform 'Colors' Live In The Studio

KCRW

September 10, 2019 • The members of Black Pumas craft a psych soul throwback sound and have a blast doing so. The band's debut album is full of choice cuts. Check out the recent studio performance of "Colors."

Watch Ty Segall Perform 'Ice Plant' Live In The Studio

KCRW

August 20, 2019 • With serious Marc Bolan-meets-Syd Barrett vibes, Ty Segall performs possibly one of the loveliest tracks in his oeuvre.

Local Natives Performs 'When Am I Gonna Lose You' Live In The Studio

KCRW

August 2, 2019 • The members of Local Natives aren't strangers to KCRW's airwaves. The band knocked its first HQ performance out of the park.

Watch Weyes Blood Perform 'Andromeda' Live In The Studio

KCRW

July 29, 2019 • Weyes Blood's album Titanic Rising has already solidified itself as a contender for album of the year. Her vocals are soaring and pristine on the KCRW favorite "Andromeda."

Watch Ludovico Einaudi Perform 'Ascent (Day 4)' Live In The Studio

KCRW

July 16, 2019 • Pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi performs a selection from an ambitious project.

Watch Lee Fields & The Expressions Perform 'It Rains Love' Live In Studio

KCRW

July 2, 2019 • Soul legend Lee Fields turned in a groove-filled performance with fiery energy and toe-tapping swagger for Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Watch James Blake Perform 'I'll Come Too' Live In Studio

KCRW

June 25, 2019 • James Blake's meditative sounds and glistening session put a spell over Los Angeles and you can get a taste with "I'll Come Too."

Watch Vampire Weekend Perform 'Harmony Hall' Live In Studio

KCRW

June 13, 2019 • Vampire Weekend is back with its 'jammiest' album to date, Father of the Bride.

Watch Helado Negro Perform 'Pais Nublado' Live In The Studio

KCRW

June 3, 2019 • Helado Negro seamlessly mixes psych-pop and Latin folk, bouncing between English and Spanish on his excellent album This Is How You Smile. Watch a highlight from his recent MBE session "Pais Nublado."

Watch White Denim Perform 'Shanalala'

KCRW

May 23, 2019 • Austin-based band White Denim absolutely tore through its live session on Morning Becomes Eclectic with an energy and swagger that bent KCRW's airwaves.

Watch J.S. Ondara Perform 'Saying Goodbye' Live

KXT

May 9, 2019 • J.S. Ondara's musical journey from Nairobi, Kenya to Minneapolis, Minn. is fascinating and impressive.

Watch Jenny Lewis Perform 'Wasted Youth' Live In The Studio

KCRW

April 11, 2019 • Jenny Lewis' signature wit and confidence shines through in "Wasted Youth," performed live at KCRW.

Watch Metric Perform 'Now Or Never Now' Live In The Studio

KCRW

March 28, 2019 • The band performed "Now or Never Now," an energetic, larger-than-life song, for a cozy, intimate audience.

Watch Nick Waterhouse Perform 'Black Glass' Live In The Studio

KCRW

March 21, 2019 • Backed by a horn section and a collaborative spirit, Nick Waterhouse took over composition with a loose and easy control.

Watch Gary Clark Jr. Perform 'The Guitar Man' Live In The Studio

KCRW

March 8, 2019 • Gary Clark Jr. shines with a soulful rendition of "The Guitar Man," live in the KCRW studio.

Watch Cherry Glazerr Perform 'Daddi' Live In The Studio

KCRW

February 14, 2019 • Cherry Glazerr seamlessly blends dreamy rock and punk with raucous energy when performing "Daddi" live.

Watch Sharon Van Etten Perform 'Seventeen' Live In The Studio

KCRW

January 24, 2019 • Watch Sharon Van Etten share a track from the album Remind Me Tomorrow in an intimate set at KCRW.

Watch Christine And The Queens Perform '5 Dollars' Live In The Studio

KCRW

January 10, 2019 • With French flare, Chris performs this Chris highlight in the KCRW studio.

Watch Café Tacvba Perform "Enamorada" Live In The Studio

November 28, 2018 • Watch Latin alt-rock band Café Tacvba take on the KCRW studio with its signature energy and charm.

Watch Shame Perform 'Lampoon' Live In The Studio

KCRW

November 15, 2018 • British post-punk band Shame released its debut album, Songs of Praise, earlier this year. The band brought a full-throttle performance to the KCRW studio.

Watch Bob Moses Perform 'Eye For An Eye' Live In The Studio

KCRW

November 7, 2018 • The Canadian duo brought melancholy lyrics and guitar expertise to KCRW's studio.

Watch Hozier Perform 'Nina Cried Power' Live In The Studio

KCRW

October 31, 2018 • "It's not the song, it's the singing," Hozier proclaims on his latest EP. Listen to him deliver on both counts in this collaborative performance.

Watch DeVotchKa Perform 'Let Me Sleep' Live In The Studio

KCRW

October 24, 2018 • Listen to DeVotchKa's recent cinematic record, This Night Falls Forever, translated into a captivating live performance.