About this episodeThis KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic episode features a curated mix of new and classic music, highlighting Eryka…AI summary
This KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic episode features a curated mix of new and classic music, highlighting Erykah Badu and The Alchemist's collaborative album 'Before the World Blows,' Interpol's new release 'This Mirror Weighs a Ton,' and Black Marble's synth wave work. The broadcast also includes live performances and tracks from Baxter Dury, Cut Copy, Rio Costa, and Brazilian artists, alongside station updates and upcoming event promotions.
Key takeaways 6
Erykah Badu released her first full-length project since 2015's 'But you can't use my phone' titled 'Before the World Blows' with The Alchemist.
Black Marble (Chris Stewart) has been active for 14 years with seven releases, creating records using analog machines that require coaxing to stay in tune.
Interpol's new album 'This Mirror Weighs a Ton' was released on Friday, featuring the track 'Wake Up.'
Michelle and Lianne La Havas performed a cover of the 1984 Motown classic 'Don't Look Any Further' with Elena Penderghus on flute.
Baxter Dury released 'Kublacon' with an extended remix by Paul Epworth.
Rio Costa performed a live version of 'Mountaintop' recorded at KCRW, with a world premiere of another song scheduled for the next day.
Notable quotes 4AI-generated: wording and quote attribution may be wrong. Use the play link to verify.
“She is chopstick. She likes to herself and she ain't easy. She don't like breezy.”
▶ 1:12Lyrics from Erykah Badu's track 'Breezy' describing a self-reliant character.
“Chris Stewart, also known as Black Marble, continues to make records hunched over machines that warm to the touch when turned on and need to be coaxed to stay in tune.”
▶ 28:02Description of Black Marble's analog production process and artistic approach.
“Yokoono foregrounds ideas over objects in her radical art practice. Experience how individual acts become a piece of something bigger.”
▶ 43:26Promotional description for the Yokoono exhibition at the Broad Museum in Los Angeles.
“Billy Strings is a three-time Grammy Award winner who plays sizzling flatpick and guitar. On his new album, he honors his mother who died last year.”
▶ 44:17Introduction to Billy Strings' new album 'So Much for Goodbyes' and its personal significance.
Chapters & Sections (15)▼
0:00Erykah Badu and Lianne La Havas Musicchapter1
3:21Lianne La Havas Paradise Performance
7:50Interpol New Album This Mirror Weighs a Tonchapter2
10:59Balthus Psychedelic Sounds from Colombia
14:58Interpol New Album Introduction
18:32Black Marble Synth Wave Musicchapter1
24:56KCRW Morning Music Mix and Black Marble Intro
28:17Black Marble Anything Music Performancechapter2
32:25Black Marble Anything Lyrics
35:24247 Neon Lights Performance
41:20New Music from Baxter Dury, Cut Copy, and Rio Costachapter4
43:47KCRW App and Billy Strings Promo
45:38Baxter Dury Speed Up Club Track
48:04Lyrical Performance on Individuality and Ambition
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