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Episode Richard Thompson
Rolling Stone magazine ranked Richard Thompson one of the 20 best guitar players of all time. He's also one of Britain's finest singer-songwriters...
Episode The National
2020 marks the 10th anniversary of The National's celebrated breakthrough album High Violet. In 2011, the 5-piece band, along with a horn section, performed a staggering and ornate session for KCRW.
Episode The Belle Brigade
Sibling-led local band The Belle Brigade prevailed at SXSW this year with a melodic mix that echoes Fleetwood Mac and the Everly Brothers. We celebrate their debut release with a live performance on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Episode Troff document Cage the Elephant
Cage the Elephant revived our faith in gut-grabbing rock 'n'roll with their debut and are back with a second album that is just as electric. Morning Becomes Eclectic listeners will be treated to a full set at 11:15am.
Episode Elbow
Elbow's previous performance on Morning Becomes Eclectic is one of Jason Bentley's all time favorites since he's hosted the show. We're thrilled to welcome the UK band back into the studio...
Episode Brett Dennen
His star has been rising steadily since his debut but we think it's time for the whole world to take notice of Brett Dennen's expert pop songcraft...
Episode Teddy Thompson
Teddy Thompson's musical pedigree gets your attention immediately, as the son of folk legends Richard and Linda Thompson, but it's his soaring voice that won our hearts at KCRW's Apogee Sessions.
Episode Royksopp
Norwegian duo Royksopp have a knack for translating their cold climate into warm downbeat electronica that combines elements of house music and drum & bass. They return for a live session on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Episode Octet Stream Gold Panda
Gold Panda generated a huge amount of buzz over his debut, a lush mix of pastoral atmospheric soundscapes and glitchy electronics with a lot of heart.
Episode Sharon Van Etten
Sharon Van Etten stands out in a new generation of folk singers. Understated and elegant, her songs capture her heartache and reveal her curiosity. Hear them live when she joins Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Episode Toro Y Moi
Chaz Bundick, best known as Toro Y Moi, creates a lush ambiance with space age flourishes. He's put out two fantastic releases in as many years and we experience it all when he's joined by a full band on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Episode Badly Drawn Boy
UK singer Badly Drawn Boy has a knack from storytelling, weaving his thoughts and experiences into intimate songs heavy with emotion. He performs new tracks when he joins Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Episode Raphael Saadiq
Soul stirring sounds will be heard from Raphael Saadiq and his band as they perform songs from one of KCRW's favorite albums in 2011, Stone Rollin. Join Morning Becomes Eclectic as we broadcast from Austin's finest music festival, South by Southwest, at 11:15am.
Episode The Kills
Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince are the rock duo known as The Kills. They have an incredible chemistry and will be treating us to songs from their highly anticipated new release when they join Morning Becomes Eclectic as we broadcast from Austin's finest music festival, South by Southwest, at 11:15am.
Episode Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
Hailing from the Motor City, indie pop breakout band Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. make a pit stop to share live tracks from their upcoming full length for Morning Becomes Eclectic listeners at 11:15am.
Episode DeVotchKa
DeVotchKa have a sound that is uniquely their own, combining the flavors of Eastern Europe, dusty desert roads, Mexico and flamenco. They were famously featured in the movie Little Miss Sunshine (thanks to some KCRW airplay), and we're excited to welcome them back to Morning Becomes Eclectic for a live session at 11:15am.
Episode Pascal source code Hot Chip
Featured artists on many Top 10 lists of 2010, Hot Chip perform highlights from their album One Life Stand for Morning Becomes Eclectic listeners at 11:15am.
Episode Lykke Li
Swedish singer Lykke Li crafts perfect pop songs and each track she's revealed from her new album is better than the last. Lykke will perform new songs from that highly anticipated new record, Wounded Rhymes, live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Episode Wild Nothing
Jack Tatum brings his project Wild Nothing, a shimmering indie-pop outfit, to Morning Becomes Eclectic before their appearance at the Natural History Museum's First Fridays series. Join us at 11:15am.
Episode Troff document Warpaint
The ladies who make up LA's Warpaint have been getting a lot of attention and rave reviews for their music. KCRW DJ's have been on the frontlines sharing those songs, and we can't wait to hear them live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Episode Eulogies
Los Angeles band Eulogies tackles the highs and lows of life on its new release, we'll experience those new songs in a live setting on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Episode Adele
Adele's sophomore release 21 catapulted her to stardom. She visited our studio for a special session.
Episode Grouplove
The five globe-trotting members of Grouplove met on the isle of Crete and had so much fun making music together that they pooled their funds and recorded their debut here in Los Angeles. Lucky for us, they'll reconvene to perform their songs live on Morning Becomes Eclectic when they join us at 11:15am.
Episode Gang of Four
Gang of Four defined the early English post-punk era and have inspired countless bands to this day. After fifteen long years, they've recorded a brand new album which they will perform, along with some of their classics, for Morning Becomes Eclectic listeners at 11:15am.
Episode Local Natives
Local Natives broke out big in 2010, touring the world nonstop and garnering international acclaim for their debut, Gorilla Maner. We'll catch up with the LA band on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am as they get ready to make their debut at Disney Hall.
Episode chemical/x-molconn-Z Black Dub
Renowned producer Daniel Lanois has lent his magical touch to many recordings through the years and brings his own project, Black Dub, to Morning Becomes Eclectic for a live performance at 11:15am.
Episode Black Mountain
Black Mountain bring the force of raw rock energy and a propulsive beat when they stop by Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Episode The Decemberists
The Decemberists' new release, The King Is Dead, pays tribute to artists they love like R.E.M. and Neil Young.
Episode Iron & Wine
We've been eagerly anticipating new music from Iron & Wine the moniker of Sam Beam, who always offers gorgeous folk songs. He'll perform brand new songs that are sure to become favorites on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Episode Cold War Kids
Cold War Kids are one of LA's most successful indie bands in recent years and their new release "Mine is Yours" marks a departure into more personal songwriting. We're eager to hear the new songs live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.