Twin Shadow, Courtney Barnett, Dom la Nema and More on KCRW This Week

Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY

Wednesday, March 11, Dom La Nena sings barely above a whisper, though her melodies can penetrate the darkest heart. We’ll welcome the cellist and singer with her band for a live session on Morning Becomes Eclectic at11:15am.

Thursday, March 12, Brooklyn indie pop sensation Twin Shadow continues to examine life through revved up guitars, darker ballads, and moody New Wave tracks. The first stop on his upcoming tour will be a live set Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Friday, March 13, Raucous raw energy fuels Aussie singer and guitarist Courtney Barnett, who is one of the most buzzed about indie artists of the moment. We’re thrilled to have her in studio to play songs from her new album on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

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.

Thursday, March 26, Dance Punk innovators Gang of Four lead by Andy Gil have a new album that reimagines the group from the ground up. We’ll host the UK band live 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.

KCRW PRESENTS

Fri, March 13, Damian Lazarus & The Ancient Moon at Mack Sennett Studios

Sat, March 14, Wolf Alice at Bootleg HiFi

Sat, March 14 and Sun, March 15, CRSSD FESTIVAL at the Waterfront Park in San Diego

Wed, March 18, KCRW’s official SXSW Day Showcase features sets by James Bay, Laura Marling, Milky Chance at the Austin Convention Center

Wed, March 18, KCRW’s official SXSW night showcase features sets by Delta Spirit, BØRNS, ODESZA, Big Data, Hiatus Kaiyote and Wolf Alice at The Parish in Austin

Thurs, March 19, Quadron at the Bootleg HiFi

Fri, March 20, Quadron at the Bootleg HiFi

Sat, March 21, Tweedy at the Theater at Ace Hotel

Sun, March 22, of Montreal at The Regent Theatre

Wed, March 25, Quantic 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 8, Jessie Baylin at the Troubadour

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