Chris Douridas

Chris Douridas
The art of the segue allows a far-reaching assortment of the best new music from all around the globe. Choice live performance and interviews with ground-breaking icons of the past and forward-leaning artists of the future are also a monthly feature.
Photo credit: Marc Goldstein
RECENT SHOWS
Latest Show
Chris Douridas hosts a far-reaching assortment of the best new music from all around the globe. Listen On-Demand to the latest show.
Chris Garneau
Brooklyn, New York-based Chris Garneau drops by at 1pm for a live performance with his trio, showcasing his haunting vocals and theatrical musicality. Garneau's voice and lyrics are both playful and mournful, accompanied by arrangements that are at once simple yet intricate.
Hanne Hukkelberg
Norwegian Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Hanne Hukkelberg stops by the studios for her last US performance...
Paolo Nutini
Scottish singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini brings to the air a live performance of songs from his second full-length release, Sunny Side Up, featuring exclusive collaborations with New Orleans' Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
Princeton
LA natives Jesse and Matt Kivel, the two brothers behind the band Princeton, drop by the studio at 1:30 to talk about their new album, Cocoon of Love.
Whitetree
Whitetree is the name of the unique colloboration between acclaimed pianist and classical composer Ludovico Einaudi and electronic duo Robert and Ronald Lippok.They join Chris Douridas for a live set and interview on Saturday, June 6 at 1pm PST.
Carina Round
UK rocker Carina Round performs songs from her latest EP, Things You Should Know, with guest host Chris Douridas on Morning Becomes Eclectic.Sly Stone
Sly Stone: a rare conversation and his classic hits with guest host Chris Douridas on the Memorial Day edition of Morning Becomes Eclectic.
Sonos
This Saturday, April 4, Chris Douridas hosts an interview and performance with the stunning new vocal ensemble Sonos.
Rosanna Arquette
This Saturday, Feb. 21, Chris Douridas will be joined by renowned actress and music lover Rosanna Arquette for a special live guest DJ set.
Nick Urata of Devotchka
The multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer brings in some of the tracks that have inspired him over the years.
Raphael Saadiq
Raphael Saadiq joins Chris Douridas for a special interview/performance. Don't hear it through the grapevine, catch it live in the 2 o'clock hour...
Blind Pilot
Chris Douridas hosts an interview and live performance by indie rock darlings Blind Pilot.
k.d. lang, part 2, KCRW Sessions
Experience the second half of KCRW's Sessions performance at the Malibu Performing Arts Center featuring k.d. lang. The show includes two sets of music and an artist interview hosted by Chris Douridas.
k.d. lang, part 1, KCRW Sessions
The first half of KCRW's third Sessions performance at the Malibu Performing Arts Center featuring k.d. lang. The show includes two sets of music and an artist interview hosted by Chris Douridas.
Program Details
Host
Chris Douridas was KCRW's second music director and host of Morning Becomes Eclectic in the 90's. Today, Douridas delivers his impeccable taste each Saturday, but you may be surprised to learn he is also the man behind the music on some of the coolest movies. From Austin Powers and American Beauty to Grosse Point Blank and Shrek 2, Chris makes eclectic music global.
Schedule
Live
Tapes & Transcripts
Neither tapes nor transcripts of KCRW music programs are available.
KCRW Presents Ticket Giveaways
New York,
NY
Webster Hall
Peter, Bjorn and John
Newport Beach,
CA
Orange County Museum of Art
Bill Viola - Meet and Greet
Los Angeles,
CA
The Greek Theatre
Diavolo Dance Theater
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