6 posts tagged “little dragon”
Last year, Little Dragon sold out their first-ever show in LA. It was at the Roxy on Sunset and packed with hardcore fans. They didn’t even have an album out at the time, but a few KCRW DJs – Mathieu Schreyer and Garth Trinidad in particular -- were giving them steady spins and word spread fast that this Gothenberg band was one to watch. Their new album is a bit more electro and fast-paced, but still maintains the experimental minimalist mix that made the first one stand out – as well as Yukimi Nagano’s vocals, which add warmth and passion to the array of sounds. I’ve heard word that the band is working with TV on the Radio’s Dave Sitek on a collaboration so keep an ear out for that. Also, Jason confirmed this morning that Yukimi and fantastic Swedish musician Jose Gonzalez are in fact a romantic couple and she told us he is working on a new album. Some exciting music news!
Check out this live set from Little Dragon.
RR
Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY
Monday, November 2, Pete Tong is one of the world's most recognized electronica DJs and a host on BBC Radio 1. We'll catch up on his favorite new tracks when he joins Jason Bentley to spin a song or two on Morning Becomes Eclectic in the 10 o'clock hour.
Monday, November 2, Port O'Brien earned their seafaring references the old fashioned way-- by spending summers in Alaskan canneries. The band played our SXSW showcase last year and we’re happy to welcome their on air debut on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Tuesday, November 3, Gothenberg's Little Dragon make their highly anticipated return to Los Angeles to perform at KCRW's first-ever Masquerade & Halloween Ball. They join us to play songs from their new album on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Friday, November 6, Fun and funky soul music from Fitz & The Tantrums makes breaking up sound good! The LA band will deliver a catchy set of songs for Morning Becomes Eclectic listeners at 11:15am.
Monday, November 9, If what we heard at KCRW’s free music series "Sounds Around Town" is any indication, Orgone will deliver a high energy, heavy hitting dance party to Morning Becomes Eclectic listeners at 11:15am.
Tuesday, November 10, Multi-platinum selling artist David Gray loves KCRW so much, he even dropped by for a performance on his wedding day years ago. We've had him back many times since and he joins Morning Becomes Eclectic for an intimate performance of songs from his latest release at 11:15am.
Friday, November 13, Columbian artists Bomba Estereo made a splash at this year’s Latin Alternative Music Conference. They combine Afro-Caribbean rhythms with electro, dub, hip hop and more for a sound they call "electro-tropical." Hear it live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
KCRW.COM PRESENTS
Fri, October 30, ART BRUT with PRINCETON AT CAFÉ DU NORD IN SAN FRANCISCO.
Wed, November 4, LITTLE DRAGON at THE INDEPENDENT in SAN FRANCISCO.
Tues, November 24, ROYKSOPP at WEBSTER HALL in NEW YORK.
Fri, December 11, FIERY FURNACES at THE MUSIC HALL OF WILLIAMSBURG in NEW YORK CITY.
KCRW PRESENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Sat, October 31, KCRW's MASQUERADE: A HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL AND DANCE featuring Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Little Dragon, Sea Wolf, and KCRW DJ's spinning at LEGENDARY PARK PLAZA in DOWNTOWN, LA.
Thurs, November 5, MILTON NASCIMENTO AT THE CONGA ROOM.
Fri, November 6, FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS AT THE ECHO.
Tues, November 10, INARA GEORGE, ELENI MANDELL, FERRABY LIONHEART AT THE BOOTLEG THEATRE.
Thurs, November 12, ORGONE AT ZANZIBAR.
Thurs, November 12, BURAKA SOM SISTEMA AT THE MAYAN.
Sat, November 14, JENNY LEWIS & FRIENDS AT THE ACTOR’S GANG.
Wed, November 18, SWELL SEASON AT THE WILTERN.
Wed, November 18, ROYKSOPP AT CLUB NOKIA.
Wed, November 18, FORRO IN THE DARK at THE SOHO in Santa Barbara.
Thurs, November 19, FORRO IN THE DARK AT THE MINT.
Sat, November 21, FRIENDLY FIRES WITH THE XX AT THE MUSIC BOX AT THE HENRY FONDA.
Fri, November 20, FAT FREDDY’S DROP AT THE ROXY.
Sat, November 21, BEN GIBBARD & FRIENDS AT THE ACTOR’S GANG.
Sat, November 21, PETER BJORN AND JOHN with FOOL'S GOLD AND EL PERRO DEL MAR AT CLUB NOKIA.
Mon, November 23, EL PERRO DEL MAR AT THE HOTEL CAFÉ.
Fri, November 27, JULIAN CASABLANCAS AT THE PALACE THEATRE.
Sat, December 5, SARA WATKINS AND TOM BROSSEAU AT LARGO AT THE CORONET.
Sat, December 12, BRETT DENNEN AT THE WILTERN.
Sat, December 12, JOHN DOE with JILL SOBULE AT THE ACTOR’S GANG.
Wed, December 16, ZERO 7 AT THE ORPHEUM.
Fri, January 8, SONIC YOUTH AT THE FOX THEATRE IN POMONA.
Sat, January 9, SONIC YOUTH AT THE WILTERN.
Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY
Tuesday, October 27, English newcomer V.V. Brown fuses R&B with New Wave sensibilities and a feistiness that demands your attention. She’s got style, charisma and all the makings of a star. We will host her U.S. radio debut on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Wednesday, October 28, Timber Timbre takes on the topic of love but presents it in a cloak of macabre beauty that is perfect for the Halloween season. Songs full of eerie sounds, dark imagery and ghoulish lyrics will make for a spellbinding session on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Thursday, October 29, L.A. based collective Fool's Gold offers an unusual combination-- Hebrew lyrics with exciting African rhythms. We'll hear a live session on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Friday, October 30, KCRW started playing South London crooner Florence & The Machine well before the release of her critically lauded full length album “Lungs.” Our DJs were charmed by her pop sensibilities and lyrical fearlessness, which made for some fantastic break up anthems. Hear it live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Monday, November 2, Pete Tong is one of the world's most recognized electronica DJs and a host on BBC Radio 1. We'll catch up on his favorite new tracks when he joins Jason Bentley to spin a song or two on Morning Becomes Eclectic in the 10 o'clock hour.
Monday, November 2, Port O'Brien earned their seafaring references the old fashioned way -- by spending summers in Alaskan canneries. The band played our SXSW showcase last year and we’re happy to welcome their on air debut on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Tuesday, November 3, Gothenberg's Little Dragon make their highly anticipated return to Los Angeles to perform at KCRW's first-ever Masquerade & Halloween Ball. They join us to play songs from their new album on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Friday, November 6, Fun and funky soul music from Fitz & The Tantrums makes breaking up sound good! The LA band will deliver a catchy set of songs for Morning Becomes Eclectic listeners at 11:15am.
KCRW.COM PRESENTS
Fri, October 30, ART BRUT with PRINCETON AT CAFÉ DU NORD IN SAN FRANCISCO.
Wed, November 4, LITTLE DRAGON at THE INDEPENDENT in SAN FRANCISCO.
Fri, December 11, FIERY FURNACES at THE MUSIC HALL OF WILLIAMSBURG in NEW YORK CITY.
KCRW PRESENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Sat, October 24, JACKSON BROWNE WITH TIM ROBBINS AND THEIR SONS AT THE ACTOR’S GANG.
Sun, October 25, GREG LASWELL AT THE HOTEL CAFÉ.
Sun, October 25, ENNIO MORRICONE AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL.
Mon, October 26,TEGAN AND SARA AT THE ORPHEUM.
Wed, October 28, REGINA SPEKTOR AT THE GREEK THEATRE.
Sat, October 31, KCRW's MASQUERADE: A HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL AND DANCE featuring DJ Shadow, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Little Dragon, Sea Wolf, and KCRW DJ's spinning at LEGENDARY PARK PLAZA in DOWNTOWN, LA.
Thurs, November 5, MILTON NASCIMENTO AT THE CONGA ROOM.
Fri, November 6, FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS AT THE ECHO.
Tues, November 10, INARA GEORGE, ELENI MANDELL, FERRABY LIONHEART AT THE BOOTLEG THEATRE.
Thurs, November 12, ORGONE AT ZANZIBAR.
Thurs, November 12, BURAKA SOM SISTEMA AT THE MAYAN.
Sat, November 14, JENNY LEWIS & FRIENDS AT THE ACTOR’S GANG.
Wed, November 18, SWELL SEASON AT THE WILTERN.
Wed, November 18, ROYKSOPP AT CLUB NOKIA.
Thurs, November 19, FORRO IN THE DARK AT THE MINT.
Sat, November 21, FRIENDLY FIRES WITH THE XX AT THE MUSIC BOX AT THE HENRY FONDA.
Fri, November 20, FAT FREDDY’S DROP AT THE ROXY.
Sat, November 21, BEN GIBBARD & FRIENDS AT THE ACTOR’S GANG.
Sat, November 21, PETER BJORN AND JOHN with FOOL'S GOLD AND EL PERRO DEL MAR AT CLUB NOKIA.
Fri, November 27, JULIAN CASABLANCAS AT THE PALACE THEATRE.
Sat, December 12, BRETT DENNEN AT THE WILTERN.
Sat, December 12, JOHN DOE with JILL SOBULE AT THE ACTOR’S GANG.
Wed, December 16, ZERO 7 AT THE ORPHEUM.
Fri, January 8, SONIC YOUTH AT THE FOX THEATRE IN POMONA.
Sat, January 9, SONIC YOUTH AT THE WILTERN.
Tickets to KCRW’s first ever Halloween benefit bash are now open to the public. Can you imagine a better way to spend fright night? Masquerade: A Halloween Costume Ball & Dance Party for KCRW will be held on Saturday, October 31 from 9p to 2am at the Legendary Park Plaza in five-uniquely themed rooms.
The evening will feature KCRW DJs on the turntables and live band performances, including headliners Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros. The 10+ piece band delivers a compelling live show, winning over sold out audiences with their infectious energy. This is sure to be a set to remember. Full lineup below!
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros will brainwash costumed revelers with their laser beam of love causing euphoric joy. Fearless fire-breathers Little Dragon will heat up the dancefloor with a mysterious, minimalistic mix of soul, pop, and electronica. Sea Wolf will emerge from their underwater lair to create an alternate, mythical universe with epic, swirling melodies. And featuring live sets by the following KCRW DJs...
Jason Nosferatu Bentley
Anne Elvira Litt
Liza Diva of Death Richardson
Dan Blood Sucker Wilcox
Chris Who’s Your Mummy Douridas
Eric J Werewolf Lawrence
Garth The Thriller Trinidad
Tom Cryptkeeper Schnabel
Mathieu Coldblooded Schreyer
Raul Ghoul Campos
Anthony Soul Stealer Valadez
Tickets for Masquerade are $75 and are on sale now at www.kcrw.com/masquerade
RR
I know a lot of people are curious about Little Dragon because their debut show in LA was absolutely packed. The Swedish band played The Roxy a few weeks ago, with Jason Bentley and Garth Trinidad opening the show with DJ sets. Both have been longtime supporters of the band and Garth brought them down to the basement at KCRW for a chat about their past, present and future.
I don’t want to give too much away, but I thought it was really interesting to hear where their name originated from – apparently it is one of Singer Yukimi’s many nicknames since she is “hot tempered and has fire.” After seeing her sing live, this is not a surprise...
As a little holiday gift for you, I have rounded up the “Top Ten Albums of 2007” from each and every one of our DJs. Soon, you will be able to find more info on ALL the DJ’s at KCRW.com, but until then I’m going to post lists by some of the hosts you may not be familiar with if you don’t stay up past midnight.
First Up….Aaron Byrd (Thursday from Midnight to 3am)
Aaron Byrd’s Top Ten Albums of 2007
1) Little Dragon
Little Dragon
2) Solá Akingbolá
Routes to Roots
3) Koop
Koop Islands
4) Talib Kweli
Eardrum
5) José González
In Our Nature
6) Jackson Jackson
Fire Is on the Bird
7) Yesterday's New Quintet
Yesterday's Universe
8) New Young Pony Club
Fantastic Playroom
9) Tinariwen
Aman Iman/ Water is Life
10) M.I.A.
Kala
My Groups
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Music News from KCRW.com Updated: Dec 25, 2009
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The Global Gig Guide on KCRW Updated: Dec 24, 2009
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the KCRW Music Library Updated: Dec 24, 2009
