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    Morning Becomes Eclectic

    MBE Apr. 20: Hiatus Kaiyote’s Paul Bender, Aussie psych, and 420 inspiration

    Anthony Valadez
    Anthony Valadez &
    Novena Carmel
    Novena Carmel
    PlaylistsHand-Picked MusicIndie / Alt
    You know what time it is. Get into this fine Wednesday’s groove with a new song from Hiatus Kaiyote bassist Paul Bender, “Summer Fool.”
    You know what time it is. Get into this fine Wednesday’s groove with a new song from Hiatus Kaiyote bassist Paul Bender, “Summer Fool.”
    Apr 20, 2022

    You know what time it is. Get into this fine Wednesday’s groove with a new song from Hiatus Kaiyote bassist Paul Bender, “Summer Fool.” Led by bossa nova-inspired guitar and layered with cinematic strings, the track details the blossoming of a romantic relationship in the summertime.

    Plus, tunes inspired by 420, tracks from late birthday twins Tito Puente and Luther Vandross, and a cut from Aussi psych outfit The Lazy Eyes’ surprise early release of their new album.

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        Anthony Valadez

        co-host of KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic

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        Novena Carmel

        Host of Morning Becomes Eclectic, co-host of Lost Notes

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        Anna Chang

        Producer, KCRW Music Department

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