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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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UPCOMING SHOWS

Tennis

The story behind the husband and wife duo known as Tennis has been compelling from the start. Their debut was fueled by an epic sailing trip… more >>

Kimbra

We fell in love with New Zealand singer Kimbra when she joined Gotye on Morning Becomes Eclectic last year... 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 >>

Yann Tiersen

Distinguished composer Yann Tiersen, who scored the hit film "Amelie," marries whimsy with minimalism in his work. more >>

Miike Snow

We visited Miike Snow backstage before their recent sold out show in LA. We share our conversation and a batch of new songs recorded in rehearsal... more >>

Ane Brun

Norwegian-born and Swedish-based singer-songwriter Ane Brun crafts delicately haunting melodies and counts Peter Gabriel and Ani DiFranco among her fans. more >>

Brendan Benson

Perhaps best known for his work with rockers the Raconteurs, Brendan Benson is an expert at pop song-craft, which he explores in his solo work. more >>

Keane

KCRW favorites Keane share a gorgeous set of new songs to celebrate the release of their latest album, Strangeland. more >>

The Big Pink

Buzz-worthy British band The Big Pink pack soaring choruses and catchy hooks into a performance on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:115am. more >>

Father John Misty

Former Fleet Foxes drummer J. Tillman creates new tunes as Father John Misty. We explore his musical alter ego in advance of his show at... more >>

The Shins

The Shins are back! To celebrate their return, we captured a set of songs in front of a live audience at Apogee's Berkeley Street Studios. more >>

Bear in Heaven

Brooklyn trio Bear in Heaven veer from mega-catchy, dreamy dance songs to more experimental synth rock... more >>

Esperanza Spalding

Grammy Award-winning bassist and composer Esperanza Spalding leads her large band through whimsically poetic songs and sprawling jams... more >>

Oberhofer

Brooklyn-based Oberhofer’s debut is chock full of catchy choruses and energetic beats... more >>

Mike D

Jason Bentley gets a tour of the new MOCA exhibit Transmission LA: AV Club from curator Mike D. more >>

Band of Skulls

British trio Band of Skulls play pure rock 'n' roll. We hear it when they join us for a set on Morning Becomes Eclectic. more >>

Andrew Bird

Noted whistler and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird soaks in all sorts of sounds to create his classically-minded pop songs. more >>

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Program Details

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.

Schedule

Live

Produced by

Ariana Morgenstern

Tapes & Transcripts

Neither tapes nor transcripts of KCRW music programs are available.