Featured Videos
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The Church: KCRW Live from HQ
- Legendary Australian psych-rockers The Church play a set of atmospheric gems and share the story behind their new album, “The Hypnogogue.”
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Nick Hakim: KCRW Live from HQ
- Lo-fi R&B crooner Nick Hakim delivers complex harmonies and expansive jams from his acclaimed 2022 album “COMETA.”
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Eddie Chacon + John Carroll Kirby: KCRW Live from HQ
- Stones Throw stalwarts John Carroll Kirby and Eddie Chacon perform “Comes and Goes” and other elevated R&B selects ahead of Chacon’s new LP 'Sundown.'
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Lee Fields: KCRW Live From HQ
- 71-year-old soul-funk legend Lee Fields and his fighting-form band The Expressions are here to make you groove and swoon.
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Wet Leg: KCRW Live from Anne’s Backyard
- Isle of Wight post-punks Wet Leg post up poolside for a soundcheck so wild it alerts the LAPD. At least we have video…
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Stromae: KCRW Live from HQ
- The Belgian-Rwandan electro-hip-hop maestro stops by HQ to serve up visceral “Multitudes” and talk the myth of creative suffering.
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Danielle Ponder: KCRW Live from HQ
- Soul/R&B force Danielle Ponder enlivens KCRW HQ with hits from her debut LP, “Some Of Us Are Brave.” Plus, her stunning take on Radiohead’s “Creep.”
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Say She She: KCRW Live from Apogee Studio
- Brooklyn vocal trio Say She She celebrate the release of their debut album “Prism” with a funked-up, full-band get down at Bob Clearmountain’s legendary Apogee Studio.
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Automatic: KCRW Live from Apogee Studio
- LA post-punks Automatic hit legendary Apogee Studio for a muscular performance engineered by recording great Bob Clearmountain. They also sit down with KCRW’s Anne Litt for a candid conversation about getting electrocuted, late-stage capitalism, and taking up space in the music industry.
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Tears for Fears: KCRW Live from The Village Studios
- Legendary new wave band Tears for Fears joins us at The Village Studios for a killer set spanning classics like “Mad World,” to standouts from their latest album, “The Tipping Point.”
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Andrew Bird: KCRW Live from The Village Studios
- Dive in for lush performances from “Inside Problems,” plus the story behind the time Mariah Carey challenged him to a whistle-off.
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Cuco’s ‘Fantasy Gateway’: Live from KCRW HQ
- Hawthorne’s Cuco kicks off our Live From series with an intimate performance, and talks getting sober, his favorite TikTok audio, and his “psychotic” approach to musical reinvention.
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Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ centers on Black queerness and self-love
- Beyonce’s latest album “Renaissance” is a celebration of Black queer culture that weaves disco, house, and ballroom. It’s an homage to the legends who came before her.
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Live from Anne’s Backyard: Toro y Moi
- Chaz Bear and co. get psychedelic above the LA skyline to play cuts from “MAHAL” and talk Tagalog, Eric Andre, and an abiding love for Arby’s. Plus, a visit from Mr. Postman.
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Live from Anne’s Living Room: Genesis Owusu
- What do you do when the neighbors call the cops on your backyard show? Turn the kitchen into a sound booth, shove the dining table out of the way, and start rolling.
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Live from Anne’s Backyard: Spoon
- Austin's finest purveyors of rock n' roll Spoon join us for a release day celebration of “Lucifer on the Sofa” with a wild set and freewheeling conversation with DJ Raul Campos.
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Live from Anne’s Backyard: Jensen McRae
- To celebrate National Poetry Month and her debut album “Are You Happy Now?”, LA bard-songstress Jensen McRae delivers an intimate performance and candid conversation about writing, coming of age, and courage.
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Live from Anne’s Backyard: Gabriels
- Grab your boo or your best solo dance shoes and get ready to swoon as Gabriels take over Anne’s backyard with a nine-piece ensemble.
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Live from Anne’s Backyard: Arlo Parks
- The Mercury Prize winner, upcoming Grammy nominee, and KCRW 2021 Best Album artist stopped by Anne Backyard for an intimate performance and candid conversation with MBE’s Novena Carmel.
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Live from Anne’s backyard: Courtney Barnett
- Hang onto your existential ennui, because our favorite purveyor of shredded riffs and incisive lyrics, Courtney Barnett, is back with a brand new album. The Australian artist popped by the Hollywood hillside backyard of KCRW Music Director Anne Litt to kick off our new, sun-kissed live performance series and grace us with some solo acoustic cuts from “Thing Take Time, Take Time” and more.
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Close your email, don some spandex, and dance to this CHAI live set
- While we’d love nothing more than to don our finest and dance along to CHAI’s stage choreography in person, Morning Becomes Eclectic has the next best thing: A live performance and song commentary from CHAI, just for KCRW.
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How Arlo Parks followed her musical instincts into ‘Sunbeams’
- Arlo Parks is an incredible 20-year-old singer-songwriter, musician, and poet. Arlo Parks joined us for a conversation and an exclusive performance for Morning Becomes Eclectic.
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In Residence: Yuna debuts R&B-pop gem and covers the White Stripes in live performance video
- Yuna premieres new work in live performance for KCRW’s In Residence series. She also details her creative environment in Kuala Lumpur and discusses her crossover into the fashion world.
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Throwback Session: Field Music live on MBE in 2010
- Field Music blend a pastoral vibe reminiscent of the folky side of progressive rock with a crafty slickness to their songwriting. Their 2010 MBE session was during the early days of their dependable career.
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Throwback Session: Robert Glasper live at Apogee Studio in 2020
- Robert Glasper bridges the old school with the new —fusing elements of jazz, hip-hop, and R&B. He performed a powerful set of music right before COVID took hold. Revisit this stellar performance from the famed Apogee Studio.
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Throwback Session: King Krule live on MBE in 2013
- Archy Marshall aka King Krule made an impressive debut at just the age of 18. He marked the release of his album, “6 Feet Beneath The Moon,” with a performance on Morning Becomes Eclectic.
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Throwback Session: Femi Kuti live on MBE in 2011
- Femi Kuti is the eldest son of Afrobeat legend and pioneer Fela Kuti. Femi began his career playing in Fela’s band Egypt 80, but carried on the Afrobeat torch in the 1980s, leading his own band, Positive Force.
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Throwback Session: Jimmy Cliff live on MBE in 2012
- In 2012, influential reggae and ska musician Jimmy Cliff performed a special acoustic set on Morning Becomes Eclectic. Revisit this classic session featuring a living legend.
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Throwback Session: Orbital live on MBE in 2012
- In 2012, English electronic dance legends, Orbital, emerged from an 8-year hiatus with a new album “Wonky.” KCRW DJ Mario Cotto recalls ‘totally losing his marbles’ during the set. Revisit this Throwback Session.
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Throwback Session: Cymande live on MBE in 2016
- UK/Caribbean Afro-Soul outfit Cymande have been hugely influential in DJ and hip-hop circles for decades. Following a 40+ year hiatus, they reemerged for a few select performances including Morning Becomes Eclectic in 2016.