Favorite Sessions http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15667984&ft=1&f=15667984 Exclusive studio sessions recorded at public radio stations across the country. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Favorite Sessions http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15667984&ft=1&f=15667984 KCRW Presents: TOKiMONSTA Los Angeles producer Jennifer Lee (a.k.a. TOKiMONSTA) has toured with Skrillex and Diplo and collaborated with Flying Lotus. She recently brought an assortment of gear to KCRW's <em>Morning Becomes Eclectic </em>studio for a live performance of her song "Go With It," with guest vocalist and labelmate MNDR. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/192701216/kcrw-presents-tokimonsta?ft=1&f=15667984 http://www.npr.org/event/music/192701216/kcrw-presents-tokimonsta?ft=1&f=15667984 Los Angeles producer Jennifer Lee (a.k.a. TOKiMONSTA) has toured with Skrillex and Diplo and collaborated with Flying Lotus. She recently brought an assortment of gear to KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic studio for a live performance of her song "Go With It," with guest vocalist and labelmate MNDR.

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]]> KCRW Presents: The Olms Los Angeles musicians Pete Yorn and J.D. King recently launched a new band called The Olms. Watch them perform "Wanna Feel It" at a private show for friends, family and KCRW listeners. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/188932500/kcrw-presents-the-olms?ft=1&f=15667984 http://www.npr.org/event/music/188932500/kcrw-presents-the-olms?ft=1&f=15667984 Los Angeles musicians Pete Yorn and J.D. King recently launched a new band called The Olms. Watch them perform "Wanna Feel It" at a private show for friends, family and KCRW listeners.

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]]> Aoife O'Donovan: The Voice Of Crooked Still Breaks Loose The folk-country band's lead singer has worked with Yo-Yo Ma and Chris Thile. But for the time being, O'Donovan has headed out on her own and released a solo record called <em>Fossils</em>. Watch her perform that album's catchiest song, "Red & White & Blue & Gold," for Folk Alley. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 07:48:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/189583816/aoife-odonovan-the-voice-of-crooked-still-breaks-loose?ft=1&f=15667984 http://www.npr.org/event/music/189583816/aoife-odonovan-the-voice-of-crooked-still-breaks-loose?ft=1&f=15667984 The folk-country band's lead singer has worked with Yo-Yo Ma and Chris Thile. But for the time being, O'Donovan has headed out on her own and released a solo record called Fossils. Watch her perform that album's catchiest song, "Red & White & Blue & Gold," for Folk Alley.

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]]> Patty Griffin Sings A Song For Her Father The veteran singer-songwriter recently returned with her seventh album, <em>American Kid</em>, which was written as a tribute to her dad. Watch Griffin perform "Don't Let Me Die in Florida" live at WFUV's studios in New York City. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:29:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/188894549/patty-griffin-sings-a-song-for-her-father?ft=1&f=15667984 http://www.npr.org/event/music/188894549/patty-griffin-sings-a-song-for-her-father?ft=1&f=15667984 The veteran singer-songwriter recently returned with her seventh album, American Kid, which was written as a tribute to her dad. Watch Griffin perform "Don't Let Me Die in Florida" live at WFUV's studios in New York City.

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]]> Bonobo: A Smoldering Take On 'First Fires' The opening track on the downtempo producer's latest album takes on new life when performed on the road, thanks to English singer Szjerdene. Watch the band play "First Fires" live on KEXP. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/187580953/bonobo-a-smoldering-take-on-first-fires?ft=1&f=15667984 http://www.npr.org/event/music/187580953/bonobo-a-smoldering-take-on-first-fires?ft=1&f=15667984 The opening track on the downtempo producer's latest album takes on new life when performed on the road, thanks to English singer Szjerdene. Watch the band play "First Fires" live on KEXP.

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]]> KCRW Presents: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. The dance-happy Detroit pop duo gives <em>Morning Becomes Eclectic</em> a preview of its upcoming album, due out in the fall. Watch Daniel Zott and Joshua Epstein perform "War Zone" live in the studio. Wed, 29 May 2013 10:33:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/186980760/kcrw-presents-dale-earnhardt-jr-jr?ft=1&f=15667984 http://www.npr.org/event/music/186980760/kcrw-presents-dale-earnhardt-jr-jr?ft=1&f=15667984 The dance-happy Detroit pop duo gives Morning Becomes Eclectic a preview of its upcoming album, due out in the fall. Watch Daniel Zott and Joshua Epstein perform "War Zone" live in the studio.

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]]> KCRW Presents: Yo La Tengo Ira Kaplan, Georgia Hubley and James McNew visit the <em>Morning Becomes Eclectic</em> studios to perform songs from their most recent album, <em>Fade</em>. Watch the venerable indie-rock trio play a KCRW favorite, "Two Trains." Wed, 22 May 2013 08:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185778847/kcrw-presents-yo-la-tengo?ft=1&f=15667984 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185778847/kcrw-presents-yo-la-tengo?ft=1&f=15667984 Ira Kaplan, Georgia Hubley and James McNew visit the Morning Becomes Eclectic studios to perform songs from their most recent album, Fade. Watch the venerable indie-rock trio play a KCRW favorite, "Two Trains."

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]]> The National: Falling For 'Graceless' The band performs a special studio session for New York City's WFUV in advance of its new sixth album, <em>Trouble Will Find Me</em>. Watch The National perform "Graceless," live from The Cutting Room Studios in Manhattan. Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185548038/the-national-falling-for-graceless?ft=1&f=15667984 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185548038/the-national-falling-for-graceless?ft=1&f=15667984 The band performs a special studio session for New York City's WFUV in advance of its new sixth album, Trouble Will Find Me. Watch The National perform "Graceless," live from The Cutting Room Studios in Manhattan.

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]]> Savages: Elegant Brutality, Rendered Anything But Silent The British post-punk band makes its American radio debut at KEXP in Seattle. Luckily, cameras are rolling for these four blistering songs from Savages' debut album, <em>Silence Yourself</em>. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:16:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/184349634/savages-elegant-brutality-rendered-anything-but-silent?ft=1&f=15667984 http://www.npr.org/event/music/184349634/savages-elegant-brutality-rendered-anything-but-silent?ft=1&f=15667984 The British post-punk band makes its American radio debut at KEXP in Seattle. Luckily, cameras are rolling for these four blistering songs from Savages' debut album, Silence Yourself.

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]]> KCRW Presents: Hanni El Khatib The L.A. guitarist's take on rock is equal parts dive bars and skateboards. In this performance on KCRW's <em>Morning Becomes Eclectic</em>, he showcases the doo-wop-inspired single "Penny," from his latest album, <em>Head in the Dirt</em>. Wed, 08 May 2013 13:57:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/182014019/kcrw-presents-hanni-el-khatib?ft=1&f=15667984 http://www.npr.org/event/music/182014019/kcrw-presents-hanni-el-khatib?ft=1&f=15667984 The L.A. guitarist's take on rock is equal parts dive bars and skateboards. In this performance on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic, he showcases the doo-wop-inspired single "Penny," from his latest album, Head in the Dirt.

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]]> Mudhoney Really Hates 'Chardonnay' One of the most revered bands in the rock underground spends two minutes taking on the world's most popular white wine. Watch Mark Arm and his band perform a short-but-sour punk-rock rant about Chardonnay. Tue, 07 May 2013 15:22:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/181639110/mudhoney-really-hates-chardonnay?ft=1&f=15667984 http://www.npr.org/event/music/181639110/mudhoney-really-hates-chardonnay?ft=1&f=15667984 One of the most revered bands in the rock underground spends two minutes taking on the world's most popular white wine. Watch Mark Arm and his band perform a short-but-sour punk-rock rant about Chardonnay.

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]]> KCRW Presents: James Blake The British wunderkind has just returned with a new album of brooding electronic pop songs. Watch Blake and his live band bring "Retrograde" to life at Apogee's Berkeley Street Studio in Santa Monica for a crowd of lucky fans. Wed, 01 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180133379/kcrw-presents-james-blake?ft=1&f=15667984 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180133379/kcrw-presents-james-blake?ft=1&f=15667984 The British wunderkind has just returned with a new album of brooding electronic pop songs. Watch Blake and his live band bring "Retrograde" to life at Apogee's Berkeley Street Studio in Santa Monica for a crowd of lucky fans.

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]]> Gary Clark Jr.: How To Remember Your Roots It's been a while since the great Austin guitarist qualified as a "local artist." Once you start sharing stages with Eric Clapton and Mick Jagger, you're no longer beholden to a zip code. But Clark still stops by his old public radio station, KUT, every once in a while. Watch him perform "Blak and Blu" and "Bright Lights" on acoustic guitar. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/179873727/gary-clark-jr-how-to-remember-your-roots?ft=1&f=15667984 http://www.npr.org/event/music/179873727/gary-clark-jr-how-to-remember-your-roots?ft=1&f=15667984 It's been a while since the great Austin guitarist qualified as a "local artist." Once you start sharing stages with Eric Clapton and Mick Jagger, you're no longer beholden to a zip code. But Clark still stops by his old public radio station, KUT, every once in a while. Watch him perform "Blak and Blu" and "Bright Lights" on acoustic guitar.

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]]> Phosphorescent: An Understated, Epic 'Song For Zula' Don't let their stoic demeanor and sunglasses fool you: Matthew Houck and his band know how to wring every ounce of emotion out of their music. Watch Phosphorescent bring one of its best songs to life in WFUV's New York City studios. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:56:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/176172064/phosphorescent-an-understated-epic-song-for-zula?ft=1&f=15667984 http://www.npr.org/event/music/176172064/phosphorescent-an-understated-epic-song-for-zula?ft=1&f=15667984 Don't let their stoic demeanor and sunglasses fool you: Matthew Houck and his band know how to wring every ounce of emotion out of their music. Watch Phosphorescent bring one of its best songs to life in WFUV's New York City studios.

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]]> KCRW Presents: Dead Can Dance The Australian duo of Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry made some of the creepiest beautiful music of the 1980s. Almost 30 years and two reunions later, the two are still at it. Watch Dead Can Dance bring its ancient ambiance to Santa Monica's Village Studios for a recording session with KCRW. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/178423601/kcrw-presents-dead-can-dance?ft=1&f=15667984 http://www.npr.org/event/music/178423601/kcrw-presents-dead-can-dance?ft=1&f=15667984 The Australian duo of Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry made some of the creepiest beautiful music of the 1980s. Almost 30 years and two reunions later, the two are still at it. Watch Dead Can Dance bring its ancient ambiance to Santa Monica's Village Studios for a recording session with KCRW.

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