A free weekday download of standout songs, including advance releases, exclusive live tracks recorded at KCRW, remixes, and an introduction to new artists on our radar.
Today’s Top Tune: Honey Dijon ‘Just Friends (Feat. Adi Oasis, Danielle Ponder, Suni MF)’ Honey Dijon returns with “Just Friends,” a late-night house cut featuring Adi Oasis, Danielle Ponder, and SUNI MF. Blending pulsing grooves with smooth, emotionally charged vocals, the track explores the tension between desire and restraint—offering a taste of her upcoming album Nightlife. (SOS Records)
Today’s Top Tune: Alex Amen ‘Diamond Texas-born singer-songwriter Alex Amen introduces his debut album Sun of Amen, out June 12, with the single “Diamonds.” Blending indie folk and country with an old-soul warmth, the track reflects on love and change, capturing the quiet, expansive spirit that defines Amen’s music. (ATO Records)
Today’s Top Tune: Getdown Services ‘The Radiator’ UK duo Getdown Services return with “The Radiator,” a punchy mix of electronic funk, gritty guitar riffs, and sharp humor. Blending wry storytelling with high-energy production, the track captures the absurd frustrations of everyday life. (Breakfast Records)
Today’s Top Tune: King Tuff ‘Invisible Ink’ King Tuff returns with MOO, a back-to-basics rock and roll record from Vermont’s Kyle Thomas. Led by the single “Invisible Ink,” the album finds him ditching the computer for tape, embracing raw, analog energy and the pure joy of making music the old-school way. You can catch King Tuff at Sid The Cat Auditorium on Thursday, April 30. (Thirty Tigers)...
Today’s Top Tune: Katie Alice Greer ‘Expo ‘70’ Katie Alice Greer’s Perfect Woman Sound Machine, Vol. 1 is out now, a sharp, psychedelic set that blends trip-hop textures with dark, spacious synths. The album moves between vulnerability and edge, with tracks like “Expo ’70” questioning progress and modern life—all wrapped in a bold, character-driven sonic world. (GAK Records)
Today’s Top Tune: Bedouine ‘Always On Time’ LA-based musician Bedouine returns with “Always on Time,” a warm, reflective single from her new album Neon Summer Skin. Built around a gentle piano melody with lush strings and synths, the track leans into themes of patience and self-acceptance—embracing life’s timing rather than rushing it. (Thirty Tigers)
Today’s Top Tune: Alexis Taylor ‘I Can Feel Your Love’ Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip returns with Paris In The Spring, his most revealing solo album yet. Blending confessional songwriting with disco-house grooves, lush synths, and touches of country and folk, the record moves between heavy themes and bright, expansive soundscapes. Featuring collaborators like Air’s Nicolas Godin and The Avalanches on “I Can Feel Your Love,” it’s a genre-defying project that feels both intimate and otherworldly. (Nig...
Today’s Top Tune: duendita ‘super sad!’ (Clean) duendita’s album existential thottie is led by the single “super sad!” Blending jazz, soul, and R&B with raw, diary-like honesty, the project dives into themes of identity, love, and survival. Fully self-produced, it’s duendita’s most personal work yet—balancing vulnerability, humor, and a commitment to healing. (10k)
Today’s Top Tune: Allison Russell ‘Cold April (Feat. Denitia, Kara Jackson, & Explore! Pop Choir) Allison Russell leans into the healing power of music on “Cold April.” Joined by Kara Jackson, Denitia, and the Explore! Pop Choir, the track isn’t about dwelling on hard times—it’s about finding renewal through song. With voices lifted together, Russell channels resilience, community, and the strength to keep moving forward. (Fantasy Records / Concord Label Group)...
Today’s Top Tune: KELS ‘Gone’ Originally from Pittsburgh, KELS has built her career entirely on her own terms. After independently touring the U.S.—including a 52-show run funded by fans—she’s seen her following grow rapidly, even headlining the Atlanta Jazz Festival alongside André 3000. Now based in Los Angeles, with co-signs from Big Boi and Timbaland, KELS is gearing up for her debut EP and album, set for 2026. Here’s a sneak peek with “Gone.” (Universal Records)...
Today’s Top Tune: Flying Mojito Brothers ‘Polk Salad Annie’ The Flying Mojito Bros link up with the legacy of Tony Joe White on The Swamp Fox, a remix project that bridges swampy Southern soul with late-night disco grooves. Inspired by White’s own genre-blending experiments in the late ’70s and ’80s, the UK duo rework cuts from The Real Thang including “Polk Salad Annie” into their signature “desert disco” sound—bringing new life to the Swamp Fox’s timeless funk. (Swamp Records)...
Today’s Top Tune: Diego Garcia ‘Could Be Better’ Diego Garcia returns with his new single “Could Be Better,” a natural continuation of the sound he first shaped as the frontman of Elefant. Reuniting with longtime collaborator Jeff James—Elefant’s bassist and producer of the track—the song blends Garcia’s signature romantic style with a stripped-back, minimal band feel. Recorded in Manhattan earlier this year, it marks the start of a new chapter, with more music in the same vein on the way. (Garc...
Today’s Top Tune: Los Retros ‘Odisea’ Los Retros returns with Odisea, a debut album entirely written and recorded by Oxnard native Mauri Tapia. Inspired by Japanese City Pop, the project blends lush, nostalgic production with themes of love and spiritual growth. Since his breakout hit “Someone To Spend Time With,” Tapia’s stepped into a new chapter—marriage, fatherhood, and faith. Here’s the title track, “Odisea.” (Stone’s Throw)...
Today's Top Tune: Maisy Owen ‘On My Way Down’ Nashville native Maisy Owen has been immersed in music her entire life, raised in a musical family where songcraft was second nature. Drawing on the moody intimacy of Nick Drake, the folk finesse of Bert Jansch, and the hazy dream-pop glow of Mazzy Star, she’s carving out a sound all her own. Her debut album arrives this spring, but for now, here’s a first taste with “On My Way Down.” (Tompkins Square)...
