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Best New MusicThe latest show from Morning Becomes Eclectic, hosted by Jason Bentley. New releases, artists, live performances, and artist interviews. At KCRW.com.
Watch: Chilean indie-pop star Mon Laferte live on MBE
Live PerformancesChilean singer/songwriter and actress Mon Laferte released her sixth album Norma late last fall. Born out of a breakup, the album's sound incorporates cumbia, salsa and bolero music.
Listen: Beloved singer/songwriter Pete Yorn live on MBE
Live PerformancesPete Yorn's career spans 18 years, 8 studio albums and 6 six visits to KCRW! We'll welcome him for his seventh visit, where he'll perform tracks from his new album Caretakers.
Listen: Pixx performs music from 'Small Mercies' live on MBE
Live PerformancesHannah Rogers adopted her grandmother's nickname as her stage moniker.
Watch: Y La Bamba performs on MBE ahead of anticipated Summer Nights show
Live PerformancesY La Bamba has been many things, but at the heart of it is singer-songwriter Luz Elena Mendoza.
Listen: Cautious Clay performs tracks off his latest album 'Table of Context'
Live PerformancesJoshua Karpeh, who records as Cautious Clay, hit the scene in 2018 with the release of his debut album.
Listen: Turkish psych band Altın Gün live on MBE
Live PerformancesTurkish pop psych rock - intrigued? So are we! Altin Gün combine traditional 60's style Turkish pop sounds with psych rock anthems.
Watch: Black Pumas perform their infectious psych soul live on MBE
Live PerformancesWe were wowed by Black Pumas at SXSW earlier this year and now welcome them to our studios in advance of their Summer Nights show at KCRW's HQ.
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