Morning Becomes Eclectic
Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: December 5, 2025
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes Eclectic
Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks
Indie rock hero Stephen Malkmus gained a cult following as the founding member of ’90’s favorite Pavement and continues to explore exciting new terrain on his 7th solo album.
Indie rock hero Stephen Malkmus gained a cult following as the founding member of ’90’s favorite Pavement and continues to explore exciting new terrain on his 7th solo album.
Indie rock hero Stephen Malkmus gained a cult following as the founding member of ’90’s favorite Pavement and continues to explore exciting new terrain on his 7th solo album. With his band The Jicks, he makes the kind of confident and quirky music that only someone with nothing left to prove can offer.
Images of Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks by Davis Bell.
Musicians:Stephen Malkmus – Lead Vocals, GuitarJoanna Bolme – Bass, VocalsMike Clark – Keyboards, GuitarJake Morris – Drums
Technical support:Mario Diaz – Recording EngineerAngelo Acosta – Sound Intern
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