Artist description Mammoth Records will begin a new series of compilation albums titled Morning Becomes Eclectic on September 7. Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, the Rare On Air series, Morning Becomes Eclectic will feature the best in-studio performances culled from Nic Harcourt's popular morning show of the same name on the highly regarded Los Angeles-based National Public Radio station KCRW / 89.9. Harcourt, who is also KCRW's Creative Music Director, produced the 17-track set which features live music from: Joe Henry, Sixpence None the Richer, Mercury Rev, Morcheeba, Cake, Air , Pink Martini, Freestylers, Buffalo Daughter, John Martyn, Lyle Lovett, Semisonic, Ednaswap, Beth Orton, PJ Harvey, Angelique Kidjo, and Brad Meldhau. Harcourt replaced Chris Douridas at the station as the acclaimed show's host a year ago and has continued the fine Morning Becomes Eclectic tradition of exposing its audience to a wonderful and diverse mix of artists and musical genres.

Music Style Pop, rock, alternative

Artist History The previous Mammoth and KCRW collaborations titled Rare On Air included tracks from a diverse blend of artists including Fiona Apple, Joni Mitchell, Beck, Tori Amos, Ben Folds Five, Tom Waits, Guided By Voices, Patti Smith, The Wallflowers, Nick Cave and many others. KCRW is renowned for its innovative programming which serves Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura Counties as well as the Palm Springs and northern desert areas. Likewise, Mammoth Records prides itself on ten plus years of an exciting and varied artist roster which includes Squirrel Nut Zippers, George Clinton, Joe Henry and Freestylers.

Location Carrboro, NC - USA

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