LOS ANGELES RADIO
LA radio reflects the city's sprawl and diversity — commercial stations shaped West Coast hip-hop and pop, while public and community stations serve the country's largest Spanish-speaking radio market. KCRW's eclectic programming has become a national tastemaker.
KCRW is a national tastemaker for indie and eclectic music. KDAY helped create West Coast hip-hop. LA's Spanish-language stations are the most listened-to in the market.
ALL LOS ANGELES STATIONS
Believable Radio is a new radio station based in California, USA, broadcasting in English. It streams at 192kbps MP3 quality and has a quality score of 63/100, indicating decent audio performance. The station's content type remains unspecified, suggesting a diverse range of programming may be offered.
KVGC Oldies broadcasts classic hits from the past, focusing on the oldies genre. Located in California, this local radio station serves the Amador and Calaveras communities with a 64kbps AAC stream. Its content primarily features music, appealing to fans of nostalgic tunes.
91.9 KSPB broadcasts a variety of talk content, including news and world news, from Stevenson Pebble Beach, California.
SomaFM Digitalis broadcasts alternative and electronic rock music at 128kbps MP3 from California. The station targets a high-energy audience and is categorized as new and appealing to listeners seeking fresh sounds in the genre.
KVGC Oldies broadcasts a selection of classic hits from the past, primarily focusing on the oldies genre. Located in California, this local radio station streams at 128kbps MP3, catering to listeners in the Amador and Calaveras counties. It is a new station with a growing audience.
Kroq 106.7 is a radio station based in California, USA, broadcasting at 128kbps AAC+. The station's specific content type and energy level are not detailed, and it currently lacks listener data.
Radio Paradise Global Mix broadcasts a non-commercial eclectic mix of music from California, USA, at a stream quality of 128kbps AAC. It operates as an internet radio station, offering a diverse range of genres to its listeners without any cost.
Funkology Radio broadcasts a mix of funk, R&B, and soul music from California. The station is and targets an audience interested in these genres. It streams at 192kbps MP3 quality and is accessible via its Facebook page.
Mega 96.3 (KXOL-FM) broadcasts Latin music and entertainment in Spanish from Los Angeles, California. It is part of the Spanish Broadcasting System and operates at 96.3 FM. The station targets a Latino audience, offering a mix of Latin pop and other genres.
Radio Paradise Eclectic Mix streams at 128 kbps AAC from California, USA. The station features an eclectic mix of music and is accessible for free online.
Radio Paradise Main Mix streams a diverse selection of music at 192kbps MP3 from California. The station is non-commercial and focuses on an eclectic mix, appealing to a broad audience interested in free internet radio.
KJOY 99.3 FM broadcasts from Stockton, California, focusing on adult contemporary music. The station operates at a streaming quality of 80kbps MP3 and offers no listener data regarding its popularity. More information can be found on their homepage at www.993kjoy.com.
SomaFM Black Rock FM broadcasts a high-energy mix of electronica and world music, primarily targeting audiences interested in themes related to Burning Man. The station streams at 128kbps AAC from California, USA, and is noted for its connection to the playa culture.
Radio Paradise WorldEtc Mix FLAC broadcasts a diverse selection of world music from California, USA. This non-commercial station streams in high-quality OGG format at 1441kbps, focusing on eclectic sounds. It operates primarily in American English and is available online, catering to an audience seeking free music without commercial interruptions.
SomaFM Seven Inch Soul broadcasts soul music at a bitrate of 160kbps MP3 from California, USA. The station targets listeners who appreciate the genre, featuring both classic and contemporary soul tracks.
KCRW NEWS24 is a news-focused talk radio station based in California, USA. It streams at 192kbps MP3 and is primarily dedicated to delivering current events and news updates.
SomaFM Sonic Universe broadcasts avant-garde and eclectic music, primarily focusing on jazz.
KCBX is a public radio station based in San Luis Obispo, California, primarily broadcasting talk content. It is affiliated with NPR and offers a variety of programs focusing on news, culture, and community issues.
SomaFM Folk Forward broadcasts a selection of alt-folk and indie folk music, alongside occasional folk classics. Based in California, this station streams at 64kbps AAC and targets listeners interested in contemporary folk sounds.
SomaFM PopTron broadcasts electropop, indie, and synthpop music from California, USA. The station streams in 128kbps MP3 format and has a quality score of 78/100. It caters to an audience interested in new and music within these genres.
Sacramento CapRadio News broadcasts news content focused on local and regional issues in California. The station streams at 96kbps MP3 and is accessible via their homepage at player.capradio.org.
KVPR 89.3 is a public radio station based in Fresno, California, primarily broadcasting classical music alongside NPR programming. It streams at 64kbps AAC+ and offers a mixed content format. The station does not have available listener data.
SomaFM ThistleRadio broadcasts a mix of Celtic and folk music from California, USA. The station streams at 64kbps AAC and is categorized under music content.
SomaFM Dub Step Beyond streams dubstep music with a focus on deep bass sounds. Based in California, this station operates at a bitrate of 256kbps MP3. It targets listeners interested in the dub and dubstep genres, appealing to a niche audience.
KOCI is a low-power radio station located in Orange County, California, broadcasting classic rock music. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 and operates locally, although it currently has no available listener data.
SomaFM Folk Forward broadcasts a selection of alt-folk and indie folk music, including occasional folk classics. Based in California, this station streams at 128kbps AAC and targets listeners who appreciate a mix of contemporary and traditional folk sounds.
POPULAR GENRES IN LOS ANGELES
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is KCRW?
KCRW is a public radio station based in Santa Monica known for championing new music across genres. Its DJs are trusted tastemakers who have helped break numerous artists. The station also produces journalism and cultural programming.
How big is Spanish-language radio in LA?
Enormous — Spanish-language stations consistently rank among the most listened-to in the Los Angeles market. Stations like KLVE and KSSE serve the city's large Mexican-American and Central American communities with regional Mexican, pop, and talk programming.
What is the history of hip-hop radio in LA?
KDAY was the first commercial station to play hip-hop full-time in the 1980s, helping develop the West Coast sound. Power 106 and Real 92.3 continue the tradition, serving as launchpads for LA-based artists.