We Are Twin are an LA-based duo that dips into rock n roll & soul with R&B production and Pop sensibility. They have a vocal point of view of an Amy Winehouse + Florence and the Machine with production stylings of a mark Ronson, The Edge etc. Their new single “The Way We Touch” is […]
Video: Mack Wilds – Own It
Is Mack Wilds the future of R&B? I’m not sure but the beat in his new song, “Own It” is absolutely ridiculous, blending old skool NY hip-hop with the modern “electronic” sounds of today. Check out the music video to “Own It ” below and be on the lookout for his soon to be released […]
New Music: Cleo Sol – Teardrop
Retro-futuristic soul-pop artist, Cleo Sol, released a new track, “Teardrop,” this week. It is a beautiful mash-up of The Verve’s “Bitter Sweet Symphony”, Massive Attack’s “Teardrop” and Cleo’s lyrics in the opening verse. The track showcases Cleo’s diversity as an artist. She has a style and sound that is truly her own, which along with […]
Single: CleoSol – Borderline
Take some Aaliyah, mix it with some Fugees and a little bit of Kendrick Lamar and you have Uk artist, CleoSol. She sent us over her new single, “Borderline,” which apparently is the start of a new musical direction for Cleo. What got me interested in this song was the hook, which seems like it […]
Jessie Ware (@Jessie_Ware) – Strangest Feeling
Today, one of my friends tweeted me Jessie Ware and Sampha’s video, “Valentine”, which is absolutely gorgeous. Her take on electronic, R&B/soul infused music reminds me, vaguely, of Jesse Boykins III in its unabashed, fearless, and imperfect beauty (talk about a mouthful). It doesn’t do too much or try too hard, qualities I appreciate beyond […]
Listen: Kenton Dunson – Top of the World
Up and coming R&B artist, Kenton Dunson, is fresh off the release of his latest album, Creative Destruction 2. The album has been downloaded 100,000 times so far and is a prime example of how the internet is an amazing tool for up and coming artists. In honor of this milestone, Mr. Dunston has released […]
Blind Benny (@blindbenny) – The Lucid EP
Jade is back, this time as the frontwoman of the band Blind Benny. The group just dropped their new EP, entitled “The Lucid EP”, and it’s available for free download on Soundcloud. Here’s “The Lucid EP” by Blind Benny:
Stephen Marley feat. Melanie Fiona – No Cigarette Smoking (In My Room)
Four years after the release of his debut record, Mind Control, Stephen “Raggamuffin” Marley has been dropping a few singles in the past few months. “No Cigarette Smoking (In My Room)”, a very catchy, downtempo number featuring Canadian singer Melanie Fiona has quickly become one of my current favorites. It’s the right track to […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Nneka
Nigerian-German musician Nneka is quite a find; her unique blend of reggae, soul, hip-hop and just about anything else that captures her fancy makes her one of her country’s most exciting musical exports. Born and raised in Warri, Nigeria to a German mother and Nigerian father, Nneka became interested in music a few years after […]
Introducing Najwa Mahiaddin (@najwamahiaddin)
Malaysian R&B/soul singer Najwa Mahiaddin is widely known as an artist with exceptional musicianship. Just recently she performed at the “Dimanakan Ku Cari Ganti: Satu Indiepretasi” event, commemorating the contributions of iconic Malaysian artist P. Ramlee to the national culture. A student at the International College of Music, Najwa’s been delighting Malaysian audiences for years […]