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Episode Two Door Cinema Club
Two Door Cinema Club's new album was born after a three-year break during which the road-weary trio recuperated and their fans eagerly awaited new material.
Episode Seu Jorge
Brazilian singer Seu Jorge is doing a run of sold out shows in LA showcasing his unique take on the songs of David Bowie. (10am)
Episode Róisín Murphy
Art pop star Róisín Murphy, formerly of trip hop duo Moloko, will be touring the US solo for the first time this year.
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LA music fans might recognize Mondo Cozmo's Joshua Ostrander as the singer for Eastern Conference Champions.
Episode Preoccupations
The band now known as Preoccupations (formerly Viet Cong) have released a ferocious rock record as their self-titled debut.
Episode Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam
Hamilton Leithauser (The Walkmen) and Rostam Batmanglij (Vampire Weekend) joined forces for a collaboration that has been met with overwhelming praise and acclaim.
Episode Andy Shauf
Canadian songwriter Andy Shauf weaves intricate tales into his songs, with alternating viewpoints from a cast of characters he's created.
Episode The Growlers
SoCal garage rockers The Growlers are known for their incredible live shows.
Episode Dawes
We're All Gonna Die is the most ambitious album to date from LA-based indie folk rockers Dawes.
Episode Jamestown Revival
After the success of their debut, the duo behind Jamestown Revival set out with something to prove.
Episode Jamie Lidell
Jamie Lidell's latest album is a meditation on love and family, inspired by the birth of his first child. His personal stories are told through smooth psychedelic soul.
Episode Avett Brothers
True Sadness is the Avett Brothers' highest debuting album ever and also their most autobiographical.
Episode Ludovico Einaudi
Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi performed on top of a glacier in the arctic earlier this year...
Episode Tycho
Tycho’s compelling ambient electronic instrumental compositions are simultaneously meditative and danceable.
Episode Wilco
In the midst of three sold out shows in LA, Wilco set aside an afternoon to record a special live session for KCRW at The Theatre at Ace Hotel.
Episode How to Dress Well
For his fourth album, How to Dress Well's Tom Krell let go of a certain type of sadness he explored on his earlier releases.
Episode KT Tunstall
Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall moved to LA and created her poppiest record yet with Kin.
Episode Trentemoller
Danish producer Trentemoller visits our studio between two sold out shows in Los Angeles.
Episode DJ Shadow
Legendary turntablist and beat master DJ Shadow returns with his fourth solo album since the release of his groundbreaking debut over 20 years ago.
Episode Norah Jones
Norah Jones' new album, Day Breaks, is being hailed as a "kindred spirit" to the singer’s breakout debut, Come Away with Me.
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When acclaimed UK indie band Lush announced its reunion last year, we immediately reached out to have the band on Morning Becomes Eclectic.
Episode AlunaGeorge
UK duo AlunaGeorge injects R&B into its signature seductive electro-pop sound.
Episode Phantogram
Electronic pop duo Phantogram were motivated by some tough times to craft a record about heartbreak that is dark but bombastic.
Episode Glass Animals
UK band Glass Animals can attribute their swift rise thanks to the strength of their excellent debut Zaba. Their much-anticipated follow-up was informed by their life on the road.
Episode Peter Bjorn & John
Indie pop trio Peter Bjorn and John collaborated with a series of prominent producers on Breakin' Point.
Episode Blind Pilot
Blind Pilot is proof that profound loss can result in some profoundly beautiful music. After a five-year hiatus, the Portland band returns with their third album, the lush and beautiful And Then Like Lions.
Episode chemical/x-pdb Funkadelic (feat. George Clinton and Parliament)
The legendary Funkadelic, featuring George Clinton and Parliament, make their debut performance on MBE. Bass player extraordinaire Thundercat will also be a featured guest.
Episode Ziggy Marley
Ziggy Marley focuses his creative energy on spreading a message of conscious humanity.
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On its latest record, New York band Caveman succeeded in creating some undeniably catchy and anthemic rock jams.
Episode Allen Stone
Allen Stone is a son of a preacher and self-described hippie from rural Washington whose love for soul music led him to become a singer/songwriter.