Clear Channel Media and Entertainment has 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. 

“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.

“KCRW is always looking for exciting partnership opportunities knowing that even among hundreds of radio stations, what we offer is entirely unique,” said Jennifer Ferro, General Manager, KCRW.  “By combining our compelling content and iHeartRadio's vast reach, we're inviting a new audience to discover and engage with KCRW.”

Classical KUSC is a broadcast service of the University of Southern California and is one of the most listened to classical radio stations in the country.  KUSC is dedicated to preserving classical music as a living art and is a non-profit, listener-supported station that has been broadcasting for more than 60 years. 

“We’re excited to have KUSC be part of iHeartRadio,” said Brenda Barnes, President of Classical KUSC.  “iHeartRadio combines the power of radio with the power of new technology, providing our fans with more access to great programming.”