We talk to DJ Valida Carroll from KCRW in Santa Monica, California, about the music getting her through days of unending smoke and buyouts at her station.

Ricky Reed, "Real Magic"

Samia, "Pool"

Benny Yurco, "You're The Only One"

Annabelle Maginnis, "Blastin Pastem"

Nteibint, "Love Is Everywhere//turbotito Remix"

Cassady Rosenblum produced and edited this interview for broadcast.