Big KCRW news: Novena Carmel and Anthony Valadez have been named new hosts of "Morning Becomes Eclectic," becoming the first time two hosts will lead the show.
Per the station: "Novena and Anthony both come from KCRW’s after-midnight roster, where unique and exciting voices have the opportunity to experiment and bring adventurous listeners into the KCRW fold. From podcasts and livestreams to viral videos, Novena and Anthony have collaborated extensively over the course of their years-long friendship. This authentic camaraderie and willingness to explore and experiment will make for a natural synchronicity as co-hosts of Morning Becomes Eclectic."
They replace Jason Bentley, who announced his departure last year. Since then, Anne Litt, who's also KCRW music director, as served as interim "Morning Becomes Eclectic" host. The duo becomes the fifth hosts of the show, following Tom Schnabel, Chris Douridas, Nic Harcourt and Bentley.
“I am so excited to pass the torch of MBE to Novena and Anthony,” Litt said in a press release. “Novena is pure joy and Anthony is the heart and soul of Los Angeles. Together, they will explore fresh, new ways to reach music lovers globally. My journey will be to delve deeper into my role as Program Director of Music, bring our roster of incredible DJs to their fans, and capitalize on the boundless talents of our entire music department across all of our platforms.”
I remember when Anthony Valadez was a fellow KCSN host during its "Arts and Roots Radio" mid-2000s era (and yes, I was "Bruddah Mike"). Congrats to him and Novena Carmel!
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