Tagged: jasonbentley

Ring the bells because Tuff Gong is rising! While Bob Marley-arguably the most symbolic musician of all time-will not be rising from his ashes (we can dream about a hologram), we're getting the next best thing: his music modernized. Sir Irie will have his iconic 1984 album 'Legend' re-interpreted for the  with remixes from a host of veteran and modern dance producers. The decision from Marley's estate was certainly extremely difficult and will no doubt face criticism from many of his fans (as a money grab-it's being placed in Hyundai ads). But  one must hope the reasoning behind [...]

If it's summer in L.A., it's time to start thinking music al fresco . KCRW today announced the beginnings of its KCRW Summer Nights series , which spans multiple outdoor venues and kicks off June 8 at One Colorado with the sultry disco of Hot As Sun [pictured]. Mr. Little Jeans will continue the series in Old Pasadena on June 22. Many of the KCRW lineups have not yet been announced, but if you're into saving dates, check out the list after the jump: [...]

What a way to kick off Lure's Private Label concert series. The combination of Lure being one of the hottest nightclubs in LA and having some of the hottest DJs perform is pure gold. During a Bondax and Breakbot concert that I reviewed back in late March, I noticed how the DJ stage was on the side of the venue rather than the center, making the feng shui a bit odd. On Friday night May 3rd, Lure had a nice setup with lighting rigs, an open roof and the DJs directing the crowd from a riser in the [...]

Hey Los Angeles, the folks behind Private Label just announced their new line up for May and half of June…check it out. Which night looks the most fun to you? May 3: Bag Raiders (DJ Set) / Plastic Plates / Jason Bentley / Gorgon City May 10: Chris Malinkchak / Le Youth / Posso May 17: Kitsune Club Night / Fred Falke / Lifelike / Chrome Sparks (DJ Set) May 24: Azari & III (DJ Set) / Them Jeans May 31: Neon Indian (DJ Set) / Yacht (DJ Set) / Ladyhawke (DJ [...]

By Julia Betley "I don't want to be a star, but a stone on the shore" James Blake sang as he opened his performance at KCRW's Berkeley Street Sessions with the title track of his sophomore release "Overgrown." It didn't take long at intimate showcase at Bob Clearmountain's Apogee Studio in Santa Monica for Blake to warm the crowd. Having just played a sunset set at Coachella the day before, Blake joked that the dust storm that descended upon the Indio crowd "descended upon his throat." But there were no [...]

This year marks Depeche Mode's first visit to SXSW. There may be thousands of bands here, but when an artist of that caliber comes to town, everyone gets really excited. Jason Bentley was asked to do a Q&A with the band - their first major interview about their new album to a standing room only audience - and it was almost absurd to be walking through the Convention Center into a back room with arguably one of the most successful bands of all time. They were in great spirits and were excited to talk about "Delta Machine", their 13th album [...]

Depeche Mode, photo by Accu Soft Co The folks behind SXSW always have a few surprises up their sleeves that they announce the week before JUST to get us super excited. Not only will Depeche Mode be making their first ever appearance at the conference this year, but our own Jason Bentley will be hosting a Q&A with them!! Martin Gore, Dave Gahan and Andy ‘Fletch’ Fletcher will all be in attendance and they'll chat about the band's past, present and [...]

[author-name] It's a new year and with that comes New Year's resolutions, many of which involve hitting the gym. With that in mind, KCRW has created the ultimate workout mix , with contributions from DJs Mario Cotto, Anthony Valadez, Valida and our very own Music Director Jason Bentley . If you listen to these tracks, you too can proudly don a gladiator costume for Halloween! Jason Bentley's Top [...]

[author-name] It's a new year and with that comes New Year's resolutions, many of which involve hitting the gym. With that

[author-name] KCRW Music Director Jason Bentley shares the albums he’s most excited to hear this year! Toro Y Moi – “ Anything In Return ” Jim James – “ Regions of Light and Sound of God ” Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – “ Push The Sky Away ” [...]

Jason Bentley by Larry Hirshowitz (Watch highlights from all of Jason's favorite sessions right here ) A lot of times in the studio you have this revelation. You appreciate an artist, but when you see them perform and see the talent pouring out of them, its really magical. And that’s what makes Morning Becomes Eclectic so special - knowing you’re broadcasting live to a large audience creates an environment where people bring their best. [...]

Not together, but those have been the musical guests with Jason Bentley on the venerable MBE in Santa Monica this Monday and Tuesday, respectively. And to think that the xx is scheduled to be on the show tomorrow. Mind=BLOWN The performances between the two are on different ends of the spectrum. The Walkmen appeared to have been stripped down to the bone, whereas, Hot Chip's beats seemed amplified by the live performance. Both brilliant performances in their own regard and pushers of two of my favorite albums of 2012. Please take note of the latest [...]

• HOT CHIP - How Do You Do (Todd Terje remix)
• The Walkmen - Blue Turns To Grey

RR As Jason Bentley said this morning, he was "dusting off" this remix which is actually a few years old because it's had a resurgence in popularity. If you're looking to track it down, look no further than right here. Lazy Eye (Jason Bentley Remix) by Dangerbird Records Original Website: KCRW Music Blog

I've often found my strongest relationships and friendships have been based on everything a solid relationship/friendship should be based on, but a shared interest in good quality music is one of the biggest foundations. If a lover, significant other, or friend shows me music they think I will enjoy and I end up loving it, I'm their's forever. I think it takes a strong understanding of a person to show them new music. You don't just say "Hey, listen to this" without knowing the person. And showing music to another and they end up not liking it as much as [...]

• Silversun Pickups - Lazy Eye (Jason Bentley Remix)

I've often found my strongest relationships and friendships have been based on everything a solid relationship/friendship should be based on, but a shared interest in good quality music is one of the biggest foundations. If a lover, significant other, or friend shows me music they think I will enjoy and I end up loving it, I'm their's forever. I think it takes a strong understanding of a person to show them new music. You don't just say "Hey, listen to this" without knowing the person. And showing music to another and they end up not liking it as much as [...]

Bloc Party's evolution sounded a little bit like a revolution on Wednesday night — so much so that during an intermission interview at a show the U.K. quartet did for KCRW-FM , the station's music director Jason Bentley asked the band whether their new tunes constituted their "metal phase." "There are moments of musculature," Kele Okereke said of the music on Bloc Party's forthcoming album "Four," due later this month. "But also I think some of our most tender moments." Bloc Party emerged in late 2004/early 2005 with the wiry dance-punk of "Silent [...]

Here are your Thursday things: ► Indie hip-hop standout El-P visits Check Yo Ponytail at the Echoplex behind his first solo album in five years, "Cancer for Cure," joined by Killer Mike and more. ► U.K. funk-soul outfit the Heavy , with its third album "The Glorious Dead" coming in August [ here's a sample ], plays the Bootleg Bar supported by the Skins and Wake Up Lucid. ► Justin Townes Earle, touring in support of his March release "Nothing’s Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now," headlines the [...]

Monika Make Music Pasadena is tomorrow.  It's going to be a fun filled day for KCRW music fans, as some of our favorite bands will be there! Make Music Pasadena is one of the most fun summer events in Los Angeles.  The picturesque streets of Pasadena fill with music and art lovers, while internationally known bands perform an several stages scattered across the neighborhood.  All of it walking distance, there [...]

We've finally begun to see the world of EDM transition to the foreground of the music industry, and what better way than a conference to let the people know there's way more to come. The inaugural EDMbiz Conference, sponsored by Insomniac Events, will be held today through June 7th at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. [...]

Electronic Dance Music has grown from an underground - and under appreciated - genre to a full-blown mainstream hit in the last three years. However, this growth has brought about a blurring of the lines between music and money motives. For some, this blur is merely a question of right and wrong, but in reality it's far more complicated than such an idealistic - but admittedly legitimate - concern. Insomniac has created EDMBiz - a conference boasting an impressive panel made up of the leading EDM minds - with the intent of addressing the pressing and pertinent issues. In this introduction [...]