LIVE: World Premiere — Rio Kosta’s "Slowly" | Morning Becomes Eclectic

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About this episode This episode of Morning Becomes Eclectic features a deep dive into Prince's posthumous album 'Timeless', a wor… AI summary

This episode of Morning Becomes Eclectic features a deep dive into Prince's posthumous album 'Timeless', a world premiere of Rio Costa's new single 'Slowly', and a discussion on Phoebe Bridgers' latest work. The broadcast highlights the enduring legacy of Prince's vaulted material, the evolving artistic direction of Rio Costa, and the emotional depth of contemporary indie folk, while also promoting upcoming live performances and cultural events.

Key takeaways 4
  • Prince's estate released 'Timeless', a compilation of songs written and recorded between 1977 and 2016, featuring mostly unheard tracks that span his entire career.
  • Rio Costa, the LA-based psych soul duo, released a new single titled 'Slowly' which explores themes of aging, mortality, and relationships, marking a shift towards more exposed and less compressed songwriting.
  • Phoebe Bridgers released a new album featuring tracks like 'The Governor's Waltz' and 'Then Bobby', with upcoming shows at the Inuit Dome in Englewood around Halloween.
  • Rio Costa is set to join Jungle on their global stadium tour starting next week, with additional stops at Austin City Limits, Santa Barbara Bowl, and Crypto.com Arena.
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  • “Slowly came about while we were working on another song in between takes... I definitely think while we were writing the lyrics, I kept thinking about the dark comedy of getting older and my parents getting older and just our relationship with our partners and how fast everything feels all the time.”
    ▶ 43:18 Rio Costa explaining the inspiration behind their new single 'Slowly', highlighting the theme of aging and the passage of time.
  • “This project is always a constantly evolving art piece for us. So sometimes that evolution moving forward means stripping back um what you know.”
    ▶ 44:04 Rio Costa describing their artistic process and the decision to create more exposed, less compressed music.
  • “It's a powerful collaboration. the producer known as Hi remixing Nina Simone. Hi knows how to make these like emotional powerful dance tracks that make you feel lifted at the same time.”
    Nina Carmel introducing a remix of Nina Simone by producer Hi, emphasizing the emotional impact of the track.

Chapters & Sections (16)

0:00 Prince Posthumous Album Timeless chapter 2
4:29 Slowly Song Performance
7:34 Lyrical Analysis of Slowly
10:28 Rio Kosta Slowly Live Performance chapter 2
17:29 Introductory vocalizations and ambient sounds
22:06 Performance of Slowly Lyrics
25:32 Phoebe Bridger Album Discussion chapter 4
28:06 KCRW Event Promotions and Announcements
30:20 Lyrics from Slowly
32:49 Rio Kosta Slowly Lyrics Analysis
35:45 Hi Remixes Nina Simone
40:41 Rio Costa Slowly World Premiere chapter 2
43:18 Inspiration and Themes of Slowly
45:10 World Premiere Performance of Slowly
47:54 Rio Kosta and Jungle Music Showcase chapter 1
51:39 KCRW Station ID and News Intro

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