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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

Frazey Ford

Frazey Ford found fame as the frontwoman for folk trio Be Good Tanyas, but she won our hearts with her solo debut, which is full of emotional wisdom and depth. We’ll be … more >>

Rocky Dawuni

Ghanian superstar Rocky Dawuni melds reggae and African melodies and sprinkles them with positive and uplifting lyrics. Legends like Stevie Wonder and Peter Gabriel have … more >>

Interpol

Don't miss a special live session with Interpol, recorded in front of a live audience on the eve of their highly anticipated album release exclusively for KCRW. We’ll … 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 >>

School of Seven Bells

The new record from ethereal fuzz-pop trio School of Seven Bells is one of our favorites. We’re excited to welcome them back to Morning Becomes Eclectic airwaves for a … more >>

Karen Elson

Karen Elson has it all-- she's a model, mother, wife of Jack White, and a talented singer in her own right. Her songs are elegantly crafted and her voice is hauntingly … more >>

Chromeo

On the heels of their Hollywood Bowl debut, dance duo Chromeo bring their slick riffs and hook heavy funk to Morning Becomes Eclectic listeners at 11:15am. more >>

Fistful of Mercy

Joseph Arthur, Dhani Harrison and Ben Harper chose KCRW’s signature music show Morning Becomes Eclectic to debut their new project – Fistful of Mercy. The band … more >>

Shawn Lee

Longtime KCRW favorite and multi-instrumental king Shawn Lee finally makes his live debut on the station to celebrate his latest recording, which showcases his love for … more >>

Los Lobos

East L.A. favorites Los Lobos return to KCRW studios to perform an array of songs spanning their award-winning 40 year career on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am. more >>

Lawrence Arabia

New Zealander James Milne writes songs under the alter ego Lawrence Arabia, offering cheeky lyrics and lush melodies from his album, Chant Darling, for Morning Becomes … more >>

Rufus Wainwright

After writing his first opera, renowned singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright returns to our studio to perform songs from his new album, All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu … more >>

Gorillaz

Gorillaz are a fictional band of cartoon characters created by Blur's Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewitt. They may be the world's most successful virtual band, but we'll host … 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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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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.

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