This jazzy, soul tune from DJ/Prroducer Kenneth Bagger, is doing it for me this Monday morning. The track is called “Sound of Swing” and features the vocals of Aloe Blacc. All I want to do when I hear this tune is get down and boogey with the summer. If you dig it, Mr Bagger has […]
Stephanie Morillo (@radiomorillo) – Bixo (Manu Chao cover)
Shameless self-promotion – here’s my latest cover of Manu Chao‘s epic song “Bixo”. The video was recorded on my six mile long walk from my job in Manhattan to my apartment in Queens. Manu seemed a fitting soundtrack to that. Enjoy!
Jesse Boykins III (@jb3music) – Back Home (Mermaids & Dragons)
Experimental soul artist Jesse Boykins III has released a new song for FREE off of his forthcoming release, Way of the Wayfarer. The song, called “Back Home (Mermaids & Dragons)”, was produced by Gold Panda and veers into more of the experimental electronic beats and less of the straight up neo-soul that Boykins is […]
Joy (@joyforthepeople) – The Storm Mixtape
A brand new mixtape from Boston-bases singer-songwriter Joy was certainly not what I was expecting on a dreary Tuesday afternoon in New York City. This time last year, Joy released her follow up release, Electric Soul Music. It was not the follow up to 2006’s fresh and unapologetically catchy debut, Set Free, that I was […]
Belle Boussole (@belleboussole) – Love in Outer Space (Free Download)
Late last fall while recording “Midnight Aria” with Belle Boussole, the group let me listen to a cover they were working on. It was an unusual song choice – “Love in Outer Space” by the eccentric and eclectic jazz musician Sun […]
Sade (@SadeOfficial) Debuts 3 New Tracks From ‘Ultimate Collection
In preparation for their highly anticipated world tour, Britain’s soulful band Sade have released three new tracks from their next release, The Ultimate Collection, for streaming on SoundCloud (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!). Included are two new tracks called “Love is Found” and “I Would Have Never Guessed”, and a remix of “The Moon and The Sky” from 2010’s […]
Najwa (@najwamahiaddin) – Got To Go
Malaysian neo-soul singer Najwa was just in KL last week for the launch of her debut album, Innocent Soul. No word yet if this album will be available here in the US, but for now check out the video to her single, “Got To Go”, above. Peace, Radio Morillo
Zak Waters’ (@zakwatersmusic) Top 10 Playlist
Singer-songwriter Zak Waters takes some time out to give us his current top 10 songs on his iPod. Check it! 1. Tower Of Power- What is Hip 2. Scrillex- Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites 3. Twin Shadow- At My Heels 4. Benny Benassi Ft. T-Pain- Electroman (Dirtyphonics Remix) 5. The Shangri-Las- Remember (Adventure Club dubstep […]
Interview: Zak Waters (@zakwatersmusic)
Fresh off of listening to Zak Waters‘ music on SoundCloud, Zak was kind enough to take some time out for an interview with us. Check out what he had to say about his upbringing, his day job, and his plans for his album release. Radio Morillo: Where are you from? Zak Waters: I’m a born […]
Introducing: Zak Waters (@zakwatersmusic)
INFECTIOUS is the only way I can describe the track, “Heartbreak”, when I received it in an email from singer-songwriter Zak Waters. Influences from artists like Jamiroquai, Justice and Daft Punk and are evident with embellished displays of vocal prowess like the late MJ himself. With that said, Mr. Waters still sounds like something completely […]
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 […]
Les Nubians – Veuillez Veiller Sur Vous Reves
In anticipation for the release of their highly anticipated upcoming album, Nu Revolution, French duo Les Nubians have released a video to the track “Veuillez Veiller Sur Vous Reves” (that’s French for “Don’t Let Your Dreams Fall Asleep) featuring French MC John Banzaï. Nu Revolution is slated to be released in April and features, among […]
Debilos – Turn My Clock
Josh Fontan and Joan Pedrosa, otherwise known as the Spanish beatmaking outfit Debilos, have released their first record called “Turn My Clock”, which includes the original mix featuring Norwegian singer Anqui as well as three remixes. It’s a beautiful, soulful record with elements of jazz, bossa nova and crazy drum loops. A tight track, and […]
KING (@wearekingmusic) – The Story
The past 48 hours have been an adventure for Los Angeles based trio KING. Questlove happened upon their music serendipitously on Twitter, and as to be expected, when tweeted by an artist and celebrity of this caliber followers followed suit and followed KING. Now with over 1,000 followers, the talented group have won over people […]
Stephanie Morillo & Belle Boussole – Midnight Aria
Electro-soul duo Belle Boussole have teamed up with, erm, me, Stephanie “Radio” Morillo, to create a song about love and lust underneath streetlights. The tune, “Midnight Aria” was co-written by Bryan McGurn and I, and features Belle Boussole’s decadent soul-infused funk pop music as well as my penchant for dramatic lyrics and jazzy vocals. It […]
Exclusive Tracks from Gretchen Parlato’s (@gretchenparlato) Upcoming Album
Jazz chanteuse Gretchen Parlato is poised to release her new album, The Lost and Found, on April 5th. In anticipation, three new tracks from her album are being streamed exclusively on SoundCloud. Leave whatever ideas or thoughts you have about what jazz music is behind and take a listen; Parlato’s sultry vocals and the soulful […]
Carlos Gomez – New Paradigm Global Music
Bronx-born percussionist Carlos Gomez is scheduled to release his album New Paradigm Global Music on February 1st. The album features funk-groove, pop and Latin rhythms that could certainly be enjoyed while perusing a menu at a swanky New York City restaurant or a party with friends. The renowned musician incorporates elements of spirituality in his […]
Listen: Over the Rhine – The King Knows How
Ohio-based duo, Over the Rhine, is set to release their new album, The Long Surrender, via the band’s own label Great Speckled Dog on February 8. They sent us a tune from the album called “The King Knows How” and it’s an eerily soulful tune with a touch of jazz. Check it out below. enjoY! […]
P. Murray (@pmurraymusic) – First Draft: Second Edition
In time for the holidays, singer-songwriter P. Murray has released a second EP in his First Draft series, entitled First Draft: Second Edition. Where the overall feel of the first EP was brighter and infused with radio-friendly and club-worthy songs, Second Edition‘s mood is more serious. The EP includes “It’s OK”, a song about a […]
Introducing Reza Salleh (@rezasalleh)
For Malaysian audiences, there’s no introduction needed here. Singer-songwriter Reza Salleh has been charming the country’s music lovers for close to ten years, 2010 finally saw the release debut album Realize, a collection of songs he’s written in the past ten years. After graduating from Monash University in Australia, Reza returned to Malaysia and founded […]