I’ve been a huge fan of Washed Out since his early self-released material.
Now, with his second full length on Sub Pop, he’s clearly pushing the boundaries of his sound a bit. His last release was a sexy (check out the album cover) album of songs that still fit in the “chillwave” genre he helped popularize. However, his new single is super dreamy and has …

Jason Bentley calls Camera Obscura’s “Desire Lines” the “perfect summertime album release” when they joined us in studio earlier this week for a live set. The Glaswegian pop ensemble formed in 1996 and continue to create easy, breezy songs that make your heart swell.
Tracyanne Campbell’s voice is just incredible. It’s so sweet and pretty that I just want her to sing me lullabies at …

I can’t believe it’s here, but Hollywood Bowl season is upon us! Among the fireworks spectaculars and excellent Classical and Jazz music programming, is KCRW’s World Festival on six Sundays throughout the summer.
This is our 15 season collaborating with the LA Philharmonic and the lineup is very exciting. It includes dueling guitarists Rodrigo y Gabriela, LA-based collective Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, a …

Actress Ellen Page was a bit nervous to do the Guest DJ Project, well aware that revealing the songs most important to her would reveal a LOT about her.
(Some guests don’t realize that until they’re in the middle of taping the show and get surprisingly emotional.)
So, what did we learn about Ellen? She definitely uses music as a tool in her life to get …

A girl smiling from ear to ear stumbled out of the sweaty Sonos Studio in Hollywood last night, screaming “that was the best two hours of my life!!”. The two hours in question featured a set from Pretty Lights at the tiny, invite only space where he debuted songs from his forthcoming album “A Color Map of the Sun”.
Derek Vincent Smith aka Pretty Lights …

Musician/composer/arranger Jonathan Haskell, who records under the moniker Seven Saturdays wants you to know that, despite any evidence to the contrary, it’s going to be o.k.

At least that’s the sense that I get when I listen to Seven Saturdays‘ self titled, debut full length.
This rings even more true considering the origins of this project: A six song EP composed and performed by Haskell to …

After hearing it a number of weeks ago on Running Back label boss Gerd Janson’s mix for Tim Sweeney’s dance music institution Beats in Space, I’ve literally been jonesing for my own copy of Osborne’s brand new track, “Hold Up“.
Featuring dance music workhorse Joe Goddard (who’s in Hot Chip, The 2 Bears, releases stuff under his own name AND co-owns the Greco-Roman label) “Hold …

Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY
Monday, June 17, Glaswegian pop ensemble Camera Obscura make music to rouse the soul and fill the heart. We’ll experience both when they join Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Thursday, June 20, Bay Area soul duo Myron & E have a retro sound that has completely captured our ears. Hear their U.S. radio debut on …

KCRW’s Top 50 Most Played for the Week of 6/10/13
1 QUADRON == Avalanche >> [Vested In Culture/sony]
2 CATO, ANDY == Times & Places >> [Apollo/r&s]
3 PHOENIX == Bankrupt >> [Glassnote]
4 DJRUM == Seven Lies >> [2nd Drop]
5 QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE == Like Clockwork >> [Matador]
6 VAMPIRE WEEKEND == Modern Vampires Of The City >> [Xl]
7 BIG BLACK DELTA == Big Black Delta …

A couple months ago, Rhye entered our studios, turned down the lights, and completely floored us with their U.S. live radio debut.
Their album “Woman” is out now and three of our DJs — Jason Bentley, Garth Trinidad, Aaron Byrd — reflect on why it’s made such a huge impact.