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

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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