Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: January 9, 2026
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.

Today is all about new music from people with interesting stories. An artist who doesn't believe in the rock-n-roll hall of fame, but is currently nominated to be an inductee. Another fellow who was born in Michigan and went on to be a Russian interpreter in New York before moving to Iceland. And a one-woman band from Minneapolis whose album is about her inner child making magic in the face of opposition.
Come hang with us! 🤘🏼@NovenaCarmel and yours truly just stepped into the studio and ready to play some new gems for you!
🤘🏼 #Duendita
🤘🏼 @losretross
@kcrw • @mbeKCRWpic.twitter.com/ObmuJlNt31— Anthony Valadez (@anthonyvaladez)
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
TOKiMONSTA drops original mixes just for KCRW. Every Friday in January.