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
SomaFM Beat Blender broadcasts chillout, deep house, and downtempo electronica from California at a bitrate of 128kbps AAC. The station focuses on medium-energy music, appealing to listeners seeking a relaxed atmosphere.
SomaFM Suburbs of Goa broadcasts from California, USA, featuring desi-influenced Asian and world beats. It targets a niche audience interested in unique global music styles.
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.
SomaFM The Trip broadcasts house, progressive, and trance music at a stream quality of 64kbps AAC. Located in California, USA, it is a high-energy station catering to an audience interested in electronic music.
KXLU 88.9FM is a college radio station based in Los Angeles, California, known for its freeform programming. It offers a diverse range of content, catering to an audience interested in alternative music and local culture. The station operates at a streaming quality of 160kbps MP3.
SmoothJazz.com broadcasts smooth jazz music at a bitrate of 256kbps from California, USA. Its content is accessible online through its homepage at www.smoothjazz.com.
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.
Rockin 247 Radio broadcasts from California, USA, primarily focusing on rock music. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 quality but lacks listener data for popularity assessment.
KCNC Bilingual Sounds HD3 88.5 FM broadcasts in both English and Spanish from California, USA. The station's specific content type is not detailed, and it streams at 96kbps AAC+. The homepage for more information is www.bilingualsounds.org.
SomaFM The Trip broadcasts house, progressive, and trance music at a bitrate of 128kbps AAC. Based in California, this station targets listeners who prefer high-energy electronic music.
SomaFM Boot Liquor broadcasts Americana and country music at a bitrate of 128kbps AAC from California, USA. It targets an audience interested in music rather than talk or news content.
Radio Paradise Mellow Mix streams at 64kbps AAC from California, focusing on an eclectic blend of mellow alternative music. This non-commercial station is designed for listeners seeking a laid-back atmosphere. It operates online, catering to a niche audience interested in free-form programming.
Radio Paradise Main Mix streams a diverse selection of music at 128kbps AAC from California. This non-commercial internet station caters to an eclectic audience, featuring a mix of genres without traditional commercial interruptions.
SomaFM PopTron broadcasts electropop, indie, and synthpop music from California, USA. It caters to an audience interested in new and music within these genres.
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.
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.
Indie X FM broadcasts a range of genres including alternative rock, indie pop, and punk from California. The station operates at a high energy level and streams music at 320kbps MP3 quality. As a newer station, it focuses on both classic alternative and contemporary indie sounds, appealing to listeners seeking fresh music.
Radio Paradise Global Mix FLACmeta streams a diverse selection of music from California, focusing on an eclectic mix that is non-commercial and free. Operating online, this station offers high-quality audio at 1442kbps OGG. It is aimed at an audience seeking a unique listening experience without traditional radio constraints.
SomaFM ThistleRadio broadcasts Celtic and folk music at a bitrate of 128kbps AAC from California, USA. The station targets an audience interested in these genres, appealing to both niche listeners and those exploring new sounds. Its current popularity is categorized as new and.
Radio Paradise Mellow Mix FLACmeta streams a diverse selection of mellow alternative music from California. Operating as a non-commercial internet station, it offers high-quality audio at 1442kbps OGG.
LA Talk Radio is a talk radio station based in California, USA, offering a variety of podcast-style discussions. The station streams at 112kbps MP3 and focuses on topics relevant to contemporary culture and lifestyle. Its website can be found at www.latalkradio.com.
SomaFM CliqHop IDM broadcasts in 256kbps MP3 format from California, USA. The station focuses on IDM (Intelligent Dance Music) and caters to an audience interested in this niche genre.
SomaFM Left Coast 70s broadcasts a selection of mellow album rock and yacht rock from the 1970s. Based in California, this station streams at 128kbps MP3 and focuses on easy listening content. It targets an audience seeking high-energy music with a nostalgic vibe.
SmoothJazz.com broadcasts smooth jazz music at a bitrate of 320kbps MP3 from California, USA. The station is focused on providing a low-energy listening experience, appealing to fans of the genre.
KCEA - 89.1FM broadcasts from Atherton, California, focusing on music from the 30s and 40s, including big band and swing genres. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 and offers a nostalgic selection of oldies.
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.