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Born and raised in Tijuana, Latin alternative artist Ceci Bastida has worked extensively with Julieta Venegas. Now a solo artist, she's exploring the northern hemisphere as part of the Lilith Tour. Her full length debut is not yet available stateside but we have a preview. Today's Top Tune is "Controlar".

School of Seven Bells' new album, Disconnect From Desire, is one of the most played on KCRW. The band features electronics-enhanced dream pop played by a former member of Secret Machines and a set of twin sisters. Today's Top Tune is an hypnotic mix called "Dust Devil".

Synth-driven trio Bear In Heaven create sonic atmospheres with prog rock leanings on their second LP, Beast Rest Forth Mouth. It's not easy to categorize, but it's easy on the ears. Today's Top Tune is "You Do You."

The Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger are the musings of Sean Lennon and his girlfriend Charlotte Kemp Muhl. Their musical romp recalls French psychedelia with the help of in-demand producer Mark Ronson. Today's Top Tune is from the EP and is called "Jardin of Luxembourg".

Shel Silverstein was best known as the author of children's books, but he was also a poet, cartoonist, and a songwriter who penned many songs. A new collection, The Twistable Turnable Man gathers notable fans to cover his work - including My Morning Jacket, John Prine and Dr. Dog. Today's Top Tune is a poem turned into a song and covered by Andrew Bird, here's "The Twistable, Turnable Man Returns".

One half of LA's postmodern pop group Devics, Sara Lov's vocals have been described as both haunting and angelic. In her latest solo work I Already Love You, the LA singer focuses on songwriters she admires, reinterpreting favorite tracks. Today's Top Tune is from Canadian songwriter Ron Sexsmith, it's "Just My Heart Talkin".

The Procession, a follow up to Juliette Commagere's stunning debut won't be released until September, but a sneak peak finds the singer melding her love of classical music with arresting electronic soundscapes. Today's Top Tune is a storytelling lullaby that recalls Brian Eno's early work, it's called "Glass."

Jose James has dazzled critics and audiences alike with his rich baritone voice and deft combination of soul, hip-hop and jazz. He makes a rare Los Angeles appearance to perform live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Foals share a house in Oxford where they write and make music together. A bathroom turns into a vocal booth, lyrics are written in the basement, and their shared experience helped them pen their sophomore release, Total Life Forever, a trippy upbeat set of songs. Today's Top Tune is the title track "Total Life Forever."

Today, Argentina celebrates their bicentennial. To honor the occasion we've secured a live and exclusive track from Bajofondo, who originally performed this piece for 200,000 people at the Obelisco, Argentina's national monument in Buenos Aires. Today's Top Tune is "Gran Guignol."

Admiral Radley is made up of Earlimart and Grandaddy members who, after years of touring together, decided to join forces in 2009. They wasted little time and immediately started inking nuanced melodic rock that fans of both bands will love. Today's Top Tune is from the album I Heart California and it is called "Sunburn Kids."

While Bloc Party took a hiatus from their hectic touring schedule last year, frontman Kele Okereke decided to advantage of his time off, moved to Berlin and starting working on his own songs. His debut solo project, inspired by his electro-pop leanings, reveals a more dance- oriented artist. Today's Top Tune is "Everything You Wanted."

Otis Gibbs is a force in the Americana world. A great songwriter with a heart of gold. It was my good fortune to meet up with him twice in my recent travels. We sat down in Nashville to record this show. Buy "One Day Our Whispers" by going to www.otisgibbs.com

This show contains strong content. Eric Schwartz is the very talented President of NERFA (Northeast Regional Folk Alliance). Take a look at the video on his website www.ericschwartz.com

Indie label IAMSOUND is dedicated to highlighting local talent by releasing a series of limited edition 7-inch records they call The LA Collection. KCRW is helping them showcase the diversity of talented musicians that reside in the L.A. area and are happy to offer some peppy punk-rock goodness from The Franks. Today's Top Tune is "Ray Gunn Radio."