Tune in today (6/8) at 11:15am for a live studio performance by singer-songwriter/guitar virtuoso, Anna Calvi, on KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic!
Hailed by Brian Eno as “the best thing since Patti Smith” and, according to KCRW DJ Anne Litt, “When the record books are closed on 2011, Anna Calvi’s debut will be in top 10’s across the board.” When it comes to music, I don’t dare argue with these two…and neither should you. Tune in.
Tune in today (6/3) at 11:15am for a live studio performance by former Elefant frontman, Diego Garcia, on KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic!
Mr. Garcia will be treating listeners to gorgeous, 70’s-inspired tracks, from his debut album, Laura, and much, much more. Take my word for it and tune in, you won’t be disappointed.
But that’s not all! This Saturday (6/11), Diego Garcia kicks off KCRW’s Summer Nights 2011 at One Colorado Pasadena. KCRW DJ Anne Litt, who will open and close the FREE show, calls his music a “wonderful amalgamation of Diego’s Argentine heritage, 70’s AM pop radio, and the dusty sounds of dreams.” Be there. [event details]
Diego Garcia – You Were Never There
[bonus] Elefant – Now That I Miss Her
If you happened to be listening to KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic today (6/2), you were treated to a live studio performance by GIVERS.
Hailing from Lafayette, LA, GIVERS are an indie pop quintet that specialize in youthful songs filled with optimism and positivity. They have a peppiness to them that reminds me of Vampire Weekend, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., and Pepper Rabbit.
I really didn’t know much about GIVERS until today. A number of my favorite blogs have featured them, but I never really gave them a chance…but I really wish I had. In 2009, GIVERS released their self-titled and self-produced GIVERS EP. Since then, GIVERS have toured with Dirty Projectors, Ra Ra Riot, and more. In 2010, GIVERS was named the ‘Best of What’s Next’ by PASTE Magazine and a ‘Band to Watch’ by Stereogum, who describes their music as “packed with that sort of psychedelic buoyancy, homegrown exoticism… and rattling optimism/joy.”
I have a feeling 2011 is going to be a big year for GIVERS. They’re set to release their debut full-length, In Light, on June 7th, and they’ll be touring throughout June in support of the release (LA peeps, they play the Bootleg Theater tonight, 6/2). Until then, check out a couple of my favorite tracks below and become a fan of GIVERS on facebook.
GIVERS – Ceiling of Plankton
GIVERS – Up Up Up
Tune in today (5/20) at 11:15am for a live studio performance by Oklahoma’s Other Lives on KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic!
The indie rockers will be treating listeners to tracks from their sophomore release, Tamer Animals, and much much more.
Tune in today (5/19) at 11:15am for a live studio performance by Nashville newcomer (and one of personal favorites), Tristen, on KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic!
Tristen has been on the rise for the last year or so and she’s showing no signs of slowing down. She’ll be treating listeners to tracks from her debut, Charlatans At The Garden Gate, and much much more. You definitely don’t want to miss this one!