becoming eclectic

californian radio station KCRW has this show, morning becomes eclectic, on which they often [two or three times a week according to wiki] have musicians come in and do a live set, with an interview sandwiched in the middle. video of the performances is usually broadcast along with the audio.

loads and loads of great acts have played on the show. some more than once.

best of all, there is a massive searchable archive of performances on the station's website. go have a look - you're favourite artist might just be waiting for you. or at least some gems to be discovered.

here are a few of my favourites from the last few years, starting with one from the other day:


there's also a Fur and Gold-based one from august 1, 2007.


this is a solo performance from the Let it Die era, with a couple of then-unreleased tracks from The Reminder. there's one from after The Reminder came out with a full band and guest appearance from Kevin Drew here, but i don't think it has quite the charm of this one.


features an early version of 'intervention'!


probably my favourite of all the ones i've seen. great balance of songs, with each of the ladies' personalities coming through. "they call it way too rowdy - we call it finally free..."