Of Montreal and More on KCRW This Week

Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY

Monday, March 23, We don’t usually associate the number 13 with good things but, in the case of the band Of Montreal, their 13th album is a musical tour de force. They expertly blend pop and psychedelia for a myriad of sounds and join us for a performance of new songs on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Monday, March 30,Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers and singer Jessica Lea Mayfield join forces to celebrate the music of Elliott Smith on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Tuesday, March 31, Death Cab for Cutie have been around for almost two decades and are charging forward with their first new album in four years, despite the absence of founding member Chris Walla. We’ll host a live performance of new songs on the day of their album release. Tune in to Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Tuesday, April 2, Husband and wife-led band Tennis have perfected their R&B-style pop on their latest album. We’ll hear it live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Wednesday, April 8, Influential British shoegaze band Ride broke up in 1996 and have recently announced their reunion — a special performance at Coachella. Before they head out there, we’ll host their first live radio performance in 20 years on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Thursday, April 9, Dreamy and cinematic Other Lives are getting ready to release their 3rd album. They’ll stop by Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am to perform brand new songs before the start of their tour.

Wednesday, April 15, Seattle-based production duo Odesza are leading a new chapter in electronic music. Their focus on melodic, uplifting songs has made them a festival favorite. They’ll be appearing at Coachella and we’ll welcome the buzzworthy outfit to Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

KCRW PRESENTS

Wed, March 25, Quantic at The Roxy

Thurs, April 2, Public Service Broadcasting at The Roxy

Tues, April 7, Jenny Lewis at The Glass House

Wed, April 8, The Preatures at Club Bahia

Thurs, April 9, Caribou at Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneertown

Thurs, April 9, Odesza at The Glass House in Pomona

Fri, April 10, Dom La Nena at Hotel Cafe

Mon, April 13, Lord Huron at The Lobero in Santa Barbara

Tues, April 14, Jenny Lewis at Pappy & Harriet’s

Tues, April 14, RAC + KELE at The Glass House

Wed, April 15, Glass Animals at the Glass House

Wed, April 29, José González and Olaf Arnolds at The Regent Theatre

Thurs, April 30, Twin Shadow at The Fonda

Fri, May 1, Tennis at the Troubadour

Fri, May 1, Dan Deacon at the Echoplex

Sat, May 2, Desert Daze featuring Warpaint, Failure, RJD2, Minus The Bear at Sunset Ranch Oasis in Mecca

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 16, Little Dragon at the Greek Theatre

Thur, May 21, Hiatus Kaiyote at the Constellation Room

Sat, May 30, Spoon at the Wiltern

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

Sun, June 21, KCRW’s World Festival features Underworld and more at the Hollywood Bowl

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

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

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

Sun, August 16, KCRW’s World Festival returns with Reggae Night 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, September 20, KCRW’s World Festival returns with performances by Empire of the Sun and others to be announced at the Hollywood Bowl

Sun, September 27, KCRW’s World Festival returns with performances from Grace Jones and Future Islands at the Hollywood Bowl