37 posts from May 2009

Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY

Monday, June 1, London’s folktronic guru James Yuill showcases his songs on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Tuesday, June 2, L.A. favorites Eels perform songs for their new release Hombre Lobo on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Wednesday, June 3, Cotton Jones mine the psychedelic indie landscape on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Thursday, June 4, L.A. based Silversun Pickups explore songs from their new recording live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Friday, June 5, English trio Band of Skulls craft gritty bluesy rock for Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Monday, June 8, New York’s Metric expose their Fantasies for Morning Becomes Eclectic listeners at 11:15am.

KCRW.COM PRESENTS

Thurs June 4, FEMI KUTI at THE FILLMORE NEW YORK AT IRVING PLAZA in NEW YORK CITY.

KCRW PRESENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

Fri, May 22,  LITTLE DRAGON AT THE DETROIT BAR in  COSTA MESA.
Fri, May 22, KCRW.COM PRESENTS ZEE AVI AT THE RICKSHAW STOP in  SAN FRANCISCO.
Sat, May 23, THE DEARS with GREAT NORTHERN AND THE EULOGIES AT THE ECHOPLEX.
Wed, May 27, LITTLE DRAGON AT THE CASBAH in SAN DIEGO.
Thurs, May 28, LUCINDA WILLIAMS AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES IN ANAHEIM.
Fri, May 29, SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS & BLACK MOTH SUPER RAINBOW AT THE TROUBADOUR.
Fri, May 29, PASSION PIT AT THE ECHOPLEX.
Fri, May 29, THOSE DARLINS at HOUSE OF CAMPARI (POP UP GALLERY IN WEST HOLLYWOOD)
Tues, June 2, LITTLE JOY at THE SOHO in Santa Barbara.
Wed, June 3, BUTTERFLY BOUCHER AT THE HOTEL CAFÉ.
Thurs, June 4, PORT O'BRIEN at HOUSE OF CAMPARI (POP UP GALLERY IN WEST HOLLYWOOD)
Thurs, June 4, LITTLE JOY AT THE DETROIT BAR IN COSTA MESA.
Thurs, June 4, DJ OHMEGA WATTS AT AFRO FUNKE AT ZANZIBAR.
Thurs, June 4, FOL CHEN with KARIN TATOYAN AT THE ECHO.
Sat, June 6, WHITETREE (FEATURING LUDOVICO EINAUDI) AT THE HOTEL CAFÉ.
Mon, June 8, METRIC AT THE WILTERN.
Thurs, June 11, THE CHURCH AT THE ROXY.
Thurs June 11, ANYA MARINA at HOUSE OF CAMPARI (POP UP GALLERY IN WEST HOLLYWOOD)
Fri, June 12, AU REVOIR SIMONE at VELVET JONES in Santa Barbara.
Fri, June 12, NEKO CASE AT THE GREEK THEATRE.
Mon, June 15, A CAMP AT THE TROUBADOUR.
Tues, June 16,  BAT FOR LASHES AT THE EL REY THEATRE.
Wed, June 17, ZAP MAMA AT THE EL REY THEATRE.
Thurs, June 18, WHITE RABBITS AT THE TROUBADOUR.
Fri, June 19, GRIZZLY BEAR AT THE WILTERN.
Sat, June 20, NOUVELLE VAGUE AT THE MUSIC BOX AT THE HENRY FONDA.
Sat, June 20, WILCO AT THE FOX THEATRE in POMONA.
Sun, June 21, KCRW's WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL feat. FEMI KUTI, SANTIGOLD, RAPHAEL SAADIQ at THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL.
Mon, June 22, WILCO AT THE WILTERN.
Wed, June 24, PETE YORN AT THE ROXY.
Wed, June 24, STARS OF SANTA BARBARA (WINE TASTING & CHARITY FUNDRAISER with KCRW’S JASON BENTLEY as DJ) AT SOUTH COAST PLAZA in Costa Mesa.
Sun, June 28, PHOENIX AT THE WILTERN.
Sun, June 28, KCRW's WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL feat. ADELE, ETTA JAMES, JANELLE MONAE at THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL.
Thurs, July 2, NICKODEMUS AT AFRO FUNKE’ AT ZANZIBAR.
Fri, July 10, ANDREW BIRD AT THE GREEK THEATRE.
Fri July 17, TORI AMOS AT THE GREEK.
Wed, July 22, ELBOW AT THE WILTERN.
Sun, July 26, KCRW's WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL feat. GRACE JONES, OF MONTREAL, DENGUE FEVER at THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL.
Mon, August 3, GOMEZ W/ BLIND PILOT at THE WILTERN
Sun, August 9, KCRW's WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL: REGGAE NIGHT VIII feat. TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS, MICHAEL ROSE, GREGORY ISAACS at THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL.
Sat, August 29, BAND OF HORSES with WILLOUGHBY AT THE FOX THEATRE IN POMONA.  
Fri, September 11, MAXIMO PARK AT THE AVALON.
Sun, September 20, KCRW's WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL: INDIA CALLING! feat. MALKIT SINGH, KAILASH KHER at THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL.
Sat, October 3 and 4, THE SECOND ANNUAL MANIMAL FESTIVAL FEATURING: BAT FOR LASHES, OTHER LIVES, CHAIRLIFT, EDWARD SHARPE AND THE MAGNETIC ZEROS AND OTHERS AT PAPPY & HARRIETS IN PIONEERTOWN.
Wed, October 7, FEVER RAY at MUSIC BOX AT THE HENRY FONDA.

KCRW TOP 50 FOR WEEK OF 05/26/2009

  1 AVI, ZEE == Zee Avi >> [Brushfire]
  2 ZAP MAMA == Recreation >> [Heads Up]
  3 PHOENIX == Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix >> [Glassnote]
  4 MOBY == Wait For Me >> [Little Idiot]
  5 SCHWARZ, HENRIK & AME & DIXON == Grandfather Paradox >> [Bbe]
  6 MIIKE SNOW == Miike Snow >> [Downtown]
  7 PASSION PIT == Manners >> [French Kiss]
  8 BLACK MOTH SUPER RAINBOW == Eating Us >> [Graveface]
  9 ROYKSOPP == Junior >> [Astralwerks]
10 HORRORS == Primary Colours >> [Xl]
11 GRIZZLY BEAR == Veckatimest >> [Warp Music]
12 BURAKA SOM SISTEMA == Black Diamond >> [Fabric]
13 ROSE, JESSE == What Do You Do If You Don't >> [Made To Play]
14 AUBELE, FEDERICO == Amatoria >> [Esl]
15 HOPKINS, CLUTCHY MEETS LORD KENJAMI == Music Is My Medicine >> [Ubiquity]
16 LOS AMIGOS INVISIBLES == Commercial >> [Nacional]
17 LONEY DEAR == Dear John >> [Polyvinyl]
18 SNAKE & JET'S AMAZING BULLIT BAND == Peace Boat >> [Crunchy Frog]
19 TOURE, VIEUX FARKA == Fondo >> [Six Degrees Records]
20 KITSUNE COMPILATION == Kitsune Maison 7 >> [Kitsune]
21 CEU == Cangote Ep >> [Six Degrees Records]
22 FANFARLO == Reservoir >> [Self Release]
23 KASABIAN == West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum >> [Rca]
24 AMOS, TORI == Abnormally Attracted To Sin >> [Universal Republic]
25 BBE COMPILATION == Real Authentic Reggae Vol 2 >> [Bbe]
26 CAMERA OBSCURA == My Maudlin Career >> [4ad]
27 SILVERSUN PICKUPS == Swoon >> [Dangerbird]
28 BAILE FUNK COMPILATION == Funk Mundial >> [Man Recordings]
29 DECEMBERISTS == Hazards Of Love >> [Capitol]
30 BLK JKS == Mystery >> [Secretly Canadian]
31 YEAH YEAH YEAHS == It's Blitz >> [Interscope]
32 LITTLE JOY == Little Joy >> [Rough Trade]
33 SONIC YOUTH == Eternal >> [Matador]
34 COCKER, JARVIS == Further Complications >> [Rough Trade]
35 IRON & WINE == Around The Well >> [Sub Pop]
36 PEACHES == I Feel Cream >> [Xl]
37 EARLE, STEVE == Townes >> [New West]
38 WATKINS, SARA == Sara Watkins >> [Nonesuch]
39 NOMO == Invisible Cities >> [Ubiquity]
40 LYTLE, JASON == Yours Truly The Commuter >> [Anti]
41 DOOM == Born Like This >> [Lex]
42 MOCKY == Saskamodie >> [Crammed Disc]
43 JUNIOR BOYS == Begone Dull Care >> [Domino]
44 HARVEY, PJ & JOHN PARISH == A Woman A Man Walked By >> [Island]
45 SCATTERGOOD, POLLY == Polly Scattergood >> [Mute]
46 O & S == O & S >> [Saddle Creek]
47 DOVES == Kingdom Of Rust >> [Astralwerks]
48 TOSCA == No Hassle >> [K7]
49 LOCAL NATIVES == Demo >> [Self Release]
50 SUPREME BEINGS OF LEISURE == 11i - Remix Ep >> [Rykodisc]

Ever since I saw Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros at SXSW, I was waiting for the moment they would appear on MBE. It was inevitable. The band is larger than life and their music is so full of joy, it’s impossible not to get caught up in it. The band made their worldwide radio debut on KCRW this morning, with guest host Anne Litt, but I have a feeling the rest of the world will know about them sooner rather than later. The band formed about two years ago and has played out only occasionally, waiting for the right time to make a splash. The 11-piece band (sometimes more) is led by Alex Ebert, singer for another standout local band Ima Robot.  After Ima Robot was dropped from a major label, Alex was finally able to return to songwriting without having to live up to anyone’s expectations and Edward Sharpe was born. The set was solid throughout but “Janglin,” “40 Daydream,” and “Carries On” are all spectacular live.

Check this out and keep an eye out for them on tour this summer

RR

Rather than collecting photos, memorabilia and movie posters, Academy Award-winning Director Sam Mendes says his life has been “lived out in songs” and he shares some of his personal favorites as part of his Guest DJ set. He includes the tune his father sang to him at bedtime, as well as the track that was playing while his first child was born. He also shares a revelation he had while seeing a famously moody artist who refuses to cater to his audience. Check out the newest set in the Guest DJ Project HERE.

Sam’s latest movie is Away We Go.

RR

Chris Douridas was today’s guest host for Morning Becomes Eclectic (his old post) and brought in UK rocker Carina Round for a live set. She played songs off her latest EP, Things You Should Know as well as a spectacular cover of Cat Stevens’ “The Wind.”

 

Enjoy!

 

RR

 

I first heard about Passion Pit last year during the CMJ music conference in NYC. They, alongside School of Seven Bells, were by far the most talked about bands. It wasn’t until a few weeks later that I got a copy of their album and I haven’t stopped playing it since! “The Reeling” has been a huge hit at the station and if you enjoy music fueled by many, many keyboards and high-pitched vocals, I suggest you check this out.

RR

KCRW will feature a rare interview with legendary musician Sly Stone on Memorial Day, May 25 at 11am PST, conducted by Chris Douridas. The elusive musician talks about his personal history and career while Chris spins classic hits from his band Sly and the Family Stone, as well as a special unreleased track– a song by his family’s gospel band, The Stewart Four.  

Chris will be a guest host on Morning Becomes Eclectic, filling in for Music Director Jason Bentley, on May 25 and 26, 2009. He will host a live performance with UK rocker Carina Round on Tuesday, May 26 while DJ Anne Litt hosts the worldwide radio debut of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros on Thursday, May 28.

RR

A few KCRW DJs have events around town this weekend. On Saturday, May 23 Raul Campos spins poolside at the Custom Hotel at 1pm on a bill including Mark Farina. On Sunday, May 24 Garth Trinidad hosts a “World War Free” event at Zanzibar in Santa Monica. Also on Sunday, Chris Douridas will be spinning at a pool party hosted by the Ace Hotel and Swim Club in Palm Springs from 2 to 7pm.

RR

Sara Watkins spent over 18 years as a member of the band Nickelcreek and made her solo debut on Morning Becomes Eclectic today. Not many people get to boast of having a member of Led Zeppelin produce their debut. Apparently, John Paul Jones plays the mandolin and they met at a series of bluegrass and folk festivals until he warned that he would never speak to her again if she didn't let him produce her solo album. She complimented his abilities behind the board, calling him an "invisible producer" who really let the band sort things out amongst themselves. Her time at LA venue Largo -- playing a regular residency as part of the Watkins Family Hour -- was also celebrated on her new album, which includes a cover of another Largo regular, David Garza.

Sara firmly told Jason there are no plans in store for a Nickelcreek reunion. She said the band really felt like they accomplished what they set out to do.

Check out her solo session here

RR

KCRW TOP 50 FOR WEEK OF 05/18/2009

  1 ZAP MAMA == Recreation >> [Heads Up]
  2 EXTRA GOLDEN == Thank You Very Quickly >> [Thrill Jockey]
  3 MOBY == Wait For Me >> [Little Idiot]
  4 PHOENIX == Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix >> [Glassnote]
  5 MOCKY == Saskamodie >> [Crammed Disc]
  6 KITSUNE COMPILATION == Kitsune Maison 7 >> [Kitsune]
  7 BURAKA SOM SISTEMA == Black Diamond >> [Fabric]
  8 BLACK MOTH SUPER RAINBOW == Eating Us >> [Graveface]
  9 ST VINCENT == Actor >> [4ad]
10 CAMERA OBSCURA == My Maudlin Career >> [4ad]
11 PASSION PIT == Manners >> [French Kiss]
12 DOVES == Kingdom Of Rust >> [Astralwerks]
13 FIELDS, LEE == My World >> [Truth & Soul]
14 CRYSTAL METHOD == Divided By Night >> [Tiny E]
15 HORRORS == Primary Colours >> [Xl]
16 HOPKINS, CLUTCHY MEETS LORD KENJAMI == Music Is My Medicine >> [Ubiquity]
17 ROYKSOPP == Junior >> [Astralwerks]
18 ORBIT, WILLIAM == My Oracle Lives Uptown >> [Kobalt]
19 HEADLESS HEROES == Silence Of Love >> [Names]
20 JUAN MACLEAN == Future Will Come >> [Dfa]
21 BOUCHER, BUTTERFLY == Scaryfragile >> [Self Release]
22 AUBELE, FEDERICO == Amatoria >> [Esl]
23 RUDO Y CURSI == Ost - Music By Mexican Institute Of Soun >> [Nacional]
24 DOOM == Born Like This >> [Lex]
25 DJ VADIM == U Can't Lurn Imaginashun >> [Bbe]
26 GRIZZLY BEAR == Veckatimest >> [Warp Music]
27 OLIVER PEOPLES COMPILATION == Oliver Peoples 6 >> [Quango]
28 AVI, ZEE == Zee Avi >> [Brushfire]
29 MONAE, JANELLE == Metropolis - The Chase Suite >> [Wondaland Arts Society]
30 COCKER, JARVIS == Further Complications >> [Rough Trade]
31 IRON & WINE == Around The Well >> [Sub Pop]
32 WATSON, PATRICK == Wooden Arms >> [Secret City]
33 KASABIAN == West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum >> [Rca]
34 BBE COMPILATION == Real Authentic Reggae Vol 2 >> [Bbe]
35 KITTY DAISY & LEWIS == Advance >> [Sunday Best]
36 DEADMAU5 == At Play >> [Play]
37 SILVERSUN PICKUPS == Swoon >> [Dangerbird]
38 JOKER'S DAUGHTER == Last Laugh >> [Team Love]
39 HARVEY, PJ & JOHN PARISH == A Woman A Man Walked By >> [Island]
40 TELEKINESIS == Telekinesis >> [Merge]
41 DUHKS == Fast Paced World >> [Sugar Hill]
42 LEWIS, BLACK JOE & THE HONEYBEARS == Tell Em What You Name Is >> [Lost Highway]
43 O & S == O & S >> [Saddle Creek]
44 CHIN CHIN == Flashing The Fancing >> [Definitive Jux]
45 TAYLOR, MARIA == Ladyluck >> [Nettwerk]
46 STARSAILOR == All The Plans >> [Virgin]
47 CASE, NEKO == Middle Cyclone >> [Anti]
48 TOSCA == No Hassle >> [K7]
49 TUSSLE == Cream Cuts >> [Smalltown Supersound]
50 EMPIRE OF THE SUN == Walking On A Dream >> [Astralwerks]