317 posts tagged “morning becomes eclectic”
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.
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Port O’Brien was one of six bands we chose to showcase at this year’s SXSW Music Conference for our official night event. They handed out pots and pans to the audience and created a warm vibe to go along with their loose folky pop, which was at times simple and other times experimental. The roots behind their music are incredibly interesting and unique. Signer Van Pierszalowski spent years working in Alaskan canneries for short stints that would allow him to earn a good chuck of money, get some inspiration, and then focus on his music for the rest of the year. He founded the band with Cambria Goodwin, from the city of the same name, and the started filling out the line up before touring with everyone from Bright Eyes to Modest Mouse. The band dropped in to play some songs from the new album and, despite a broken bass string, gave us an inspired set of music.
Watch/Listen to the full session!
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.
KCRW started spinning South London crooner Florence & The Machine well before the release of her critically lauded full length album “Lungs.” I remember when Nic Harcourt first played “Dog Days Are Over” and I couldn’t get it out of my head for weeks. I must have listened to it dozens of times – a pop anthem that was strong and feisty, with a great beat. This morning, Jason Bentley called Florence’s voice a “force of nature” and we were all pretty much floored by her “instrument,” especially that early in the morning. She stood still for most of the set, breaking out some wild dance moves only for the last two songs – “You've Got The Love” and “Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)”. Florence hasn’t toured the U.S. much and is most definitely one to watch. Since her show tonight in LA is sold out, I highly recommend checking out this live set.
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I first saw Fool’s Gold in 2006 at a Hanukah event at Three Clubs in Hollywood. Since it’s primarily a bar, not a venue, I didn’t have high expectations. But before I knew it, I was standing right up in front and staying way longer than I planned. This morning, they proved why they’ve been media darlings lately – not just here in LA where they are based, but in NYC where they conquered CMJ and elsewhere. The band’s music is best described at joyous and it certainly is danceable, combining African melodies and beats with lyrics sung in Hebrew. It’s a cultural mish mash that works on every level and they are about to launch their first major U.S. tour. Be on the lookout!
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Timber Timbre was the perfect live performance guest in the week leading up to Halloween. Though inspired by folk musician Neil Young and rock lords Led Zeppelin, their music is full of atmospheric eerie sounds with ghoulish lyrics. The band takes on the topic of love, but present it in a cloak of macabre beauty.
The performance was simple but powerful, with band leader/vocalist/guitarist/drummer Taylor Kirk, violist Mika Posen and lap steel player Simon Trottier. The album is just as good and you can get it for FREE right now. The band is offering it for free on their website until midnight on Octobr 31. This is a treat not a trick.
Check out the live set
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Photographer Andrew Youssef, who frequently shoots Southern California events for both Stereogum.com and OC Weekly, stopped by the studio to capture the new collaboration between Jay Farrar and Ben Gibbard. Here are a few of his photos.
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I’ve been looking forward to this performance for weeks because there is a liveliness in her recordings that really caught my ear. Therefore, I wasn’t surprised this morning to see an effervescent VV Brown soundchecking like her life depended on it. I get the feeling she doesn’t hold back on anything she does – a determination and feistiness that fuels her music as well as a clothing line and other projects. Multitalented is an understatement. The track Jason’s been spinning the most is “Crying Blood” – which her bio describes as a having a “primal punch and futuristic speed freak energy.” The British singer also played an unreleased track called “Caroline.” Keep an eye out for her upcoming album and check out this set.
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A mutual love of Jack Kerouac -- particularly his 1962 novel “Big Sur” – inspired Jay Farrar of Son Volt and Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie to combine their talents for a fantastic new album. It may seem like an unlikely pairing, but both were inspired by Kerouac’s autobiographical story. It is easy for us locals to take the stretch of California coastline to our North for granted, but the combination of ocean and towering mountains has inspired MANY an artist. Many of the lyrics on “One Fast Move or I’m Gone” are text taken directly from the book itself. Today, we got to experience a live performance of those songs, with help from a few other musicians familiar to our studios -- Nick Harmer (Death Cab for Cutie), Mark Spencer (Son Volt) and Jon Wurster (Superchunk, Bob Mould, The Mountain Goats).
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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.
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