Morning Becomes Eclectic
Morning Becomes Eclectic
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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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TODAY'S SHOW
The Middle East
The Middle East won our hearts with their gentle harmonies and intricate arrangements. The band hails from Australia and we're proud to be part of their U.S. debut as they perform on Morning Becomes Eclectic from Austin, Texas, when we broadcast from the music conference, South-By-Southwest at 11:15am.
UPCOMING SHOWS
The xx
Buzz band The xx bring their cool and captivating songs for a live performance on Morning Becomes Eclectic when we broadcast from Austin, Texas, as part of the music conference, South-By-Southwest 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.
Ludovico Einaudi
Ludovico Einaudi and his sextet will treat us to live renditions of his cinematic compositions and prove that we can levitate while listening to music. Join us on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
The Watson Twins
The Watson Twins adopted a grittier soul sound for their new album. We'll get a taste of their pristine harmonies when they perform on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Laura Veirs
Portland-based Laura Veirs will warm the studios with songs from her gorgeous new release "July Flame." We'll catch up with this talented singer/songwriter on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
El Perro Del Mar and Taken By Trees
For the first time ever, Morning Becomes Eclectic will feature a joint session - El Perro Del Mar and Taken By Trees will each perform a set of songs at 11:15am.
AM
Local favorite AM adds a Brazilian twist to the expertly-crafted songs on his new album, Future Sons & Daughters. He’ll perform them live with a full band on Morning Becomes Eclectic before heading out on the road with French duo Air. Hear it live at 11:15am
Angelique Kidjo
West African singer and Grammy Award-winner Angelique Kidjo showcases songs inspired by her childhood when she returns to Morning Becomes Eclectic on the heels of her show at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Tune in for a stunning set of songs at 11:15am.
Massive Attack
The masterminds behind the groundbreaking UK act Massive Attack — Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall – share their favorite songs in a Guest DJ set on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Goldspot
The work of Goldspot is best described as “indie pop Bollywood.” We’ll hear why when they join Morning Becomes Eclectic for a live session at 11:15am.
Princeton
Local favorites Princeton were founded by twin brothers Jesse & Matt Kivel and their childhood best friend, Ben Usen. They offer breezy pop songs about love when they join Morning Becomes Eclectic for a live session at 11:15am.
Angela McCluskey
Scottish singer Angela McCluskey had a smash hit as the voice behind Telepopmusik's song "Breathe." Her second solo album puts her sultry voice at the forefront. She brings her band to perform new songs on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Exene Cervenka
L.A. punk rocker and founding member of X, Exene Cervenka, returns to KCRW armed a batch up poetic songs from her new solo project on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Build An Ark
Build An Ark is a Los Angeles-based creative music ensemble that combines the best of our city's musical history for an inspirational sound. Bandleader Carlos Niño will lead the group in performing compositions written by Miguel Atwood Ferguson and other notables on join Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
St. Vincent
The Angelic sound of St. Vincent emanates from Annie Clark, a musician who lent her musical skills to the Polyphonic Spree and Sufjan Stevens before composing her own intricate pop songs. We'll feature a full band performance of songs from her critically-acclaimed release Actor on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Wild Beasts
The soaring and ambitious music of Wild Beasts has been lauded by the BBC for its combination of theatrical falsettos and shimmering guitar work. We'll find ourselves tamed by the UK band's prowess when we are treated to a live 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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