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- White Lies
- London trio White Lies offer brooding rock with soaring choruses that are incredibly catchy. Their music is a dark-edged nod to the 80's and you can hear it live when they perform on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
- Zion Train
- British dub reggae ensemble Zion Train have scored a number of club hits during their 20 years as a band. They were a huge influence on many other artists and we'll experience a rare performance as they make a stop on Morning Becomes Eclectic in the 11 o'clock hour.
- Underworld
- Further proof that music is the art form most closely tied to emotions, electronic music pioneers Underworld’s new release feels like reconnecting with an old friend.
- Jesca Hoop
- Jesca Hoop's early demos caught our attention in 2003 and we've loved her ever since. Her off-beat and intricate songs express her nimble style and we're thrilled to see her return to Morning Becomes Eclectic for a performance at 11:15am.
- Ceci Bastida
- Latin Grammy nominee Ceci Bastida made her first live radio performance debut as a solo artist here on KCRW. Known previously for her work with renowned singer Julieta Venegas, the SoCal artist has a style all her own that we will enjoy on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
- Ima Robot
- Long before the cheerful folk of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, singer Alex Ebert was honing his indie rock chops with Ima Robot. They’re back with a glam-inspired release which we’ll hear on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
- David Gray
- Singer David Gray recorded at KCRW's Apogee Sessions for a live audience. It's an intriguing interview and a captivating performance from a favorite KCRW artist.
- Wait. Think. Fast.
- A standout band on the local Latin alternative scene, Wait. Think. Fast. use bilingual lyrics to explore their post-punk musings when they join Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
- Jenny and Johnny
- Jenny Lewis and Johnathan Rice are a powerful couple – both musically and romantically. The talented singer songwriters have teamed up as Jenny and Johnny and we’ll be treated to some pop gems when they join Morning Becomes Eclectic as Jenny & Johnny at 11:15am.
- Tame Impala
- Tame Impala’s assured debut album “Innerspeaker” was released 10 years ago. Since then, the psych-pop project led by mastermind Kevin Parker has seen a meteoric rise — headlining festivals, collaborating with top artists and more.
- The Black Keys
- Recent Grammy nominees The Black Keys return to our studios to play tracks from Jason Bentley’s favorite album of the year, “Brothers.” Do not miss this set on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
- The Greenhornes
- After a long wait, garage rockers The Greenhornes have reemerged with some fantastic new songs that make us wish they never took a break. The Ohio trio will perform an array of songs from their latest release on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
- Aloe Blacc
- Los Angeles artist Aloe Blacc started his career as a rapper, but it’s his recent recordings as a singer that have captured our attention. He bathes current concerns about the state of the world in the sound of vintage soul and we’ll hear it live when he joins Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
- Chico Mann
- As a musical ambassador, Chico Mann introduces the rhythms of Afrobeat to the music of Cuba on his latest CD, a favorite here at the station. He’ll perform his Latin hybrid with a full band for Morning Becomes Eclectic listeners at 11:15am.
- Andreya Triana and Bonobo
- Sultry singer Andreya Triana and British producer Bonobo put out some of our favorite downtempo electronic music this year and to have them together for one performance is something truly special and not to be missed. The duo perform live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
- The Books
- The duo known as The Books offer captivating and experimental songs that create "chapters" on their new release. Many of our DJs have been enthralled by this album and we'll hear their distinctive sound live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
- Scissor Sisters
- Scissor Sisters’ uplifting disco mix will help work off the turkey tryptophan when Morning Becomes Eclectic broadcasts our session at 11:15am.
- The Naked and Famous
- New Zealand’s The Naked and Famous prompted more calls to KCRW than any recent artist. Their catchy songs are undeniably infectious and we’ll host their U.S. radio debut performance on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
- Clinic
- The masked men of Clinic have mellowed out from their art punk days and offer a chamber-pop collection of songs on their latest release Bubblegum. Tune in and catch up with the Liverpool group when they return to Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
- Pete Yorn
- Pete Yorn's new album is a stripped down and liberated rock record. He'll share new material when he returns to Morning Becomes Eclectic for a live performance at 11:15am.
- Luisa Maita
- Sultry and seductive singer Luisa Maita embodies the modern spirit of Brazilian music with a live session on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
- Ferraby Lionheart
- LA artist Ferraby Lionheart spins all sorts of wonderful tales and packages them into neat little pop songs that he'll perform live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
- Best Coast
- Best Coast’s shimmering vocals and poppy songcraft evoke the girl groups of the 60's and the golden sound of California's coastline. Join us on Morning Becomes Eclectic for a live set at 11:15am.
- Manu Chao
- International superstar Manu Chao performed a fiery set of songs when he brought his trio to KCRW's Apogee Sessions.
- KT Tunstall
- KT Tunstall's talent as a singer, songwriter and guitarist is as large as the Atlantic and has gained her dedicated fans on both shores. She'll take a break from her tour when she returns to KCRW for a session on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
- Here We Go Magic
- After playing major music festivals around the world this summer, Brooklyn-based Here We Go Magic bring their distinct blend of psychedelic electro-folk to Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
- Paul Weller
- Paul Weller formed two influential bands -- The Jam and The Style Council -- before striking out on his own as a solo artist. He will plug in with his band when he returns to Morning Becomes Eclectic for a rollicking session at 11:15am.
- Gary Numan
- New wave pioneer Gary Numan joins us for his Morning Becomes Eclectic debut performance at 11:15am.
- Ryuichi Sakamoto
- Tom interviews Ryuichi Sakamoto, the Academy Award-winning Japanese composer about his love for John Cage, Toru Takemitsu, his fame, and his latest two-CD set, “Playing the Piano and Out of Noise.”
- Hauschka
- Dusseldorf's Hauschka experiments with everything from chains to ping pong balls when he sits at the piano to perform elegant and playful compositions on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.