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    Morning Becomes Eclectic

    Jason Bentley joins Novena on MBE

    Novena Carmel
    Novena Carmel
    PlaylistsHand-Picked MusicIndie / Alt

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

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

    Sep 30, 2026

    Former MBE host Jason Bentley stops by his old stomping grounds with Novena mid-week. Together, they recount some favorite live performances and give away tickets to Brijean on Halloween and the best in drag at the Orpheum. Plus, a world premiere from Salt Lake City indie rock band The Kilans, and a live performance from Croz Boyce featuring some of the members of Animal Collective. End September with must-hear music discoveries from two KCRW legends.

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        Novena Carmel

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

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        Nassir Nassirzadeh

        KCRW DJ

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        Jason Bentley

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