Below we have the official video for Samuel‘s debut single “I Heart NY,”a stellar tune we had talked about a little while back. The video, directed by Austin Peters, was filmed in the dead of winter on Chrystie Street (NYC), and features some close friends and family members. If you look carefully you will also […]
Interview with Vanessa Fernandez
Vanessa Fernandez is known in her native Singapore as a DJ for radio station 987fm as well as being a singer with a powerful, versatile voice. She’s been making her name in the local scene, giving her the opportunity to work with different producers and musicians and honing in on her sound. Here’s what Vanessa […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 Yvette Rovira
Here’s one fresh out the inbox. New York City-based chanteuse Yvette Rovira is gearing up to release her eponymous debut album this August. The Berklee College of Music graduate delivers an infectious and sophisticated blend of funk, R&B and pop. It’s exactly what we need for a summer weekend. Here’s “Let’s Go Out Tonight” by […]
Introducing Freshlyground
I’m happy to say I came across Freshlyground when I visited South Africa two years ago, well before the “Waka Waka” craze. If you watched the World Cup opening or closing ceremonies, you noticed how the crowd went crazy when Freshlyground’s lead singer, Zolani Mahola, sang her verse in Shakira‘s “Waka Waka”. Well-loved and respected […]
New Music Video: Luisa Maita – Alento
Brazilian songstress Luisa Maita has a new music video out for the song “Alento”. Maita’s debut album, Lero-Lero, was released this month. Peep this. Peace, Radio M.
Aaron Smith – Pretty Girl
Aaron Smith, one half of Shwayze, fell in love during his travels, so much that his music evolved into something different then what Shwayze had done in the past. He decided that it needed to be heard and started a side project under his real name. (Don’t worry, Shwayze will still be around for as […]
Bat for Lashes – Daniel
English-Pakistani Bat for Lashes is my newest find. A friend emailed me asking to do a cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m On Fire” and he sent the remake version Bat for Lashes had on her 2007 album, Fur and Gold, which was simply stunning. Bat for Lashes is the stage name for 31-year-old Natasha Khan, […]
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 […]
AudioDax Releases ‘The Annexation’ Mixtape
It has finally arrived. The Annexation, the much anticipated mixtape from BBC favorite AudioDax, has finally been released and you can download it from their site. Presented by DJ Benzi & Solly, The Annexation has 11 dope tracks that shows the versatility of this Depauw University duo. Definitely will get your Monday morning going. I […]
Like a Star (cover)
When BoomBoomChik’s writers Jemex and Radio Morillo aren’t blogging, tweeting, Facebooking and working 9-5, they are somewhere reviewing, interviewing, or going through submissions. After all that’s done, they get inspired and make music. That happened to me last night post England v Germany and Argentina v Mexico. Germany and Argentina won (YAY!) all but solidifying […]
Samuel Releases Debut EP, ‘I Heart NY’
Looking for the next thing, then look no further then NYC born and bred, Samuel. This guys has massive potential with his pop tracks. Samuel is fresh off releasing his debut EP, I Heart NY, through Startime/Columbia Records. From the very xylophone hit of “I Heart NY” you know you have a hit, then when […]
Pocket Vinyl
Eric Stevenson, aka Pocket Vinyl, plays the piano and this guy has some chops. This Rochester, NY musician is coming out with a new album called Protagonist and is going on tour as a one man piano band accompanied only by a live on-stage painter (Elizabeth Jancewicz). His music is very compositional with layers of […]
Father’s Day Edition: Sade – Babyfather
Happy Father’s Day to all of the (responsible) fathers out there! Here’s one for you guys: Sade’s latest single, “Babyfather”.
Welcome: Jordy Towers
Check out this new emcee, Jordy Towers. He cites Jazz, Rock, Reggae, and R&B as his man influences and was recently signed to Roma/Blackground Records. Jordy is currently on tour supporting Lupe Fiasco and has started the countdown to the release of his debut album. In the meantime he has sent us a leak from […]
Cleopatra Stratan – Ghita
Cleopatra Stratan’s “Ghita” is my pick for cutest YouTube find in a long time. The pint sized wunderkind from Moldova is the youngest person ever to score a number one single on the charts (which was “Ghita” off of her debut album, La vârsta de trei ani, released when she was three) and a recipient […]