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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

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds thrilled a room full of fans with a free-wheelin' live session of songs at our Apogee Studio session. more >>

Laura Marling

Laura Marling really impressed us when she made her debut on KCRW a few years ago. more >>

Tom Odell

British singer-songwriter Tom Odell sits down at our piano to perform songs from his forthcoming US debut and a couple of classic covers... more >>

Shout Out Louds

Swedish pop stars Shout Out Louds veer towards 80's new wave and modern indie rock in their latest songs. more >>

RECENT SHOWS

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.

Motor City's Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr have a new EP... more >>

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 >>

Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend took a break between Coachella weekends to join us for a set in front of a live audience, playing new songs and old favorites. more >>

Fitz and the Tantrums

Soulful pop collective Fitz and The Tantrums performed a slew of songs from their new album in front of a live audience at Apogee Studios recently. more >>

Sean Carlson Announces FYF Fest Lineup

FYF Festival founder Sean Carlson drops by KCRW for the worldwide announcement of the festival line-up at 10:00am. more >>

Tokimonsta

LA native Tokimonsta has a unique take on electronic dance music and is notably the first female to join the groundbreaking Brainfeeder crew, led by Flying Lotus. more >>

Yo La Tengo

New Jersey trio Yo La Tengo have been making music together for a long time and their 13th recording is easily among their best. more >>

Cayucas

Based here in Santa Monica, Cayucas capture the fun loving sound of summer in a series of well-written pop tracks. more >>

Liza Richardson guest hosts

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Bonobo

UK producer Bonobo explores new styles and genres on every album. more >>

Alice Russell

Soulful songstress Alice Russell waited five years before releasing her latest solo album. The lovelorn singer makes heartbreak sexy and danceable... more >>

Robyn Hitchcock

British songwriter Robyn Hitchcock is a cult favorite for his delightful wit and surreal songs. more >>

Josh Ritter

Josh Ritter is celebrated for his heartfelt songwriting, and his latest album is his most personal yet. more >>

Hanni El Khatib

We welcome the raw blues energy and dramatic flair of Hanni El Khatib when the LA-based musician returns... more >>

Villagers

Conor J O'Brien strikes a chord when it comes to bittersweet melodies. The Irish songwriter is the force behind the band Villagers and we enjoy a set of tunes... 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.