V2 and Luaka Bop team up with LA"s KCRW radio station on this stunning collection of live, rare, and exclusive tracks by some of the two labels" biggest acts including Moby, Grandaddy, Josh Ritter, Susana Baca, Mercury Rev, Elbow, The Greenhornes, Brendan Benson, Los Amigos Invisibles, Nouvelle Vague, Gang Of Four, and Zap Mama. "Live & Rare" features performances of classic tracks recorded live on the seminal morning radio show, "Morning Becomes Eclectic", along with a rare mix from Brendan Benson, and first listens to tracks from Josh Ritter, and Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan, who have albums coming out on V2 this spring.