Vocalo Radio
Cool conversations with artists making good music
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 763
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Shamir Reclaims His Rock Roots with Guitar-Driven, Socially Poignant Album "Resolution"
Shamir burst into the national spotlight in 2015 with the upbeat dance single "On the Regular." Since then, the Las Vegas-based singer, musician and actor has taken his sound back to his roots - writ…
00:12:42 |
Thu 24 Jan 2019
Jordanna Embraces Sexually Empowered Feminism and Sound
Jordanna's vocals leap from your speakers with a bluesy soul that would surely make her influences - Etta James, Amy Winehouse, SZA, and Janice Joplin - proud.
Her debut EP, "Sweet Tooth," has made …
00:14:36 |
Tue 15 Jan 2019
Drea The Vibe Dealer is on a mystical journey to self-mastery, attunement and spirituality
Drea The Vibe Dealer does exactly what her name says. In songwriting that lives in the space between atmospheric melodies and jazzy instrumentals, the vibes being dealt are heady. Jill Hopkins spoke …
00:12:20 |
Wed 09 Jan 2019
Dej Monae is Taking Her R&B to the Top
Dej Monae's voice and talent belie her young years. The Chicago R&B singer is poised to have a stellar 2019 with her most recent release, "Love Me Right" boasting over 400K streams, and her entire ad…
00:10:01 |
Tue 08 Jan 2019
Black Girl Superhero, Rahkii, is Zooming
Rahkii is a Chicago singer / songwriter whose sound is too big for one genre. She’s worked as a background vocalist for Jennifer Hudson, Eryn Allen Kane and Patti LaBelle, and it’s high time for her …
00:14:40 |
Mon 07 Jan 2019
Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge discuss their Harlem Renaissance inspired project
Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge are a two man super group of production and composition. From Adrian's work with Ghostface Killah and Raekwon to Ali's career behind the decks for A Tribe Calle…
00:12:05 |
Thu 13 Dec 2018
Emilie Modaff Breaks Down New Walls With Their Latest Release "Clean House"
Emilie Modaff is a singer, songwriter, and a force of nature. Their latest release is titled "Clean House", and it is as emotional as it is fantastic. Emilie stopped by the Vocalo studio with bassist…
00:12:01 |
Wed 12 Dec 2018
Dassit brings together vast and varying influences on debut album "What A Year"
Dassit's debut album "What A Year" packs vast and varying influences along with numerous features into one eclectic, fusion release. Seamlessly traversing Hip Hop, Jazz, Brazilian rhythms and a pleth…
00:10:35 |
Tue 11 Dec 2018
Pat Battle Out To Make Rap Dangerous Again
Pat Battle, an emerging Chicago emcee, stopped by the studio to talk with Jill Hopkins about how he first became involved in hip hop, his influences, and his latest record "Call Me By My Rap Name", a…
00:13:34 |
Mon 10 Dec 2018
Brother Ali reflects on 15 years since Shadows On The Sun, talks growth and sensitivity in art
Brother Ali is one of the linchpins of Rhymesayers Entertainment and it's probably because he's one of the best sayers of rhymes out there. His latest album is called "All The Beauty In This Whole Li…
00:11:41 |
Thu 06 Dec 2018
P.O.S and Astronautalis team up for full length Four Fists album
Doomtree's P.O.S and Astronautalis have been collaborating and appearing on each others' albums since 2008. This collaboration evolved into a full-on joint effort when the duo formed FOUR FISTS. They…
00:07:40 |
Tue 04 Dec 2018
Paul Abrahamian on his Pop Noir band Van Alden, debut EP and his time on Big Brother reality show
In his musical project, Van Alden, singer Paul Abrahamian writes songs that wash over you with lush Pop Noir sounds. He spoke with Jill Hopkins about the debut EP, his hardcore music beginnings as we…
00:15:00 |
Mon 03 Dec 2018
Brandon James Soothes Hearts, Moves Bodies and Feeds the Soul with Impassioned R&B
Brandon James is a Chicago R&B singer and songwriter with a voice to soothe hearts, move bodies and feed the soul. Brandon joined Jill Hopkins in the studio to talk about how he first became involved…
00:12:02 |
Fri 30 Nov 2018
Rich Jones shares thoughts on new album, positivity and pursuit of deeper relationships with others
Rich Jones is a singer, rapper and songwriter who relishes in the genre-blending approach to Hip Hop. On his latest release, "The Shoulder You Lean On," we find out about the contemplative side of a …
00:12:32 |
Tue 27 Nov 2018
Vagabond Maurice Meditates on Black Liberation, Nerd Mythology and Self on New Atmospheric Album
On his new album "A Garden at the End of the World," Vagabond Maurice blends the lines between atmospheric Jazz, Hip Hop, Afrocentrism and Anime. His lyrics float over dreamy breaks and meditate on t…
00:18:48 |
Mon 26 Nov 2018
KC Ortiz on her grungy and glamorous brand of Rap and long journey to embracing Trans identity
KC Ortiz brings Chicago's Queer art scene to every ball! Her 8-track mixtape Church Tapesand her full length Beach Street have cemented her firmly as a prominent Chicago MC. She spoke with Jill Hopki…
00:17:52 |
Tue 20 Nov 2018
"Sinner Songwriter," Phillip Michael Scales plays live on Vocalo, talks recent collaborations
Singer Songwriter, Phillip Michael Scales joined Jill Hopkins on The Morning AMp to play a few of his songs live ahead of his show on Thursday 11/15 at Schubas in Chicago.
For more info on Phillip …
00:12:53 |
Mon 12 Nov 2018
Tatiana Hazel Discusses Her Bilingual Approach to Songwriting
We spoke with singer Tatiana Hazel (@tatianahazel) about her music, mixing English and Spanish in her songwriting and her latest Single "Sí o No".
00:10:41 |
Thu 08 Nov 2018
Blue Man Group debuts new instruments and themes in revamped production
For over 20 years, The Blue Man Group shows at The Brian Street Theater have been a cultural touchstone in Chicago's art scene. A lot has changed about the show since its premiere and the changes kee…
00:14:26 |
Mon 05 Nov 2018
Corr Kendricks on balancing music with acting and new Single "Feelin Like The Man"
Corr Kendricks is Black Rambo on Fox's "Empire" and Yosh on Showtime's "The Chi." But before he was an actor, he was a musician. His new Single, "Feelin Like The Man," is out now. Jill Hopkins spoke …
00:14:05 |
Tue 30 Oct 2018
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