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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 [...]
Roppongi’s Ace: americana refreshed
Tampa country-rock group Roppongi’s Ace have once described themselves as “mustache rock”. The distinction of this genre (real or not) is carried with them to every show they play, their moustaches very real and their rock nostalgically alive. Full-throated wails, thumping bass, and a rawness that could make a hock of beef blush are what crowds and the [...]
Belle Boussole’s Top 10 Playlist
The awesome electric-soul duo Belle Boussole make another Boomboomchik appearance, this time presenting you all with the top 10 songs on their MP3 players right now. Click on the songs to download them on iTunes. Nicole: Said And Done – Mary J. Blige Right As Rain – ADELE Apologize – One Republic Me And Mrs. [...]
Catchup Wednesday – Atlantic Line
Upon first listening to Atlantic Line, it’s hard to believe they are based on our side of the Atlantic – everything from lead singer Ray Silva’s voice to the execution of the melodies would have you think they were a British rock band. That said, their album Exit to Intro is superb – and available [...]
Introducing Postbox
Singaporean pop-rock band Postbox is my latest find from Southeast Asia. The quintet – all under the age of 20 – released their EP last year and are known for their catchy, light-hearted yet sophisticated tunes. Postbox is young and fun but very capable of writing great music. The future looks quite bright for them [...]
Introducing Wir sind Helden
In line with the German wave I started yesterday, here’s another one from Deutschland. This one’s from the 2005 album of German band Wir sind Helden (German for “We are Heroes”). Song title: “Nur ein Wort” (“Only one Word”) Much love, Radio Morillo
Introducing Silbermond
I came across Silbermond when I was studying abroad in Germany a few years ago. I watched them perform “Zeit für Optimisten” (meaning “Time for Optimists” in German) on TV when they performed at the Berlin Live 8 Concert and from that moment forward I knew that they were a band to reckon with. Upon [...]
Ely Guerra – Hombre Invisible
The amazing Mexican singer-songwriter Ely Guerra is BACK after a six year hiatus with a new album called Hombre Invisible (“Invisible Man”). I had NO idea she even released a single called “Colmena” (above) in December let alone released an album last week which is available on iTunes. Peep this, peeps. Peace, Radio Morillo
Maldita Vecindad – Fut Callejero
Talk about timing: Mexican rock band Maldita Vecindad kept us waiting for twelve years for their latest release, Circular Colectivo (Nacional) and now they’ve released the song, “Fut Callejero” (translation: “Street Soccer”), just in time for the World Cup. And we complained Sade kept us waiting? “La Maldita”, as they are known, formed in the [...]
DJ Harvey Remixes Admiral Freebee
“My Hippie Ain’t Hip” is the 2nd single to be released from Admiral Freebee‘s current album, The Honey & The Knife. This catchy rock jam needed the remix treatment and Admiral Freebee thought that the great DJ Harvey would be the perfect person to do a remix. DJ Harvey turned the track into a dance-not-dance [...]
New Order X The Smiths X The Stone Roses = Freebass
What happens when you take 3 iconic bassists from the past and put them all together? You get Freebass. Freebass is a new group formed by three of Manchester’s finest bassists: Peter Hook of New Order & Joy Division, Andy Rourke of The Smiths and Gary “Mani” Mounfield of The Stone Roses. With the music [...]
Album Review: Detox Retox – Movement
There is nothing wrong with some awesome pop-rock music. It makes you feel good, gets you energized, and can be played many times without getting boring. That was how I felt when I was sent the Movement EP from DC based band Detox Retox. For the EP the group enlisted the talent of producer Andrew [...]
Anathema – We’re Here Because We’re Here
British atmospheric rock band Anathema is one of my closest friend’s favorite band; formed in Liverpool in 1990, the band were a well known death/doom metal band until the band’s sound began evolving to a more melodic sound. We’re Here Because We’re Here, the band’s highly anticipated album and first release since 2003, is set [...]
Joy – Electric Soul Music
Singer-songwriter Joy just released her sophomore album today, Electric Soul Music, for FREE online. Electric Soul Music (or “ESM” as it is otherwise known) is three years in the making; Joy released her debut album, Set Free, in 2006 and has since been performing, writing, and recording. Aside from ESM is a-lot edgier and more [...]
Music for Animals – If Looks Could Kill
San Francisco’s Music for Animals have been playing their delicious pop tunes since 2006. Their latest single, “If Looks Could Kill” has been on repeat this morning. The songs catchy dance hooks just get ya as does the solid guitar riffs and deep bass. When lead singer, Jay Martinovivh, drops his smooth, easy voice over [...]
Introducing Diandra Arjunaidi
Diandra Arjunaidi is the latest in a row of Malaysian female singers to hit the scene, right along Zee Avi and Yuna. The young performing arts student was discovered in much the same way Zee Avi and Yuna were discovered: on YouTube. In the past few months, Diandra has been seen around KL performing and [...]
Soul x Rock + Dance = Empire Dogs
This afternoon’s entertainment comes from Swedish group, Empire Dogs. They are gearing up to release their 2nd LP, Happy Go Lucky, on May 19th. With Happy Go Lucky the band decided to take a turn in their sound. ”We wanted to pair our two foundations, soul and rock music, with a lot of gene manipulated [...]
Reni Lane Releases New Single, ‘Never Stop’
Reni Lane‘s new single “Never Stop.” Totally different sound from her first single, “Place For Us”, but still just as good. Really digging the warm synths and the bassline on this track. enjoY! Reni Lane Never Stop by artofbroadcast
Welcome: The Amplifetes
The Amplifetes are a brand new 4-piece band from Sweden. Being accomplished songwriters and producers on their own, the members have worked with names such as Kelis, Madonna, Grandmaster Flash and Peter Bjorn and John. Occasionally they have crossed paths, but it wasn’t until the past year did the guys combine their talent. At first [...]
@MeYouUsThem Record Release Show on April 25th
Brooklyn rockers, Me You Us Them, will be playing a show in The Studio @ Webster Hall on Sunday April 25th for the release of their debut LP, Post-Data, which comes out on the 27th. MYUT will be joined by fellow label mates Appomattox and Brooklyn indie group Monogold Doors open at 8, tix cost [...]
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