KCRW's New Compilation 'Sounds Eclectic: The Next One' Available Now on Amazon.com!

KCRW's New Compilation 'Sounds Eclectic: The Next One' Available Now on Amazon.com!

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest compilation CD from Santa Monica-based public radio station KCRW (heard throughout Southern California and accessed globally at KCRW.com), Sounds Eclectic: The Next One is a tribute to the bands that have caught our ear and the DIY ethos fueling their artistry. The CD is available to the public exclusively on Amazon.com starting September 2 and through KCRW as a membership premium.

Bands like The Shins and Spoon were indies when they had their first KCRW airplay and have graduated to mainstream status. The Swell Season swept up an Oscar against all odds. UK duo the Ting Tings have now become stars stateside.

All of these bands represent what the station is all about -- giving talented artists a place to have their music heard and offering listeners music that can't be found anywhere else.

Produced by KCRW Music Director Nic Harcourt and Morning Becomes Eclectic producer Ariana Morgenstern, Sounds Eclectic: The Next One is by far the most upbeat and rockin' collection of songs the station has put together. The compilation features 12 tracks performed live in studio during the acclaimed show Morning Becomes Eclectic.

"This CD captures artists we have championed early on in their careers who have seen great success, as well as bands we think are poised to break in a big way. KCRW is in a unique position to spotlight these artists, starting with their first, often homemade, demos and throughout their career," said Harcourt.

The album begins with one of the unquestionable breakout artists of 2007 -- The Swell Season, with their Academy Award winning track "Falling Slowly." Next, Australian collective Architecture in Helsinki creates a circus of musical activity while The Shins shine at their high-energy best with "Australia."

The rollicking rock of UK artist Stoney follows, with a track from his session taped during the SXSW Music Conference. Local L.A. artists Sea Wolf, Great Northern, and Oliver Future now have national recognition and these are tracks from their Morning Becomes Eclectic debuts.

Spoon's live version of one of their standout songs, "I Summon You," tugs at the heart strings while two female-led bands show style and sass with the hauntingly beautiful "What's a Girl to Do" by Bat for Lashes and the Ting Tings' "Fruit Machine." Goldspot's sparkling melodic pop is displayed here in "Time Bomb" and the Orange Lights close the album with a reaffirming message -- "Life is Still Beautiful."

KCRW plays host to some of the best artists in the world, and the intimate yet informal setting of Morning Becomes Eclectic is where music legends and talented newcomers alike premiere new songs and play forgotten favorites. The KCRW.com archives house one of the most amazing online collections of live performances by indie artists in existence. Hear complete sets from all the artists you hear on this CD, as well as hundreds of other amazing live shows, online on demand.

Sounds Eclectic: The Next One is being manufactured on-demand with CreateSpace, part of the Amazon.com group of companies.

   Tracklisting:    1.  Falling Slowly               The Swell Season   2.  Heart it Races               Architecture in Helsinki   3.  Australia                    The Shins   4.  Until You Leave              Stoney   5.  You're a Wolf                Sea Wolf   6.  Home                         Great Northern   7.  I Summon You                 Spoon   8.  Fruit Machine                Ting Tings   9.  What's a Girl to Do          Bat for Lashes   10. Stranger Than the Stranger   Oliver Future   11. Time Bomb                    Goldspot   12. Life is Still Beautiful      The Orange Lights   

KCRW-FM, licensed to Santa Monica College, is National Public Radio's flagship station for Southern California.

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