Vocalo Radio
Cool conversations with artists making good music
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 762
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Tender explore the dark themes of love and relationships on debut album "Modern Addiction"
London-based indie electro duo Tender is currently on a U.S tour in support of their debut album, "Modern Addiction." From depression to isolation to doubt and hope, the album unpacks a full range of…
00:13:21 |
Mon 25 Sep 2017
Bernie Levv crafts a soulful disco tinged sound on new EP "House of Levv"
Early on in her career, Chicago soul singer Bernie Levv generated a buzz with her Golden Hour EP. Now, the SAVEMONEY affiliate is bringing her soulful disco tinged flavor full circle with her new EP,…
00:15:33 |
Wed 13 Sep 2017
White Mystery on rock as a vehicle for social change
Garage Rock duo White Mystery are staples in Chicago’s music community and have remained prolific throughout their 9 year music career. Jesse Menendez spoke with Alex and Francis about their 8th stud…
00:14:43 |
Thu 24 Aug 2017
Kastaway explores spirituality and local issues on My Life In Music II
Chicago Hip Hop artist Kastaway is set to release his new project, My Life in Music 2. A collection of deeply personal songs that chronicle the young MC’s experiences over the last year and place him…
00:16:25 |
Tue 22 Aug 2017
Knox Fortune talks production style, making tracks for Chance The Rapper, Joey Purp & upcoming album
Though his name may not be familiar yet, Knox Fortune's production has been featured on releases from artists like Chance The Rapper, Joey Purp, and many more. Now the young singer and producer is lo…
00:09:21 |
Tue 15 Aug 2017
Vocalo at Lollapalooza 2017 - Interview with Harriet Brown
L.A.-based singer and producer Harriet Brown stopped by the Vocalo tent at Lollapalooza shortly after his set and spoke with Jill Hopkins about his new album "Contact" and its "romantic funk" sound.
00:09:59 |
Tue 08 Aug 2017
Vocalo at Lollapalooza 2017 - Interview with Kweku Collins
Jesse and Jill spoke with Chicago Hip Hop artist Kweku Collins who opened this year's festival. They spoke about his performance and the themes behind his latest project "Grey," such as the erasure o…
00:11:55 |
Tue 08 Aug 2017
Vocalo at Lollapalooza 2017: Interview with The O'My's
Jesse and Jill sat down with Maceo and Nick of Chicago rock and soul band The O'My's shortly after their set at Lollapalooza.
00:09:15 |
Tue 08 Aug 2017
Vocalo at Lollapalooza 2017: Interview with Run The Jewels
Killer Mike and El-P of Run The Jewels showed Vocalo some love and stopped by our tent at Lollapalooza to chop it up with Jesse and Jill ahead of their set.
00:10:54 |
Mon 07 Aug 2017
Vocalo at Lollapalooza 2017: Interview with Little Dragon
Jesse and Jill sat down with Swedish electronic pop band Little Dragon ahead of their live set at Lollapalooza.
00:10:30 |
Mon 07 Aug 2017
Producer and composer IKON talks new EP "Auragami" and its more polished electronic sound
For the last several years, Chicago has been at the center of the country’s Hip Hop movement. Our local artists are the talk of the nation and there is no shortage of talent coming from our city’s li…
00:11:52 |
Mon 31 Jul 2017
The Moses Gun reflect on loss and urgency on the power trio's bombastic "Triage"
On their new EP "Triage," Chicago rock power trio The Moses Gun have dug deep into the vaults and brought to tape some nearly forgotten gems. The result is a bombastic 3 track EP that dwells on the t…
00:15:29 |
Thu 27 Jul 2017
Hugh Lee discusses TV's influence on his upbringing and his new EP "TV's Foster Child"
Up and coming Hip Hop artist Hugh Lee hails from the Austin neighborhood in Chicago. His new EP is called "T.V.'s Foster Child" and explores his experiences growing up in a household of a hard workin…
00:12:38 |
Thu 20 Jul 2017
Vocalo at Pitchfork - Madame Gandhi: "I've always wanted young women to own their voices"
Kiran Gandhi performs as Madame Gandhi and opened Pitchfork Music Festival this year on the Red Stage. Morning AMp host Jill Hopkins spoke with the L.A based electronic music artist, drummer, singer …
00:03:49 |
Mon 17 Jul 2017
DJ Shadow talks sampling vs synth based production and his views on trends in music
For over twenty years, California based DJ and producer DJ Shadow has been leaving his distinct mark on Hip Hop. Along the way he’s collaborated with some of the genre's most revered artists like Q-T…
00:13:39 |
Wed 12 Jul 2017
Deep Fayed explores themes of love and coping with depression on new album Full Spectrum Of
Chicago progressive Hip Hop / Jazz project Deep Fayed recently released "Full Spectrum Of," a new album that explores themes of love and coping with depression. Jesse Menendez spoke with band leader …
00:11:19 |
Tue 27 Jun 2017
Sidewalk Chalk combine musical complexity with lyrical directness on "An Orchid Is Born"
On their new album, "An Orchid Is Born," Chicago collective Sidewalk Chalk deliver an impressive 16-track collection of complex and intricate Hip Hop / Jazz / Soul fusion punctuated by Rico Sisney's …
00:16:50 |
Mon 26 Jun 2017
Ice Cube celebrates 25th anniversary of Death Certificate and launch of BIG3 basketball league
Seminal West Coast rap icon Ice Cube is dipping his toes into the realm of professional basketball with the launch of his new 3 on 3 league, The BIG 3. Jill Hopkins spoke with Cube about his new ende…
00:04:54 |
Fri 16 Jun 2017
Melo Makes Music discusses open mindedness when it comes to his influences and teases next release
Melo Makes Music hails from Chicago’s South Side and believes that artists should never define themselves in concrete terms and therefore he strives to create music free of genre. His music is atmosp…
00:15:39 |
Mon 12 Jun 2017
Manwolves discuss their eclectic sound and new single "Roses"
Using trumpet, guitar, bass, keys, and drums Evanston outfit Manwolves are the latest band to emerge from Chicagoland’s music community. Jesse Menendez spoke with Manwolves about the development of t…
00:10:39 |
Tue 06 Jun 2017
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