Rio Kosta: Live From KCRW HQ

LA duo Rio Kosta (‪@RIOKOSTAMUSIC‬ ) (Mike Del Rio and Kosta Galanopoulos) lit up the KCRW Annenberg Performance Studio with their easy musical chemistry, blending warm grooves, fluid harmonies, and globally influenced sounds. There’s a looseness to the way they play: nothing forced, just two longtime musicians settling into the pocket together. That same spirit runs through their 2025 album Unicorn, a set of genre-blurring tracks that move between soulful grooves, dub textures, and hazy retro pop. Guided by their “don’t mess with nature” ethos, the music feels loose, lived-in, and built to carry you somewhere else—whether that’s a late-night drive or a far-off coastline. 0:00-3:42 Ancients 3:49-9:08 It’s Starting 9:11-16:15 The Wheel 16:17-20:52 Unicorn 20:52-24:57 Mountain Top Band: Mike Del Rio - Vox/guitar, Kosta Galanopoulos - Drums/Vox, Aristotle Galanopoulos - Percussion, Jacob Galenski - Bass, Riley Geare - Guitar/Keys KCRW: KCRW Music Senior Producer: Adelaide Sandstrom, Video Director: Beau Delmore, Lighting Designer: Jack Arthur, Lead Recording Engineer: Nick Lampone, A2 / FOH: Katie Gilchrest, A2 / FOH: Hope Brush, Executive Producer: Ariana Morgenstern, VP Music Content: Alejandro Cohen, Social Media Lead: Tohar Zamir Enjoy this session? Support KCRW's mission to share music with the world. Our non-profit radio station in Santa Monica, California has supported musicians and DJs for more than 40 years. Help us continue our music programming by donating whatever you can: https://kcrw.com/give http://www.kcrw.com Music | Culture | News | NPR