KCRW and KUSC join iHeartRadio

NEW YORK, US: Clear Channel Media and Entertainment announced that KCRW, a Los Angeles-based public radio station with a worldwide fan base, and KUSC, one of the largest and most listened to public radio stations in the country, will be available on iHeartRadio.

Beginning next month, KCRW and KUSC will stream on iHeartRadio, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment’s free, industry-leading digital radio service that offers more than 800 broadcast and digital-only radio stations from 150 cities plus the ability to create custom radio stations, delivering listeners everything they want all in one fully integrated service. iHeartRadio is available to consumers through the Web, mobile devices and automobiles and is the number one free broadcast radio app on the iPhone and Android, says a press release.

“We’re thrilled to add KCRW and KUSC to iHeartRadio and make public radio stations available for our listeners,” said Brian Lakamp, President of Clear Channel Digital. “We want to be everywhere our listeners are with a variety of programming options to appeal to the widest possible audience, and adding these public radio stations to iHeartRadio offers listeners an even more interesting and diverse listening experience.”

KCRW is one of the most respected broadcast stations in the world, featuring an eclectic mix of independent music, news, talk and arts programming. KCRW is a cultural center for Los Angeles’ sprawling city. The station offers original programming dedicated to highlighting the best of everything with a passionate approach — from food and film to music and news. KCRW’s groundbreaking music shows are curated by a pool of talented on-air personalities, who personally pick every track they play. Artists like Adele, Beck, Coldplay and rising star Gotye all made their live U.S. radio performance debuts on KCRW.