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Based in Los Angeles, KCRW is one of the most respected and progressive music outlets in the world — on the radio, online, and in-person. Our music selections are handpicked by a pool of talented DJs who have only one directive: play what you love. Our signature music show Morning Becomes Eclectic is a destination for some of the most respected musicians in the world to perform live sessions and debut new music.

KCRW's You Tube channel features an eclectic mix of our live music performances and interviews.

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Hey friends. MBE Producer Nassir here. Thanks for all of your patience. We were dealing with some music copyright roadblocks but have been able to move past it and are very excited to be back on youtube again from 10-11am pst starting next Monday July 20th. Let's continue to experience what live radio looks like.

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‪@marylattimore2121‬ the boundary-pushing harpist, introduces electronic treatments to the classical instrument.

Full session out now!

6 days ago | [YT] | 25

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‪@mymorningjacket‬ frontman ‪@jimjamesmusic‬ jams on two original tracks, and works the kinks out of a ‪@TheKinksMusic‬ cover.

Full session out now!

1 week ago | [YT] | 41

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Liverpudlian legends ‪@LadytronMusic‬ present four tracks from their new record Paradises.

Full session out now!

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 77

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Melody's Echo Chamber continues to innovate what we know as psychedelic music in an all-new performance. There is no attempt to substitute clever songwriting, heartfelt lyrics, or musical talent. There is no gimmick. There is only Melody’s Echo Chamber and 23 minutes of high-performance.

Full session out now!

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 148

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‪@TOPSBand‬ ; TOPS stops by to shop their crop of indie pop.

Chunky single-coil guitar and breathy vocals take center-stage for the veteran musicians’ session at KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio, where they deliver a melange of new releases and older selections (plus, as dessert, a close-out performance of their hit “Petals”).

Full session out now!

1 month ago | [YT] | 44

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Hi friends. Just a note that we are experiencing some tech issues for our daily livestream of Morning Becomes Eclectic. Working towards getting it resolved ASAP. Appreciate your patience and miss our daily banter. Meanwhile we're capturing a lot of special studio moments to share with you so that you don't miss a beat. More soon!

1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 38

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Where are Nassir and Novena today? We're off for Memorial Day! See you tomorrow 10AM for more Morning Becomes Eclectic Live on YouTube 👋 🎵

1 month ago | [YT] | 34

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‪@bleachers‬

During a recent live session at KCRW, Antonoff stripped away the intricate layers that often define his productions, offering an intimate showcase of his songwriting at its core. Leaning over Nina, KCRW’s Yamaha C5 grand piano, and strumming a classical guitar, Antonoff performed three selections from across his catalog: “I Wanna Get Better,” “i can’t believe you’re gone,” and “you and forever.”

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1 month ago | [YT] | 16

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When ‪@brighteyesband‬ released I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning and Digital Ash in a Digital Urn on the very same day in January 2005, the dual release cemented the Omaha trio as one of indie music’s defining acts. In celebration of the albums’ 21st anniversary, Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis, and Nate Walcott stopped by the KCRW Annenberg Performance Studio for an intimate live session revisiting songs and rarities from both landmark records.

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