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Today's Top Tune is a free song a day, from KCRW's all Music Channel, that represents a cross section of KCRW's eclectic music format. Tracks selected are chosen from recent and upcoming releases as well as songs performed live on Morning Becomes Eclectic. Each song will be available for download and podcast. Click on MORE to stream/download the track and read more about the artist.

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Gomez: Natural Reaction

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Bomba Estereo: Feelin'

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Paolo Nutini: Growing Up beside You

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Regina Spektor: Laughing With

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Moby: Pale Horses, remixed by Empyrean Dub

Moby: Pale Horses, remixed by Empyrean Dub

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Operation Aloha: Failure

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Nicola Conte: The Nubian Queens, featuring Jose James

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Howling Bells: Cities Burning Down

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