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Morning Becomes Eclectic

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: December 16, 2025

Novena Carmel
Novena Carmel
MusicIndie / AltSoul / Funk

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

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

Dec 16, 2025

KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977. In today's show we give away tickets to see global Spanish popstar Rosalía, share some standouts from several artists that decided to put forth solo debut albums in 2025 including Bardo (of Chicano Batman), Not for Radio (solo debut of Maria Zardoya of The Marias), Marshall Allen (of Sun Ra), Tunde Adebimpe (of TV on the Radio) and welcome special guest Arnie Siepel during our Season of Giving pledge drive.

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    Novena Carmel

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

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    Arnie Seipel

    Chief Content Office, KCRW

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    Nassir Nassirzadeh

    KCRW DJ

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