Hot Chip, Ratatat, Jamie xx and More on KCRW This Week

Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY

Tuesday, August 11, Longtime KCRW favorite Hot Chip returns to share songs from their latest album “Why Make Sense?”. They’re not afraid to tackle complicated emotions and be vulnerable, which is extra impressive since it’s also one of the best dance records of the year.

Thursday, August 13, Ratatat’s 5th studio album “Magnifique” — their first in five years — is a return to their core guitar-driven sound after the sonic experimentation of their last two records. We’ll bring you a live session with the Brooklyn duo recorded at Sonos Studio.

Friday, August 14, Producer Jamie xx burst onto the music scene as part of the highly successful group The xx and finally released his solo debut earlier this year. It’s a dazzling collection of songs and is among the most played albums of the year at KCRW. We welcomed Jamie xx for a DJ set at Sonos Studio that is sure to get your weekend started right!

August 18, Tobias Jesso Jr released his debut full length album of gut wrenchingly beautiful and powerful piano ballads this Spring. Many of them were reflections on a turbulent time he time spent in LA and we’re happy to have him here in studio to share them.

August 21, Seductive, soulful and filled with swagger, Odd Future affiliate Syd tha Kyd leads an incredible group of LA musicians known as The Internet. Their new album “Ego Death” is a big statement for a young band and we host them for a live set.

KCRW.com PRESENTS:

Tues, Oct 13, Panda Bear at Bowery Ballroom

KCRW PRESENTS:

Tues, August 11, Hot Chip at The Greek Theater

Thurs, August 13, Sister Nancy + Jesse Royal — Twilight Concert Series at the Santa Monica Pier

Sat, August 15, Cold War Kids and Other Lives at Sound in Focus in Century Park, hosted by Jason Bentley

Sun, August 16, KCRW’s World Festival features Reggae Night featuring Bob Marley’s Roots Rock Reggae – a 70th Birthday Celebration with Ziggy Marley and Stephen Marley, Inner Circle and The Skatalites at the Hollywood Bowl – hosted by Jeremy Sole

Thurs, August 20, Ariel Pink + The Mynabirds — Twilight Concert Series at the Santa Monica Pier

Thurs, August 20, Savages at Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneertown

Thurs, August 27, Jefferson Starship + Purple Mountains Majesties — Twilight Concert Series at the Santa Monica Pier

Sun, August 30, KCRW’s World Festival features Moses Sumney opening for St. Vincent and Erykah Badu at the Hollywood Bowl – hosted by Garth Trinidad

Thurs, September 03, Rebirth Brass Band + Miles Mosley And The West Coast Get Down — Twilight Concert Series at the Santa Monica Pier

Thurs, September 10, TBA — Twilight Concert Series at the Santa Monica Pier

Sun, September 20, KCRW’s World Festival returns with performances by Empire of the Sun and St. Lucia at the Hollywood Bowl – hosted by Anne Litt

Thurs, September 24, Future Islands at the Fox Theatre Pomona

Sun, September 27, KCRW’s World Festival features Grace Jones and Future Islands at the Hollywood Bowl – hosted by Jason Bentley

Tues, September 29, Gary Numan performs “Replicas” at the Teragram Ballroom

Sat, October 3, Supersonico with Aterciopelados, Ximena Sariñana, Kinky, Mariachi El Bronx and more at the Hollywood Palladium and Grounds

Thurs – Sat, October 8 – 10, Culture Collide at Various Venues in Echo Park

Fri, October 9, Paul Weller at the Fox Theatre Pomona

Sat & Sun, October 10 – 11, CRSSD Festival with TV on the Radio, The Flaming Lips, Jamie XX, Todd Terje, Panda Bear, Big Data and more at Waterfront Park in San Diego

Sat, October 10, Jr. Jr at the Teragram Ballroom

Tues, October 13, Patrick Watson at the Teragram Ballroom

Tues, October 13, Buena Vista Social Club at the Granada Theater in Santa Barbara

Wed, October 14, Kurt Vile and the Violators at the Fonda

Sat, October 17, Twin Shadow at the Fonda

Sun, October 18, Lianne La Havas at House of Blues Anaheim

Tues, October 20, Heartless Bastards at the Glass House in Pomona

Thurs, October 22, Heartless Bastards at the Fonda

Sat, October 24, Sufjan Stevens at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara

Wed, October 28, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings at Campbell Hall at UCSB

Fri, November 6, Bajofondo at Royce Hall

Wed, November 4, of Montreal at the Regent Theatre

Sat, November 11, El Vy at the Troubadour

Thurs, November 19, Kronos Quartet at Campbell Hall at UCSB

Thurs, December 3, Pink Martini Holiday Show at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara

Fri, March 4, 2016, Lucinda Williams at Royce Hall

Wed, March 9, 2016 Rosanne Cash at Campbell Hall at UCSB