KCRW Presents

Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY
Monday, May 20, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds thrilled a room full of fans with a free-wheelin’ live session of songs from their fantastic new album and back catalogue at our Apogee Studio session.  We’ll share it on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Tuesday, May 21, Laura Marling really impressed us when she made …

Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY
Tuesday, May 14, Soulful pop collective Fitz & The Tantrums performed a slew of songs from their new album “More Than Just a Dream” in front of a live audience at Apogee Studios recently. They brought down the house and you can hear it on Morning Becomes Eclectic on the day of their release …

FYF Fest founder Sean Carlson  joined Jason Bentley on Morning Becomes Eclectic this morning to reveal the initial line up for this year’s festival, happening on August 24 and 25 at L.A. State Historic Park.
It’s the 10-year anniversary and they’ve assembled an extra-special lineup to celebrate, including headlining performances from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and My Bloody Valentine — the latter of which is …

KCRW is bringing back its signature free, all ages, outdoor concert series Summer Nights, with KCRW DJ sets and live shows across Southern California, starting June 8 at One Colorado in Old Pasadena, with the sunny synth-pop sounds of local buzz band Hot as Sun.
The series kicks off amidst the historic buildings of One Colorado in Old Pasadena, with two Saturday evening courtyard concerts …

Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY
Monday, May 6, UK producer Bonobo explores new styles and genres on every album. He returns to our studios to hypnotize Morning Becomes Eclectic fans at 11:15am.
Tuesday, May 7, Based here in Santa Monica, Cayucas capture the fun loving sound of summer in a series of well-written pop tracks. We’re thrilled to host their …

Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY
Monday, April 29, Josh Ritter is celebrated for his heartfelt songwriting and his latest album is his most personal yet. He’ll share the new songs live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Wednesday, May 1, British songwriter Robyn Hitchcock is a cult favorite for his delightful wit and surreal songs. Hitchcock returns to KCRW armed …

Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY

Tuesday, April 23, Ben Harper is no stranger to the blues and, when he teams up with harmonica master Charlie Musselwhite, sparks fly. They’ll perform songs from their new project on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Wednesday, April 24, The swoon-worthy sounds of UK musician James Blake captivated a small audience at Apogee Studios, as …

Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY
Wednesday, April 17, French faves Phoenix catapulted to fame with their last album. We’re longtime fans and they’ll take a break from headlining Coachella to join us in the studio and preview songs from their new album “Bankrupt” on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Thursday, April 18, There are many artists that tap into vintage …

Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY
Monday, April 8, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down’s music is bouncy yet sharp and always playful and quirky. She returns to Morning Becomes Eclectic for a live set at 11:15am.
Thursday, April 11, Australian psychedelic rockers Tame Impala were one of the most played artists on KCRW last year. They pick up where …

Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) and Glen Hansard share many things in common. Soulful, singers. Incredible storytellers. And both of them made me cry in one evening.
Earlier this year KCRW was approached by the manager for both artists and he asked if we would be interested in hosting an acoustic show where they would share a stage, which was met with an immediate “YES!”
The …