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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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TODAY'S SHOW

Laura Marling

At just 20 years old, singer Laura Marling is already considered the high priestess of a new brand of pop folk in her native UK. We'll hear her storytelling love songs … more >>

UPCOMING SHOWS

Morcheeba

Darlings of down-tempo, Morcheeba, will return to KCRW with vocalist Skye Edwards to perform songs from their freshly minted CD, Blood Like Lemonade for Morning Becomes … more >>

Kate Nash

Saucy songstress Kate Nash infuses her songs with street-smart observations and a witty sense of humor. The critically-acclaimed newcomer joins Morning Becomes Eclectic … more >>

Massive Attack

Massive Attack offer a rare and exclusive live session with an appearance from reggae superstar Horace Andy on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am. more >>

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, … more >>

Everest

Neil Young is such a big fan of LA band Everest that he signed them to his label. We'll hear why when they play songs from their rollicking new release, On Approach on … more >>

Hot Hot Heat

We'll visit with Canadian indie rockers Hot Hot Heat as they deliver the raw energy found on their post-punk record Future Breeds live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at … more >>

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Gram Rabbit

Joshua Tree's Gram Rabbit bring their desert dance party to our airwaves when they offer psychedelic space rock from their new release Miracles & Metaphors on Morning … more >>

Voxhaul Broadcast

L.A.'s own Voxhaul Broadcast are a band to watch in 2010, creating hook-filled anthems of love and longing. We'll will be treated to a live session on Morning Becomes … more >>

The New Pornographers

The New Pornographers are a true super group and we're thrilled to have the Canadian collective back to Morning Becomes Eclectic to play exuberant, offbeat pop songs from … more >>

Admiral Radley

What do you get when you cross members of West Coast indie rock favorites Earlimart and Grandaddy? Why Admiral Radley of course! They'll join Morning Becomes Eclectic for … more >>

Active Child

Pat Grossi is a choirboy-turned-indie pop musician known as Active Child. Featuring songs from his latest release, Curtis Lane, we'll host a live session with this … more >>

David Lynch and Danger Mouse

Director David Lynch and Danger Mouse (aka Brian Burton) sat down with Morning Becomes Eclectic host Jason Bentley to talk together for the first time about their … more >>

The Heavy

Get ready for a blazing hot session with The Heavy as they tear through a fiery set of blues and funk-tinged tracks with a nod to their British rock roots on Morning … more >>

Konono No. 1

Konono No. 1 was founded over 25 years ago and specializes in African trance grooves native to their region, near the Congo border. They'll fill our airwaves with thumb … more >>

Marina and the Diamonds

U.K. sensations Marina & the Diamonds have received ecstatic reviews for their dazzling debut, The Family Jewels. See why the BBC is calling them an "artist to watch" … more >>

Daedelus

Electronica guru Daedelus was classically trained in double bass and bass clarinet - which explains why he remixes Wagner, as well as current artists. Hear the Santa … more >>

Janelle Monae

We'll broadcast our recent session with rising star Janelle Monae. The forward thinking R&B diva is undoubtedly a star and puts on a show like no other. Her ambitious … more >>

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Host

Jason Bentley

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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