The beatific Jessica Pratt.
The beatific Jessica Pratt.
Video directed by Angie Scarpa. All photos by Andrea Perez.

Jessica Pratt: KCRW Live from HQ

Intimate performances, fresh sounds, and candid conversations with a view.

Written by Marion Hodges

Step into the carefully cultivated sonic world of LA-native folk artist Jessica Pratt (guitar, vocals) as she and her band — Matthew McDermott (keys), Nico Leibman (bass), Riley Fleck (drums), and Diego Herrera (saxophone) — share the beguiling tones of “Better Hate” from Pratt’s 2024 LP Here in the Pitch. Ever wonder what the golden days of AM radio would sound like if they were programmed by a coven of witches? The video above will give you a solid idea. Plus, in the video below you’ll find fan favorite “Poly Blue” from Pratt’s 2019 opus Quiet Signs. 

More: Jessica Pratt brings selections from her 2024 LP ‘Here in the Pitch’ to MBE

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Credits:

KCRW Music Director: Alejandro Cohen
Director / Editor / Colorist: Angie Scarpa
Director of Photography: Kylie Hazzard
Camera Operators: Rachel Bickert, Kylie Hazzard, Angie Scarpa
KCRW Recording / Mix Engineer: Hope Brush
Executive Producer: Ariana Morgenstern
Producers: Anna Chang and Liv Surnow
Digital Producer: Marion Hodges
Digital Editorial Director: Andrea Domanick
Lighting Design: Jason Groman
Art Director: Evan Solano

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