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Gastropod: Why are restaurants so loud? Plus the science behind the perfect playlist
When you go out for a meal, it’s not just what's on your plate that matters, it's what's in your eardrums, too. From dining rooms so loud you have to…
2 years ago
Is pop music just fast food? (with Gastropod)
Where were you when you learned that the McDonald's jingle "I'm lovin' it" was originally part of a full-fledged pop song by Justin Timberlake and Ph…
2 years ago
Rosie Tucker's unending bliss
Tongue twisters that mock techno-optimism and cite critical theory don’t usually make for catchy song lyrics. But indie rocker Rosie Tucker’s Utopia …
2 years ago
Eurovision 2024: from Baby Lasagna to Windows95Man
It’s that time of year again when the entirety of Europe (and a few other countries) come together to celebrate kitschy, bombastic songwriting throug…
2 years ago
Justice is never-ending
Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay of the French electronic duo Justice speak with cohost Charlie Harding about their new album Hyperdrama.
Song Discus…
2 years, 1 month ago
Best of 2024 so far: hip hop feuds, Hozier’s pop surprise and espresso shots
The beginning of 2024 has brought new music aplenty. Some big releases are in the form of big-ticket albums by the world’s biggest superstars (shouto…
2 years, 1 month ago
Taylor Swift's Literary Era
The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift's 11th studio album, finds the songwriter in the world of literature. She interweaves personal romance wi…
2 years, 1 month ago
Lost Notes: How Fela Kuti Found Afrobeat in LA
Lost Notes by KCRW explores how Fela Kuti’s time in LA in 1969 was instrumental in the creation of his legendary Afrobeat sound. Hosted by Michael Ba…
2 years, 1 month ago
Berlin's Hottest Club is Rico Nasty & Boys Noize
There are few artists pushing the boundaries of their respective genres like Maryland rapper Rico Nasty and German-Iraqi electronic producer Boys Noi…
2 years, 1 month ago
Chasing old sounds: Djo's "End of Beginning" with Joe Keery
Joe Keery is best known for his acting roles, such as the reformed jock Steve Harrington in "Stranger Things" and his chilling performance in season …
2 years, 1 month ago