"Roots to Grooves" explores the music, life and careers of musical artists from their earliest beginnings through to their most recent releases.
Join musicians Jay Purcell and Jesse Quigley as they discuss a different artist each week, and share their own perspectives on the subject matters at hand.
"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.
Kele Okereke had been working on his band for quite some time before landing on a dedicated 4 piece line-up. After a year and a half of road testing their songs at clubs and pubs across London, it wa…
"Biig Piig" is the stage name of Irish singer and rapper Jessica Smyth.
Her music has been described as "candlelight hip hop" by one reviewer, and others have compared her to Erykah Badu. But the real…
"Local Natives" are a 5 piece indie rock band originally from Orange Country, now based in Los Angeles.
The group originally got together in high school, doing the traditional thing of rehearsing in t…
"Franc Moody" is an electronic/dance/funk duo made up of Ned Franc and Jon Moody.
The pair began their musical journey in separate bands, often playing what they call "Swamp Pop", a big-band style fus…
"Fitz and The Tantrums" are a six piece pop outfit co-founded and led by singer Michael Fitzpatrick.
Usually for most pop groups, the formation of this band came about after Michael purchased an old c…
"Wombo" are a three piece band from Louisville, Kentucky.
Despite only being on the scene since around 2017, they have already released 3 full length albums and toured around the USA. But they are def…
"Slow Pulp" are a four piece indie rock band from Madison, Wisconsin, now based in Chicago, Illinois.
The current line-up has only been officially around since 2017, but since that time they have rele…
"The xx" are a three piece electronic indie rock band based out of London.
This band started super young, releasing their debut album in their late teens which led to awards, critical acclaim and thei…
Mark Guliana is a prolific session drummer and composer who might best be known for his work on David Bowie's last ever album "Blackstar".
Born in New Jersey, Mark started his musical journey as a tee…
Hailing from Irvine, California, "Young The Giant" are a five piece rock band who started out in high school, recording two EP's under their original name of "The Jakes". Since their early days they …
Little Dragon is a Swedish quartet tantalizing a vast audience with downtempo electronic pop. Helming the vocals, Yukimi Nagano captivates with smooth and sensual melodies over music adopted from dis…
Car Seat Headrest is a moody, DIY project led by Will Toledo. Birthing their debut music in 2010, the lofi and introspective project thrust itself into the greater indie scene. Car Seat Headrest cont…
"Saba" (aka Tahj Malik Chandler) grew up in the Austin neighborhood of the West Side of Chicago.
Growing up in a musical family, it wasn't long before Saba started crafting his own music, teaching him…
Amon Tobin is an innovative electronic music producer specializing in sound design and production techniques.
Arriving on the English scene in 1997, Amon's construction of jazz inspired, sampled drive…
"Mini Mansions" are a three piece indie rock band from California, formed in 2010.
You could kind of consider them to be a mini supergroup, as the line-up features full-time members from "Queens of Th…
Sampha is a singer-songwriter, producer, and musician from Morden, South London, and is one of the UK’s most enigmatic young artists in 2022. Sampha creates electronic soul and R&B, and is highly pra…
Polo & Pan are Paul Armand-delille, and Alexandre Grynzypan - A French house and electronic duo focused on upbeat, immersive and engaging electronica. Often playful, inspiring, and positive, Polo & P…
"Viagra Boys" are a Swedish post-punk band harnessing the powers of bombastic rock and a culture of chaos. Intrigued by drugs, emotions, and male-privilege, Viagra Boys articulate their attitude in a…
"Moses Gunn Collective" describe themselves as a glitter coated psychedelic nugget.
An eclectic mix of musicians, MGC mix up dreamy pop flavors with soulful crooning and howling riffs, creating music …
"The Holydrug Couple" are a psychedelic rock duo from Santiago, Chile, comprised of friends Ives Sepúlveda and Manuel Parra.
Since 2011 they have released a slew of albums, singles and EP's, all recor…