Viking's Choice: Boris, 'SOFUN'
A reissue of the landmark metal album Pink comes with a set of unreleased tracks, including "SOFUN."
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Jazz Drummer Matt Wilson's 'Big Happy Family' Is Heartfelt And Harmonious
Wilson, who has been leading bands for 20 years, rounds up many of those players on his new tribute album. Critic Kevin Whitehead says Big Happy Family is full of humor and heart.
Songs We Love: Charlie Hunter, 'No Money, No Honey'
The guitarist's custom seven-string axe lets him create a deeply funky bass line and a Hendrix-like melody — at the same time.
Dâm-Funk's Time Machine Boogie
A new album by the L.A.-based producer and DJ rescues a vintage style of D.I.Y. synth-based funk from slipping through history's cracks.
Vetiver On World Cafe
Hear Andy Cabic's freak-folk band play songs from Complete Strangers live in the World Cafe studio.
Viking's Choice: Norma Jean, '1,000,000 Watts'
In the early 2000s, Norma Jean helped give metalcore its shape, but has smartly grown with its fan base. The band's seventh album, Polar Similar, colors the chaos with brooding hues.
New Mix: The Tallest Man On Earth, The Lemon Twigs, Lisa Hannigan, More
On this week's show we share songs about longing, loss and healing, with premieres from The Tallest Man On Earth, LP and more.
Liz Vice On Mountain Stage
The singer performs four songs live, including a haunting cover of "Smells Like Teen Spirit."
Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
Hear new music by A Giant Dog, Vic Mensa, Michael Kiwanuka, Ryley Walker and more in June's mix of public-radio favorites.
Metropolis: 6/11/16
Hear music from Caravan Palace, Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP, Latroit and more in this week's two-hour EDM mix from KCRW's Jason Bentley.