Every weekday, 9am–12pm PT

Morning Becomes Eclectic

Novena Carmel hosts KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.

Guests

Bright Eyes: Live From KCRW HQ
Bright Eyes stopped by the KCRW Annenberg Performance Studio for an intimate live session, revisiting songs and rarities from their decades deep catalog.
May 17, 2026 • 46m Listen
Moby: Live From KCRW HQ
Before Moby headed to the Mojave Desert for his 2026 Coachella performance, he brought a stripped-down version of his set to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio.
May 10, 2026 • 1h 12m Listen
Ratboys: Live From KCRW HQ
Longtime indie favorites Ratboys stopped by KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio for a live session of crunchy emo-pop, twangy alt-country, and hook-forward guitar rock.
May 3, 2026 • 19m Listen
Rio Kosta: Live From KCRW HQ
LA duo Rio Kosta (Mike Del Rio and Kosta Galanopoulos) lit up the KCRW Annenberg Performance Studio with their easy musical chemistry, blending warm grooves, fluid harmonies, and globally influenced sounds.
Apr 26, 2026 • 24m Listen

Niia: Live From KCRW HQ
Los Angeles-based Italian-American artist Niia (pronounced Nye-uh) brought a stunning expression of jazz-rooted musicianship and experimental pop textures to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio.
Apr 19, 2026 • 30m Listen