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Wednesday, December 26 2012

• Critics Look Back At 2012: A Big Year For Frank Ocean December 26, 2012

  Billboard editor Joe Levy, hip hop journalist Sowmya Krishnamurthy and KCRW DJ Anne Litt share their favorite albums, most memorable concerts, biggest musical disappointments and more... (episode)

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  • Frank Ocean, Social Media Phenoms, And Wussy: Joe Levy's 2012 Music Survey December 26, 2012

    <p>The <em>Billboard</em> editor and Soundcheck regular gives us his take on the year in music, from Frank Ocean, to social media phenoms, and the long-running rock band called Wussy.</p>

  • A Year For Newcomers: Sowmya Krishnamurthy's 2012 Music Survey December 26, 2012

    <p>Hip hop journalist Sowmya Krishnamurthy&nbsp;says<span>&nbsp;2012 was all about newcomers -- namely, the young rapper Kendrick Lamar, and R&amp;B singers The Weeknd and Frank Ocean.</span></p>

  • Gary Clark Jr., Psychedelic Sounds, And Deadmau5: Anne Litt's 2012 Music Survey December 26, 2012

    <p>The KCRW DJ looks back at 2012 -- and shares some memorable releases from dance music producer Deadmau5 to Welsh singer and songwriter Cate Le Bon.</p>

• Gig Alert: Chris Bergson Band December 26, 2012

  <p>Blues guitarist Chris Bergson plays the Jazz Standard Wednesday night. Download the track "Mr. Jackson."</p> (article)