Kygo and More on KCRW Next Week

Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY

Monday, May 4, Norwegian-based producer Kygo is a rising star of EDM who flexes his songwriting ability with a stripped-down set featuring guests vocalists on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Wednesday, May 13,My Morning Jacket’s first public performance of songs from their new album was in front of an enthusiastic crowd of adoring fans at Mack Sennett Studio in LA for KCRW. We’ll broadcast highlights from the show on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Thursday, May 14, LA’s own Best Coast has taken big strides with their third release. They still have a sun-drenched SoCal pop songs but they incorporate psychedelic fuzz for a bigger rock sound that is stadium-bound. We bring you highlights from a live session recorded for Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Friday, May 15, Purity Ring are purveyors of charming electro-pop. The Canadian duo released a confident, critically-acclaimed sophomore album earlier this year and we look forward to hearing it live when they join us on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Tuesday, May 19, Lord Huron has morphed from the solo project of Ben Schneider to a full-fledged band and their sound has grown with it. It’s a bountiful collection of texture and rhythm from one of our favorite local artists. Hear it live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

KCRW PRESENTS

Thurs, May 7, Lapsley at the Hotel Cafe

Thurs, May 7, Other Lives at Club Bahia

Fri, May 8, Jessie Baylin at the Troubadour

Sat, May 9, Tei Shi at The Lyric

Tues, May 12, Nick Mulvey at the Bootleg HiFi

Sat, May 16, Little Dragon at the Greek Theatre

Wed, May 20, Hiatus Kaiyote at The Roxy

Thurs, May 21, Hiatus Kaiyote at Constellation Room in Santa Ana

Sat, May 30, Spoon at the Wiltern

Sat, May 30, Chromeo & The Glitch Mob at the Santa Barbara Bowl

Fri, June 5, Villagers at The Echo

Fri, June 5, Hanni El Khatib, Avid Dancer, and Chicano Batman, with a DJ set from Raul Campos, at First Fridays at the Natural History Museum

Sat, June 6, MAKE MUSIC PASADENA with live performances by How To Dress Well, Hundred Waters, Nick Waterhouse and more in Downtown Pasadena

Fri, June 19, Surfer Blood at The Troubadour

Sun, June 21, KCRW’s World Festival featuring Underworld and Jungle at the Hollywood Bowl

Fri, June 26, Vetiver at The Troubadour

Sun, June 28, KCRW’s World Festival featuring Basement Jaxx and Bootsy’s Rubber Band featuring Bootsy Collins plus Tuxedo at the Hollywood Bowl

Fri, July 10, Active Child at Cathedral Sanctuary at Immanuel Presbyterian

Mon, July 27, The Kills at the El Rey Theatre

Tues, July 28, The Kills at the Glass House in Pomona

Thurs, August 6, Unknown Mortal Orchestra at The Roxy

Thur, August 6, Django Django at the Mayan

Tues, August 11, Hot Chip at The Greek Theater

Sun, August 16, Reggae Night returns with KCRW’s World Festival featuring Bob Marley’s Roots Rock Reggae – a 70th Birthday Celebration with Ziggy Marley and Stephen Marley, Inner Circle and The Skatalites at the Hollywood Bowl

Sun, August 30, KCRW’s World Festival featuring Erykah Badu, St. Vincent and Moses Sumney at the Hollywood Bowl

Sun, September 20, KCRW’s World Festival featuring Empire of the Sun and St. Lucia at the Hollywood Bowl

Thurs, September 24, Future Islands at the Fox Theatre Pomona

Sun, September 27, KCRW’s World Festival featuring Grace Jones and Future Islands at the Hollywood Bowl