Morning Becomes Eclectic

Morning Becomes Eclectic
Morning Becomes Eclectic is committed to a music experience that celebrates innovation, creativity and diversity by combining progressive pop, world beat, jazz, African, reggae, classical and new music.
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UPCOMING SHOWS
Lissie
We first met Lissie at KCRW in 2007, when she came in to sing backup for Jesca Hoop. Now, she's opening for Ray LaMontagne and has just released a terrific debut EP. Hear her new songs live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.RECENT SHOWS
Latest Show
Morning Becomes Eclectic is committed to a music experience that celebrates innovation, creativity and diversity by combining progressive pop, world beat, jazz, African, reggae, classical and new music. Listen on demand to the latest Morning Become Eclectic program.
Rosanne Cash
As a young woman, Rosanne Cash told her father Johnny she wanted to play country music. He put together a list of 100 essential songs for her to listen to and, years later, she’s put together an album highlighting her favorites. Hear it live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.Royksopp
Norwegian duo Royksopp heat things up with an electronic set of KCRW favorite tracks on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.Forro In The Dark
Forro In The Dark is based in New York, but they tap into their Brazilian roots to create hip-swiveling grooves. Their fans include KCRW favorites like David Byrne and Bebel Gilberto-- you’ll hear why on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.Bomba Estereo
Colombian artists Bomba Estereo made a splash at this year’s Latin Alternative Music Conference. They combine Afro-Caribbean rhythms with electro, dub, hip hop and more for a sound they call "electro-tropical." Hear it live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.David Gray
Multi-platinum selling artist David Gray loves KCRW so much, he even dropped by for a performance on his wedding day years ago. We've had him back many times since and he joins Morning Becomes Eclectic for an intimate performance of songs from his latest release at 11:15am.Orgone
If what we heard at KCRW’s free music series "Sounds Around Town" is any indication, Orgone will deliver a high energy, heavy hitting dance party to Morning Becomes Eclectic listeners at 11:15am.Fitz and The Tantrums
Fun and funky soul music from Fitz & The Tantrums makes breaking up sound good! The LA band will deliver a catchy set of songs for Morning Becomes Eclectic listeners at 11:15am.Little Dragon
Gothenberg's Little Dragon make their highly anticipated return to Los Angeles to play songs from their new album on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.Pete Tong
Pete Tong is one of the world's most recognized electronica DJs and a host on BBC Radio 1. We'll catch up on his favorite new tracks when he joins Jason Bentley to spin a song or two on Morning Becomes Eclectic in the 10 o'clock hour.Port O'Brien
Port O'Brien earned their seafaring references the old fashioned way; by spending summers in Alaskan canneries. The band played our SXSW showcase last year and we’re happy to welcome their on air debut on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.Florence and The Machine
KCRW started playing South London crooner Florence and The Machine well before the release of her critically lauded full length album “Lungs.” Our DJs were charmed...
Fool's Gold
L.A. based collective Fool's Gold offers an unusual combination-- Hebrew lyrics with exciting African rhythms. We'll hear a live session on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.Timber Timbre
Timber Timbre takes on the topic of love but presents it in a cloak of macabre beauty that is perfect for the Halloween season. Songs full of eerie sounds, dark imagery and ghoulish lyrics will make for a spellbinding session on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.Program Details
Host
Jason Bentley is KCRW's Music Director and host of Morning Becomes Eclectic. Jason began as a phone volunteer in the main office of KCRW in July of 1988 before heading off to college on the East Coast for a few years and then returning to attend Loyola Marymount University and DJ at the college station KXLU. He was recruited by former KCRW Music Director Chris Douridas after a softball game between the two stations in 1991 and he took to the airwaves starting in the summer of 1992.
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