Taking it down a notch, we have a nice tune from Dalal. After the success of her song, “Superman” she decided to release an emotive, delicate acoustic version of the song which is really powerful. Her beautiful vocals really shine through on this one with the right amount of support from the instruments, never to […]
Welcome: Amarachi
Got some new music to share with you all –her name is Amarachi. Hailing from Nigeria, and in possession of the true roots of African music, Amarachi has a been singing since she was 9 years old and has a knack for creating some great music. She cites her influences as Amy Winehouse and Craig […]
Zee Avi (@zeeavi) – ghostbird
Malaysian chanteuse Zee Avi is back with a new album, ghostbird, which will be released tomorrow on Brushfire Records. The new album features songs like, “The Book of Morris Johnson”, the album’s first single, and “Swell Window”. To stream Zee’s album ahead of its release, click HERE. Here’s the video for Zee Avi’s “The […]
Habib Koite – Wassiye
This weekend I was revisiting my old Putumayo records when I came across Habib Koite‘s “Wassiye”, originally off of his 1998 album, Ma Ya. It’s been on repeat all weekend and I’m sure you won’t find it hard to see why. Enjoy!
Introducing Jirapah (@jirapah)
I recently came across Jirapah after seeing the band’s bassist, Mar Galo, in the short film “Hujan Panas“. Made up of New York City transplants Mar Galo and Ken Jenie, the band, currently based out of Galo and Jenie’s native Indonesia, has […]
Milosh (@miloshmusic) – Looper in Berlin
Check out this video of Canadian musician Milosh messing around with the Ableton Looper. The result is simply beautiful and chill enough for a gorgeous late spring day. Check it out. Radio Morillo
Yuna (@yunamusic) To Tour the States with Raphael Saadiq in May
Fresh off of the heels of her US debut EP, Decorate, and performances at Mercury Lounge and SXSW, Malaysian chanteuse Yuna returns to the US for her first US tour. Joining recording artist Raphael Saadiq, Yuna will kick off the tour in New York’s Webster Hall this […]
Guba (@gubamusic) – You & Me
And yet more goodness coming at you from Malaysia, this time singer-songwriter Gabriel Robert aka GUBA who hails from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah in Borneo. Check out this video of his song, “You & Me”. Absolutely gorgeous.
Introducing: Implosion Quintet
I first came across the musician James Baker of the one-man band Implosion Quintet when checking out the site of super overpriced Chinese worker shoes, where some of his music was streaming. “Dope”, I thought; the instrumental hip-hop inspired track mixed in with Asian string instruments (which one, specifically, I don’t know) was perfect, mellow. […]
Yuna (@yunamusic) Releases Debut US EP, “Decorate”
And so it is, the moment has come: Malaysian chanteuse Yuna released her debut US EP, Decorate (FADER Label) on iTunes yesterday. The EP includes five songs, featuring title track “Decorate”. For Malaysian fans who purchased her debut album, Decorate, back in Malaysia, you’ll notice brand new tracks like “Coffee”, “Fears and Frustrations” and “Someone […]
Listen: @PaperCrows – Fingertips (Acoustic Version)
Check it. We have a new track from UK duo, Paper Crows, who sent us over an acoustic version of their tune “Fingertips,” a track that will make it onto their double A side (Follow the Leader / Fingertips) out on March 28th. Also, check out the teaser for the music video of “Fingertips.” Based on […]
Video: Fences – My Girl The Horse (ft. Sara Quin)
Check out this video recorded by Shoot the Player of Fences performing an intimate acoustic song with Sara Quin (of Tegan & Sara) before his show at Mercury back in February. enjoY!
Yuna (@yunamusic) NYC Debut Performance at Mercury Lounge 2/22
Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna will give her debut New York City performance this Tuesday, February 22nd at Mercury Lounge in the East Village. No stranger to the US, Yuna performed at last year’s SXSW and is a hit in her home country. She recently signed a record deal with the Fader Label and will release her […]
Video: Passion Pit – Moth’s Wings (Acoustic)
Passion Pit taped an intimate session for Nokia’s “Inside With” concert series while in Los Angeles this past September. While there they did a rare acoustic version of “Moth’s Wings.” Check it out below. enjoY! Passion Pit – Sleephead (Wake Up! Remix)
Janice Whaley (@blackpiano) – The Smiths Project
Janice Whaley’s The Smiths Project is a feat made possible by cheap technology, the Internet, and sheer willpower. I have a deep love and appreciation for DIY artists and projects, and this project is quite unique. Unlike other artists who have endeavored to write and record a song a day for 365 days or a […]
David Gray – Foundling
Singer-songwriter David Gray released a double-album last month entitled, Foundling. Just over a year after releasing his last full-length album, Foundling includes a disc of new material and a disc of previously unreleased songs. In usual Gray style, the album is stunning in its composition and execution; Gray’s strong and emotionally-charged vocals are enough to […]
Junip’s New Album Streaming on NPR
Swedish band Junip will be releasing a new album, Fields, later on this month. Fronted by singer-songwriter Jose Gonzalez, who is popular in his own right, Junip also consists of Elias Araya and Tobias Winterkorn. Their new album is currently streaming on NPR’s website. Click HERE to check it out. You can pre-order different versions […]
Introducing Somelsewhere
Somelsewhere follows a tradition of one-man music projects like Sufjan Stevens and Implosion Quintet. Ross Campbell is the man behind the music, a college sophomore who began recording only last year. Before Ross sets off for a semester-long program in Japan, he has released an EP entitled Ink.Blot.Blink available for free HERE. Ross’s voice complement […]
Interview with Mishal Moore
I’m Mishal, hear me roar! After listening to Mishal Moore’s opening set at Zee Avi’s show last weekend, I needed to know more about the woman behind the song “Makeup Sex”. Who is she, why does she play the guitar like a bass, where can I find more about this artist with such amazing breath […]
Inch Chua – Wallflower
A year after the release of her EP, The Bedroom, Singaporean DIY singer-songwriter Inch Chua is back with a full-length album entitled Wallflower, available for free HERE. The album features 11 new songs and “Rule The World” off of The Bedroom, all of which carry the same signature Inch vocal style and amusing marriage of […]