It’s hard to believe it’s been four years since Luz Divina released her debut, The Other Side. She was a regular on the New York City dance scene; a successful production deal with DJ Jonathan Peters who produced her hit track “In Your Eyes” lead to wide exposure on radio stations such as KTU and […]
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, […]
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
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”.
Amanda Brown – Dreamer
Amanda Brown is a LaGuardia alum that can boast of having a pretty good career: she was a backup singer for Alicia Keys and performs regularly in New York City. Here’s a snippet of her new song, “Dreamer”, which we’re hoping to hear on an upcoming album.
Review: Jade’s Listening Social, 6/16/10
Ever recall those parties or get-togethers that were so on point you had to give your compliments to the host/ess? How about that one free event you would have paid for because it was so good? Jade‘s “IMHC Remix Listening Social” on June 16th belongs in both categories. The event was hosted at RdV, a […]
Catherine Feeny – People in the Hole
I found Catherine Feeny while sifting through BoomBoomChik’s inbox and I’ve been listening to her latest release, People in the Hole, on repeat for two days. It’s an album that invokes images of autumnal change, humility, and virtuosity The album contains the sounds of yesteryear (such as the song “He’s Like You Only Better” and […]
Listen: Sheila Nicholls
Sheila Nicholls is a British singer-songwriter who now resides in Los Angeles. Since moving to the US from England, Sheila has performed with NY-based group Splendid Fork, recorded 3 solo albums and started her own label, Essex Girl Records. After she released two albums with Hollywood Records, she decided to lay low and teach her […]
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 […]
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 […]
Yuna – Decorate
Here’s a heart and soul warmer for the cloudy days we’ve been having here in the Northeast. Malaysian singer/songwriter Yuna has a new lo-fi video out to her song “Decorate”. It’s a beautiful song; it’s short and sweet and the video is slightly reminiscent of Coldplay‘s “Yellow” and the short film “La Jetee” by Chris […]
Gypsy-Punk Music from Samuel Stewart
Samuel Stewart, a Londoner-by-way of LA, use to be part of the UK band Blondelle. Now he is flying with a new band form LA that makes some awesome gypsy-punk music that straight up reminds of Gogol Bordello if he were a little more reserved and had pop sensibility. Drawing on influences from Roxy Music […]
Calvin Harris – Flashback
Scottish DJ, producer, singer/songwriter Calvin Harris brings us another one with “Flashback” off of his 2009 release Ready for the Weekend. Alright, so it’s not the weekend (at least here, in Malaysia), but why not herald in another work week with a good jam? It’ll keep you motivated. peace, Radio M. (formerly “bixo do coco”)
Music Video: Sade – Soldier Of Love
It has been 8 years since Sade released new music, but that is about to change. Below is the video to the new Sade single, “Soldier of Love,” which she co-produced with Mike Pela. The song was written by Sade along with longtime collaborators Andrew Hale, Stuart Matthewman and Paul Spencer Denman. It is the […]
Album Review: @Julianshah- Un Ange Passe
Julian Shah-Tayler is a solo artist who writes, produces and performs all his own music. He has produced and/or played guitar, bass and keyboards and sung in bands with Siobhan Fahey, Courtney Love, Joaquin Phoenix, Whitey, drinkme, Adamandevil, Bunny, Piel, Xerox, PFC and many more. He is set to release his debut Solo EP, “Un […]
Allison Mixology – Peanut Butter and Coffee
My bombshell friend from High School, Allison, who is behind Allison Mixology, is taking the indie punk-rock scene one venue at time with here awesome acoustic punk-rock sound. From Orange County, New York down to Brooklyn and New York City, she was once the singer of She’s Automatic, as well as the front woman of […]
Free Download: Joy – Do You Know What It’s Like
Singer/songwriter Joy first came on the scene three years ago with her debut Set Free (available on iTunes). Her music, always full of energy and well written both musically and lyrically, is a combination of rock, funk, and soul. Joy is back on the soundwaves and has graciously provided a free download of her new […]
Album Review: Yael Meyer – Heartbeat EP
Yael Meyer is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles. Born in Chile, she started dancing and singing at a young age, and was later accepted to the Berkley School of Music in Boston where her passion took off. In 2004 she release her debut EP, Common Ground () to great fanfare. She is […]