Roots to Grooves

Charlotte Day Wilson

rootstogrooves@signlradio.com (Jay Purcell, Jesse Quigley, Charlotte Day Wilson) — Tue, 5 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0000

A completely self-produced, and self-released artist, Charlotte Day Wilson is a multi-talented singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Toronto Canada. She first came to a lot of listener's attentions with her second EP "CDW" which dropped in 2016. Since then Charlotte has continued to drop singles, EP's and finally a debut album, 2021's "Alpha".

Her sound has been solidly consistent throughout, with seemingly stripped back, minimal production enveloping her smooth vocals and layered electronic textures.

Join us as we discuss her creative techniques and career so far.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

fun.

Tue, 8 Aug 2023 15:00:00 +0000

In the early 2010's there was no escaping the massively catchy big pop anthems of "fun.", a trio originally from New York who after their second album disappeared from the scene.

We share the story of how "fun." got together in the the first place, explore their songwriting process, and discuss what brought about their so called hiatus.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Miink

Tue, 1 Aug 2023 15:00:00 +0000

"Miink" is a rising British producer who almost defies categorization. His music has been described as dark, mysterious and edgy, with his use of experimental organic sounding electronica and haunting vocals.

Ultimately "Miink" doesn't want his music to be intellectualized, and thinks people will mostly likely enjoy his sounds in a solitary environment.

Join us as we dive deeper!

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Arc De Soleil

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +0000

"Arc De Soleil" is just one of many musical projects from Swedish based producer Daniel Kadawatha, and a project which has often been described as sounding very similar to the Thai-funk-guitar sounds of "Khruangbin".

Join us as we dive deeper into the sounds of "Arc De Soleil", and also explore the other projects and creative approaches of the multi-talented, genre hopping Daniel Kadawatha.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Nanna.B

Tue, 4 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Nanna.B is a singer, songwriter and producer originally from Denmark.

She first hit the scene with her amazing album "Vitaphone", a completely DIY release. But after realizing the limits her home country could offer her music career she made the move to Los Angeles where she has collaborated with luminaries such as "Shafiq Husayn", "Anderson .Paak" and "Mndsgn".

Join us as we dive deeper into Nanna's sound and her creative approaches.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

ELIZA

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Hailing from Camden, London, ELIZA is a singer and songwriter whose sound can best be described as restrained R&B and Neo Soul.

ELIZA first came to public attention in 2010 as Eliza Doolittle, along with her debut album of the same title. At this time she was signed to the major record label "Parlophone", who were pushing her to write and release pop hits. After a couple of albums ELIZA become disillusioned with this approach. She left the record label, changed her stage name to simply "ELIZA" and began writing and recording a new album, "A Real Romantic", which would result in her most authentic sounding music to date.

Join us as we discuss her career, her creative approaches, and her famous family.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Tennis

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Hailing from Colorado, "Tennis" are a husband and wife indie dream pop duo.

Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore met during college while attending the same philosophy class. After becoming a couple and graduating college, Patrick convinced Alaina to join him on his quest to sail across the world, an adventure which they could later explore on their debut album "Cape Dory".

Since those early days the duo have continued to release multiple albums and tour the world.

Join us as we discuss their career to date, and spin a few select tunes from their discography.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Yaeji

Wed, 31 May 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Originally born in Flushing, Queens, Yaeji (aka Kathy Yaeji Lee) moved around a lot as a child, including Atlanta Georgia, and her parents homeland of South Korea. She found this clash of cultures evident in her early years but it wasn't until she went to college as a teenager that she would find comfort in the the worlds of hip hop and electronic music. Via a stint at the college radio station, a popular club night in the city, and to her own DJ'ing activities, Yaeji eventually found her own self-produced sound.

Join us as we discuss Yaeji's history and creative approaches.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

An Interview with "Muzi"

Tue, 23 May 2023 15:00:00 +0000

"Muzi" is a South African singer, songwriter, DJ and producer who has released 4 studio albums since 2016, and who mixes traditional sounds with a new electronic approach.

On this episode we discuss everything from his background, to his creative approaches and how fatherhood fundamentally changed his outlook to a career in music.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

MØ

Tue, 9 May 2023 15:00:00 +0000

"MØ" is the stage name of Danish singer, songwriter and electronic pop artist "Karen Ørsted".

MØ started her musical career in mid-2000's Copenhagen where she wrote and performed in a number of acts in the city's punk scene. From there her network grew and she started to make featured guest appearances on a number of EDM tracks from the likes of Avicii and Major Lazer. In fact it was her break-out track with Major Lazer, "Lean On" which brought her to mainstream attention.

Join Jay and Jesse for the full story, and to listen to a selection of tracks from "MØ".

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

MisterWives

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0000

MisterWives are a 5 piece indie pop/rock band originally formed in 2012 in New York, when lead singer Mandy Lee wanted an 80s cover band for her prom themed 18th birthday party. Guitarist William Hehir stepped up to help, enlisting a few of his musician friends and before long the whole group were writing original music together.

After a few initial shows around New York, the band were signed at one pivotal show at the now closed Canal Room venue in Manhattan.

Join Jay and Jesse for the full discussion on how this band got together, wrote their material, and released multiple albums to critical accliam.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Wu-Lu

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Wu-Lu is Miles Romans-Hopcraft, a music producer from South London who defies genre categorization.

A lot of newer listeners may be familiar with his punk infused 2nd album "LOGGERHEAD", his debut release on the legendary Warp Records. But Wu-Lu's history goes back further than that, incorporating numerous collaborations, singles and EP's, each one with a unique sound.

Join us as we discuss the sounds and creative approaches of "Wu-Lu".

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Masego

rootstogrooves@signlradio.com (Masego, Micah Davis, Jay Purcell, Jesse Quigley) — Tue, 4 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Originally born in Jamaica, and relocating to Virginia USA at the age of 8, Masego is a multi-talented solo artist, saxophonist and music producer who has coined his own genre, "Trap-House-Jazz".

Masego is the stage name of "Micah Davis" who, by all accounts, grew up in a traditional and religious household. He was however surrounded by music growing up. At home his bedroom was also the place where his parents kept their large collection of vinyl records which included everything from Stevie Wonder to Cab Calloway. At Church, Masego was exposed to Gospel music and declared drums as the first instrument he gravitated to.

As a teenager, via his friends in high-school, Masego would be exposed to Hip Hop music for the first time, and became a fan of artists such as Andre 3000. It was around this time that he started taking music more seriously, jamming with other musicians and starting to make his own beats.

Today Masego is a rising R&B artist with impressive collaborations under his belt, such as the track "Champagne Poetry" with Drake.

Join Jay and Jesse as they take a deep dive into Masego's work, and discuss the inspirational themes that come up.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Cleo Sol

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Cleo Sol has kind of had two careers in music so far.

In the late 2000's she had a major label deal with Island Records, and put out a few singles which gained moderate mainstream success in the UK. After recording an entire album which should have been her debut, Cleo decided to shelve it and go on a hiatus that would last over 5 years.

When Cleo decided to return to music, she did it on her own terms, with all new material that is authentic, honest and supremely soulful.

Join Jay and Jesse as they discuss Cleo's music career to date, and we spin a few of our favorite selections form her back catalogue.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Steve Lacy

rootstogrooves@signlradio.com (Jay Purcell, Jesse Quigley, Steve Lacy) — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +0000

At only 24 years old, Steve Lacy has managed to rack up an impressive list of credits. Not only was his first ever music project the album "Ego Death" by The Internet, he has also performed, featured and produced for the likes of Tyler the Creator, Solange Knowles, Kendrick Lamar and many others.

What is even more striking is that this young singer-songwriter also produced and released a lot of his early work solely with the use of the Garage Band software on his iPod Touch.

Join us as we discuss Steve's music, creative approach and mindset.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Joy Crookes

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +0000

At only 24 years old, Joy Crookes has already achieved what many artists dream of. An appearance on "Colors" which reached millions of viewers across the world, performing live at the Glastonbury Music Festival, and selling out her own debut European tour.

Joy's lyrics are full of narrative, and she certainly has opinions on modern day Britain.

Join Jay and Jesse for the full conversation and listen to a few of their selections from Joy's discography.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Post Animal

rootstogrooves@signlradio.com (SIGNL) — Tue, 7 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000

With four full length albums under the belt, this Chicago five piece have been described as a mix somewhere between Tame Impala, Black Sabbath and Pink Floyd, and also count Joe Keery (aka Steve Harrington from "Stranger Things") as a founding member.

Join us as we dive into the sound and creative approaches of this still underground band.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Bag Raiders

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000

"Shooting Stars" is a track that has been out in the wild for many years and you've probably heard it via the TV or, more likely, on a meme.

Despite the catchy track, there is more to the story of this Australian indietronica duo known as "Bag Raiders". Join Jay and Jesse as we discuss their creative approaches and spin a few of our favorite tunes.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Sticky Fingers

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000

This week we discuss controversial Sydney rockers "Sticky Fingers".

At one time this group described themselves as the "guinea pig for cancel culture". But was their cancellation justified and their own fault? As well as diving into the music Jay and Jesse discuss how this band might not have been prepared to deal with the negative media attention that came their way a few years ago, and how they bounced back to continue releasing new material.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Moonchild

Wed, 8 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Amber Navran, Max Bryk and Andris Mattson originally met while studying jazz at USC, but it wasn't until Amber was going on a solo West Coast tour that the trio came together, originally to play her music for the tour, they soon bonded over a shared love of Neo Soul artists such as Erykah Badu and D'Angelo.

Since then "Moonchild" have seen steady, organic rise to their fan base. And it doesn't hurt that they have picked up a few famous listeners along the way, such as Stevie Wonder.

Pair their music with the knowledge that this group is super humble and highly aware of the use of "intention", and you have a winning combination.

Join Jay and Jesse as they discuss the history and creative approaches of "Moonchild".

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Bloc Party

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 16:00:00 +0000

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 was a chance meeting at a Franz Ferdinand gig that Kele was able to hand over a demo CD of his band's material to a couple of the Franz members, as well as influential British radio DJ Steve Lamacq. From there, radio play and single releases commenced.

Finally "Bloc Party" launched onto the scene in 2005 with their debut album "Silent Alarm", a blistering, energy filled piece of genius. Since then they have not stopped touring and releasing new music, albeit with a number of line-up changes, and a brief hiatus.

Join Jay and Jesse as they discuss the history and creatives approaches of London's "Bloc Party".

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Biig Piig

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 16:00:00 +0000

"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 reality is that Jess doesn't feel ready yet to put a label on her sound, or make a bold statement about the sonic direction she is going in. She has also yet to release a debut album, with only a back-catalogue of one-off singles and a few EP's having been released since 2017.

Join Jay and Jesse for a discussion on Biig Piig's music, career and creative approaches so far.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Local Natives

Tue, 3 Jan 2023 16:00:00 +0000

"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 their parents garage, and it was early on that they made a decision to harmonize all their vocals in a similar vein to their inspirations, "The Beach Boys" and "Crosby Stills and Nash".

After some members graduated college, and some dropped out, they decided to move together to a house in Los Angeles and began writing and recording their debut album "Gorilla Manor".

Listen to the full episode to catch our full discussion on "Local Natives".

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Franc Moody

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000

"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 fusion of traditional rhythm and blues and country. They would play this music together with a collective of other musicians in a warehouse venue they dubbed "The Arch", where late nights and a rave-like atmosphere were common.

From those early days, Ned and Jon decided to join forces, crafting their own unique sound of uplifting, dance orientated disco vibes.

Join Jay and Jesse as they discuss the music and creative approaches of London's "Franc Moody".

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Fitz and The Tantrums

Tue, 6 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000

"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 church organ and was instantly inspired to start writing new music. Five phone calls and one rehearsal later, they were performing their first live show in LA.

Everything about this group seems to have happened instantly and spontaneously. Join us as we explore these magical series of events.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Wombo

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000

"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 definitely still underground and on the tour grind.

Join us as we discuss their music and spin a few of our selections.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Slow Pulp

Tue, 1 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000

"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 released a slew of increasingly impressive EP's, leading up to their debut LP "Moveys" which was released in 2020.

Join us as we discuss this new and rising group.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

The xx

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +0000

"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 their own headline world tour. That might be a lot to take in for musicians of any age, let alone a teenager. But this group have managed to stay leveled headed and humble as they explore their very own unique personal sound.

Join Jay and Jesse as they discuss "The xx's" career and music so far.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Mark Guliana

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +0000

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 teenager taking drum lessons where he was encouraged to explore multiple genres, with a focus on Jazz.

Initially basing himself in New York, Mark has gone on to play in multiple Jazz ensembles, and compose his own original albums.

Join us as we discuss his musical career to date, his inspirations and creative approaches.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Young The Giant

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0000

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 have gone on to release a slew of studio albums, work with top producers and tour the world.

Join us as we dive deeper into "Young The Giant's" music and story.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Little Dragon

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0000

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 disco, new wave, and vocal jazz.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Car Seat Headrest

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0000

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 continues to expand its boundaries with a refined production approach dominated by electronic instrumentation.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Saba

Tue, 6 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0000

"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 himself music production and setting up an early home recording studio in his Grandma's basement.

Saba has also collaborated with other rising talent out of Chicago, including "Noname", "Smino" and "Chance The Rapper".

Join us as we discuss Saba's career to date, and his approach to writing music.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Amon Tobin

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0000

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 driven output inspired listeners and critics alike.

Amon Tobin has garnered substantial notoriety for his advanced production methods and cinematic compositions.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Mini Mansions

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0000

"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 The Stone Age" as well as members from "The Last Shadow Puppets" and "Arctic Monkeys".

Over the course of three full length albums and a slew of EP's, "Mini Mansions" have explored a lo-fi rock sound that often times aligns itself more with a 60's pop orientated sound, with inspirations such as Pink Floyd and The Beatles.

Join us as we dive deeper into the sonic world of this underground band.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Sampha

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0000

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 praised for his considerable songwriting and production skills.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Polo & Pan

Tue, 9 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0000

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 & Pan are influenced by sounds and tradition from around the world.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Viagra Boys

Tue, 2 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0000

"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 punishing approach to music.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Moses Gunn Collective

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0000

"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 that feels simultaneously classic and fresh.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

The Holydrug Couple

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0000

"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 recorded by themselves in Sepúlveda's home bedroom studio in Santiago. This is an ultra underground band who have barely done any press interviews. If you are into bands such as Tame Impala or Unknown Mortal Orchestra, this is a duo you should definitely add to your listening rotation.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Danger Mouse

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Danger Mouse is Brian Burton: a musical auteur and producer extraordinaire. Brian has etched out his place in music by creating symbiotic relationships with juxtaposing music style and genre. Danger Mouse has created an abundance of seminal music involving artists such as Jay Z, Beck, and CeeLo Green.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Japanese Breakfast

Tue, 5 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Japanese Breakfast is Michelle Zauner. Born in Korea and raised in Eugene, Oregon, the Brooklyn based artist engages the listener with tasteful experimentation, and deeply intimate indie rock. Michelle further demonstrates her prowess in introspection with her New York Times best selling book, “Crying in H Mart”, where she reflects on her place in her American-Korean culture.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Little Simz

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Little Simz is London born Simbiatu Ajikawo. Bursting onto the music scene with authority, Simz is a rapper first, and an actor second. Simz entices you with engaging compositions and acute storytelling, detailing her experience with life and maturity.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Electric Guest

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Electric Guest is Asa Taccone and Matthew Compton. After a nonrandom opportunity to work with Brian Burton, AKA ‘Danger Mouse’, the dynamic duo began creating funky indie rock with a lofi twinge – harkening back to a simpler time. With three albums released, Electric Guest continues to experiment, propelling their way to a poppier aesthetic.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Jessie Ware

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Jessie Ware is an English pop songwriter, performer, and podcaster. Garnering acclaim in 2012 with her debut album, Devotion, she has built a successful music career with blooming potential, and has worked alongside renowned artists such as Nicki Minaj and Ed Sheeran.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Foxygen

Tue, 7 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Foxygen is Sam France and Jonathan Rado; an experimental and progressive indie music production duo based in Los Angeles California. Following a musical encounter in high school, Sam and Jonathan realized a shared affinity of classic artists such as Led Zeppelin and Lou Reed, and the Westlake duo began writing their own original compositions via Foxygen.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Tank and the Bangas

Tue, 31 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Tank and the Bangas are a bundle of joy and positivity sheathed in music and verse. In 2017, the New Orleans based group performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series, launching them onto the worldwide stage in bombastic fashion. Henceforth, Tank and the Bangas continue to inspire and enlighten an eager and growing community.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Magdalena Bay

Tue, 24 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Magdelena Bay is Matt Lewin and Mica Tenenbaum, a young pop music duo with a retro aesthetic and a progressive persuasion. Magdalena Bay honed their sound with multiple singles and short EPs, taking cues from praised producers and prized pop stars, before dropping their debut full length album, "Mercurial World".

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Tom Misch

Tue, 17 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Tom Misch is a producer of downtempo, beats who incorporates his own vocals and jazz infused guitar playing into his tracks. Tom rose to prominence as a teenage bedroom producer in the 2010's, uploading his beats to SoundCloud. It wasn't long before his creations were catching the ears of DJ's and listeners across the globe.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Flying Lotus

Tue, 10 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Flying Lotus is Steven Ellison, a progressive electronic music producer fusing hip hop, jazz, and dubstep, into tasty cocktails of novel vibration. A descendant of the famed Coltrane family, Flying Lotus continues to supply high quality, inventive sound, pushing the boundaries of popular music.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Eli Keszler

Tue, 3 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Eli Keszler is a New York based producer, performer, and percussionist, known for grand art installations and inventive compositions. Informed by improvisation and experimental noise, Eli Keszler utilizes unique techniques to create inventive motions of sound.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Mount Kimbie

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Mount Kimbie is Dominic Maker and Kai Campos, an electronic duo from South Bank, London.

Arguably responsible for popularizing the term ‘post-dubstep’, Mount Kimbie expand on the tenants of dubstep, anchored by drowsy electronica, bathed in hazy ambience.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Joywave

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Joywave is a New York electro-pop indie band formed in 2010. After seeing success releasing collaborations with coincident artists, Joywave paved their way to acclaim with their own heavy hitting dance grooves and post-punk edge.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Richard Ashcroft

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Richard Ashcroft is Britain’s spiritual successor to the forefathers of English alternative rock. As lead songwriter and frontman for the renowned project, the Verve, Ashcroft’s mysterious and tortured soul entices you into his musical world via charismatic charm, emotional intensity, and sheer fervor for rock music.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Kaytranada

Tue, 5 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Kaytranada is Haitian born, Canadian raised, Louis Kevin Celestin. Finding a love for DJing and producing in his teens, Kaytranada released digital EPs, albums and remix compilations where he honed his skills with musical frills. Working with pillars of the industry, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, and Gorillaz, Kaytradana has woven his way into the hearts and minds of music contemporaries across the globe.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Zero 7

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000

"Zero 7" is the legendary European downtempo pop group with releases spanning 3 decades. Beginning as tea boys at a London recording studio, producers Henry Binns and Sam Hardeker began releasing their own pop influenced electronica and ambient jazz. "Zero 7" continues to explore the likes of acid jazz, funk, and laid-back soul as they expand their collection of enduring style, and music worthwhile.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Hauschka

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000

"Hauschka" is the solo project of German pianist, composer and producer Volker Bertelmann.

Volker's approach to music is described as "Prepared Piano", a technique which sees him experiment with the piano by placing objects between the strings to create new and unique sounds. It is a technique which he discovered completely by accident, before he found that other pianists have been doing the same thing, going back as far as the 1940's, and that there was a name for it.

Join Jay and Jesse as they discuss Volker's history and approach to music. Plus hear some choice selects, as well as possibly some embarrassing old material from Volker's early days in music.

"Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL.

Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000

"Unknown Mortal Orchestra" is the musical project from singer, guitarist and songwriter Ruban Nielson.

Ruban was born in Darwin Australia, but moved to New Zealand when he was a child. His first artistic inclinations were towards illustration, being influenced by comic books ranging from Spiderman to Spawn. Despite having parents that were heavily into music, it wasn't until Ruban turned 19 that he finally decided to learn the guitar. He formed a band with his brother called "The Mint Chicks" and eventually went on tour, supporting well known artists, such as The White Stripes.

It would be a decade later, after moving with his family to Portland Oregon, that Ruban would eventually create the "Unknown Mortal Orchestra" moniker. A project spawned from working away in his basement home recording studio, and leading to a surprising turn of events that would land him a record deal.

This is a fascinating story, and probably one of our longest episodes so far. We hope you enjoy the conversation.

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El Michels Affair

Tue, 8 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Leon Michels grew up in New York, picking up the Saxophone while he was in high school. His teachers introduced him to early jazz from artists such as Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington.

It was his encounter with the musicians that would go on to form "Budos Band" that introduced him to the world of deep funk and afrobeat, and from there Leon would go on to experiment with his own recordings, initially on a multitrack reel-to-reel recorder a friend had gifted him, and eventually to putting out his own music under the "El Michels Affair" moniker.

Leon's career has also seen him work on projects for high profile artists such as "Lana Del Rey" and being sampled by producers working with "Beyonce".

On this episode Jay and Jesse dive deeper into Leon's back catalogue as well as his approach and workflow to making music.

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Deerhunter

Tue, 1 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000

"Deerhunter" are an American rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, originally formed in 2001 by frontman Bradford Cox (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and drummer Moses Archuleta.

Bradford prefers an organic approach to writing and recording, which means he favors a sound that doesn't sound too planned or orchestrated. This was most evident in their early releases where a punk rock, lofi garage sound fused with meandering arrangements and repetitive rhythms. But throughout the years the band have honed their craft, pumping out numerous albums as well as a few EP's that they would regularly give out to fans at the their shows.

In this episode Jay and Jesse discuss Deerhunter's early years, their creative approaches, and Bradford's unique perspectives on music and life.

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DIIV

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000

This week we are doing a special listener suggestion episode, from Kyle Brown, who releases music under the name "Kite Vendor".

"DIIV" are a four piece indie rock band based out of Brooklyn, New York.

The project originally started after lead songwriter and frontman Zachary Cole Smith left the band "Beach Fossils", for whom he was playing drums for. Cole started by writing and demoing material in his bedroom, not knowing if anything would come of what he was creating, or if anyone would ever hear it. However as his confidence grew he decided to share his new material with the label managers at Captured Tracks, the label Beach Fossils were signed with. The label liked what they heard and decided to put out a couple singles. Off the success of these singles Captured Tracks decided to put out Cole's full-length debut album "Oshin" in 2012.

To hear the full story, and a selection of tracks, check out this weeks episode of R2G.

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Django Django

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000

"Django Django" are a British art rock band based in London England.

The four piece originally met while studying in Edinburgh. The genesis of the project came from drummer/producer David Maclean, who approached music from a DJ background, primarily beat juggling hip hop before getting into other genres of dance music. When David discovered the drums he would initially record short live loops to incorporate into his DJ sets. It was this approach that led David to create his own beats, and eventually to the initial ideas that would form the basis of Django Django's self-titled debut album.

Frontman Vincent Neff started out by teaching himself guitar, by studying the Beatles. It was a process that led him to eventually mess around writing his own songs.

"Django Django" was initially a melding of David's ability to write beats and instrumentals, and Vincent's ability to craft songs, lyrics and melodies. Not long after they began to collaborate, they drafted in fellow students Jimmy Dixon on bass and Tommy Grace on synths.

To learn the full story, check out this week's episode of Roots to Grooves!

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Jordan Rakei

Wed, 9 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000

"Jordan Rakei" is a multi-instrumentalist singer, songwriter and producer based in London.

Jordan was born in New Zealand but moved to Australia as a child. He got into music via his parents record collection which included artists such as Stevie Wonder and Pink Floyd. As a musician it was the music of Stevie Wonder that would inspire Jordan to tech himself the piano, originally studying Stevie's chord progressions.

Based in Brisbane, Jordan would begin to produce his own music, originally using Fruity Loops. He created a SoundCloud account to upload his music and it wasn't long before he put together his debut EP, "Franklin's Room" which he self-released in 2013.

Despite being able to make a living solely from music while living in Brisbane, Jordan thought that his life was a little too easy, and not challenging enough. It was this feeling that eventually led him to move to London, where is he currently based.

Fast forward to 2022, with many albums under his belt and a record deal with Ninja Tune, Jordan continues to explore his version of electronic soul, mixed with his unique lyrical approach.

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Angus & Julia Stone

Tue, 1 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000

"Angus & Julia Stone" are a brother and sister indie folk duo originally from Sydney, Australia.

These siblings grew up with music in their veins, given the fact that their father, John Stone, was a fledgling musician throughout their childhood. In fact some of Julia's earliest musical memories were that of hearing the bass vibrations coming from their household basement as she was falling asleep, and as her father would be rehearsing with one of his bands.

However it was her brother Angus who would first pick up the guitar and start writing his own songs, eventually revealing his creations to Julia and teaching her how to play the guitar.

In their formative years Angus and Julia would each write their own songs and perform them around various open mic nights in Sydney. Despite performing separately, they would each show up to the others shows, and support by providing backing vocals.

Eventually Angus and Julia realized it might be cool to join forces and write and record together. This led to their debut release, the EP "Chocolate and Cigarettes", which attracted the attention of a publishing deal and eventually a record deal.

To hear the full story as well as Jay and Jesse's musician selections, tune in to this latest installment of Roots to Grooves.

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Beach House

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +0000

"Beach House" are a dream-pop duo formed in 2004 by singer/keyboardist Victoria Legrand and guitarist/keyboardist Alex Scally.

The duo came together over a mutual interest in similar musical tastes, with influences ranging from Neil Young to Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. At the time Victoria was already in a band and recruited Alex to play bass, but the project became frustrating for Victoria since it wasn't going anywhere. It wasn't long before Alex suggested that the pair split from the band and do their own thing. They started writing songs and despite not specifically trying to achieve a "dream-pop" sound, it was a genre that could easily be labelled on the music they were writing together. Their first self-titled 2006 release was the result of just 2 days of recording on a 4 track recorder in Alex's basement studio.

Since those early days the duo have gone on to put out 7 studio albums and tour the world.

Join Jay and Jesse as they explore the sonic world of "Beach House".

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Bastien Keb

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +0000

On this edition of Roots to Grooves, Jay and Jesse discuss the sonic world of elusive producer/artist "Bastien Keb". We say elusive, because despite putting out 3 full length albums since 2015, he hardly gives any interviews and most press coverage is limited to reviews of his releases. Whether this is intentional on Bastien's part or not, it's certain to say that his music speaks louder than any other supplemental words or reviews could offer.

His sound is jazzy, percussive, off-kilter, groovy and "like sunshine in your face" as Jay describes it on this episode.

Bastien's real name is Sebastien Jones. A multi-instrumentalist, and commercial music composer by day, he calls out Tom Waits as being a major influence on him, as well as Dr. John's 1968 album "Gris Gris", which you can hear a snippet of in this episode.

Join us as we explore the music of Bastien Keb!

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Alvvays

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Formed in 2011 "Alvvays" are an indie pop band currently based in Toronto.

The five piece have actually known each other since childhood. Lead singer Molly and her best friend keyboardist Kerri were next door neighbors, while the three other members grew up separately but were introduced after guitarist Alec met Molly at a show.

Molly comes from a large family were music was always present, "The Rankin Family" being the group that her father and other family members formed and toured under, and which Molly got the chance to tour with when she was younger. This background eventually led to her picking up the guitar, writing original material and releasing her first solo EP in 2010 under the title "She". When it was time to follow up with her debut LP she enlisted the help of Alec in the studio. These sessions would lead to Molly realizing this may be more of a "band" sound rather than a solo project. Soon after Molly decided to enlist her childhood friend Kerri on keyboards and with Alec bringing in his two childhood friends to fill in the lineup, "Alvvays" was officially born.

Since those early days the band have only put out one more album but have focused a lot of time on touring internationally, and opening for acts such as "The Strokes".

Join us as we explore "Alvvays" early days, their approach to music and spin some of our favorite tracks.

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Grizzly Bear

Tue, 4 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +0000

The four piece Brooklyn indie rock band "Grizzly Bear" originally started out as a collection of songs written and recorded by frontman Ed Droste, however feeling that he didn't want to release a solo project, or shine the light on himself, he ended up recruiting fellow musicians Christopher Bear, Chris Taylor and Daniel Rossen in order to bring his project to the live stage, and for a debut US tour.

Since those early days the band have released five studio albums and toured the world, opening for massive acts such as Radiohead, and have even composed songs for the "Twilight" movies.

Their last album dropped in 2017 and Ed Droste has since announced he has left the band. The future for "Grizzly Bear" may be uncertain, but what is for sure is that they have put out a solid back-catalogue of impressive material and in this episode Jay and Jesse discuss the band's early formation, their approach to music and the guys spin some of their favorite tracks from across the five albums.

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Sen Morimoto

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0000

"Sen Morimoto" is a producer, artist and multi-instrumentalist based in Chicago, who brings an often witty but always observational style of lyricism to his style of modern off-kilter R&B.

Born in Japan but moving to the USA when he was just a small child, Sen kicked off his musical journey by learning Saxophone under the tutelage of Charles Neville, a legendary jazz musician from the New Orleans scene. It was an experience that taught him a lot not just about playing Sax but in how to bring out the emotion and feeling in any song within your given instrument.

After a solo move to Chicago Sen would begin to meet many other likeminded musicians and producers, leading to his first album release, 2018's "Cannonball!".

There is a lot more to know about Sen's early years, and his approach to music, and of course that's just what Jay and Jesse are talking about on this installment of Roots to Grooves.

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Black Midi

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0000

"Black Midi" are a four piece rock band from London, often described as a mixture of noise rock, post-punk, jazz and progressive rock.

Black Midi's members all met while studying music at the BRIT school, an infamous school in the world of UK music whose former pupils include King Krule, Amy Winehouse and Adelle. They would spend their time outside of studying to get together and jam in the school rehearsal rooms, a process which eventually led them to perform live at Brixton's "Windmill" live music venue. It was at this venue that music producer Dan Carey saw them play and offered his services to record and produce some of their material, an opportunity that would see them record in a studio for the very first time.

Fast forward to late 2021 and "Black Midi" have released two full length albums as well as a selection of EP's and live recordings.

These guys are young, incredibly talented and produce some very intense and intricate music. On this episode of Roots to Grooves Jay and Jesse dive deeper and play some of their favorite tracks.

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Chiiild

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0000

"Chiiild" is a Canadian experimental soul band led by singer/producer Yonatan Ayal (aka xSDTRK) and guitarist/producer "Pierre-Luc Rioux (aka PL).

Despite both hailing from Montréal, the duo didn't meet until crossing paths in the LA music scene, at a time when Yonatan was forging a career as a producer/beat-maker and PL was doing the same as a producer/writer and session guitarist for numerous artists. Once the pair decided to collaborate it took a few years for the "Chiiild" sound to emerge, first experimenting with a fully "soul" sound and then making tracks with the intention that other singers would be featured on them. Finally Yonatan had a break-through, realizing that the only way his music would not get watered down was to become a singer himself and to write about personal subjects that resonated with him.

As usual, there is a lot more to know about the background and paths "Chiiild" have taken to get here, so check out this latest episode of Roots to Grooves where Jay and Jesse also spin a selection of their favorite tracks from "Chiiild".

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Dirty Projectors

Tue, 7 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0000

"Dirty Projectors" started out as a solo project from founding member David Longstreth, who wrote, recorded and self-released the first two albums while he was studying music at Yale University. During his summer breaks he would go on tours throughout the USA, playing mostly in small rock clubs organized by DIY promoters who he had connected with via Myspace. It was during these early years that David would also connect with other musicians, in order to create a band and bring his albums to life on stage.

The line-up has morphed drastically over the years, encompassing over 20 different individuals, but it was the experience of putting together the live band that inspired David and his co-musicians to continue the collaborations in the studio, and since then "Dirty Projectors" have very much put together music in a collaborative sense.

Fast forward almost 20 years to 2020, and we see yet another line-up change. This time 5 full time members who were introduced to listeners by 5 separate EPs that dropped throughout 2020, together with cover artwork provided by David's brother Jake Longstreth.

For the full story and our music picks, tune in to this week's installment of "Roots to Grooves"!

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Tiana Khasi

rootstogrooves@signlradio.com (Jay Purcell, Jesse Quigley, Tiana Khasi) — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000

"Tiana Khasi" is a rising new talent on the neo/soul R&B scene. Born in Brisbane before re-locating to Melbourne Australia, Tiana's music can be described as soulful, R&B, Jazz encompassed in an other-worldly sonic landscape that explores her mixed heritage of India and Samoa.

To date she has only released one EP, but it's a powerful collection of songs from a new artist that we really wanted to share with our listeners.

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Mitski

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Born in Japan to an American father and Japanese mother, singer/songwriter "Mitski" spent her formative years living in numerous countries around the world before her family finally settled in Chicago. It was during these early years, while never fully settling in any one location, or having a consistent group of friends, that "Mitski" discovered her musical passions, by spending every free moment teaching herself how to play Piano.

After dropping out of film school to instead study music, her first two albums were completed before she graduated. With these self-released titles complete, she initiated her own solo tours, playing across the US in venues large and small, even cutting her teeth in small dive bar venues with tough crowds.

In this episode of Roots to Grooves musicians Jay Purcell and Jesse Quigley explore "Mitski's" background, her creative approaches and they spin a selection of their favorite tracks.

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Fink

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000

"Fink's" sound can be described as acoustic, singer/songwriter folk music with undertones of soul, jazz and electronica.

Unusually for most singer/songwriters, "Fink's" first release was actually a fully sampled trip-hop affair along the lines of DJ Shadow or The Avalanches. Titled "Fresh Produce" that album has since been eclipsed by the many albums that would follow, and which present a completely different direction versus his debut release.

"Fink's" real name is Fin Greenall. Fin was born in Cornwall and raised in the legendary music city of Bristol. Starting out as a DJ and then an electronic music producer, Fin spent most of his formative years DJ around Europe before becoming disillusioned with the scene and the art form. It wasn't until he spent some time checking out live music acts in his home city and eventually collaborating with a then unknown Amy Winehouse did he become inspired to take a more singer/songwriter approach to his music.

For the full story, including our discussion on Fin's top 10 tips for making music, tune in to this week's episode of Roots to Grooves".

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Brothers Osborne

Tue, 9 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000

"Brothers Osborne" are a country rock duo based out of Nashville, comprised of John Osborne and T.J. Osborne.

The brothers played music from a young age, first taking violin lessons, which they said they were bad at, as well as playing throughout high school in battle of the bands competitions and in the band pit for various high school musicals. They also performed with their father "Big John" in the trio known as "Deuces and a Quarter".

After moving to Nashville the brothers each pursued their own musical ambitions for a while, before deciding to join forces as a duo, to write, record and perform their original material. And their career took off from there. To find out the full story, tune in to this week's episode of Roots to Grooves with musicians Jay Purcell and Jesse Quigley.

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IDLES

Tue, 2 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000

"We are not a punk band", is how lead singer Joe Talbot has described the sound of this Bristol band "IDLES", however we can't deny that IDLES does kind of have that punk energy when it comes to their music. Hard hitting, high energy but lyrically poignant, sarcastic and at times darkly comedic.

"IDLES" were formed in Bristol in the mid 2000's when after DJ'ing around the city a few of the members decided they wanted to create their own music. It took some time, and several line-up changes, before they finally found their sound, kicking off in 2015 with their debut EP's "Welcome" and "Meat/Meta". Since then they have released 3 full length studio albums, toured the world and remained humble. Joe says their ethos has always been to work hard and not seek gratitude, believing that if you stick to your guns, and your passions, everything will ultimately align. There is so much more to know, so we welcome you to join the conversation with Jay and Jesse and listen to some of their top "IDLES" picks. on this latest edition of Roots to Grooves".

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Courtney Barnett

rootstogrooves@signlradio.com (Jay Purcell, Jesse Quigley, Courtney Barnett) — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +0000

"Courtney Barnett" is a singer, songwriter, and musician from Melbourne Australia, known for her often deadpan singing style and witty lyrics.

Courtney grew up in a musical household, with both her brothers playing guitar around her. When she was just 10 years old she asked her brothers to show her some chords and eventually begged her parents to buy her a guitar and lessons. As a left-handed guitar player Courtney actually started out learning on a regular right-handed guitar with conventional stringing, this basically meant she learnt how to play guitar chords backwards, which she can still do to this day. In her early career she played with a couple of indie bands around Australia, before writing her own songs and putting out her debut EP in 2012.

As usual, there is a lot more to know about this fascinating artist. Join musicians Jay Purcell and Jesse Quigley as they discuss Courtney's work, life, career and spin some of their favorite tracks.

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Hiatus Kaiyote

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +0000

"Hiatus Kaiyote" are an Australian jazz/funk/neo soul band based out of Melbourne.

The band is led by signer/guitarist Nai Palm (aka Naomi Saalfield). After going through the trauma of losing both her parents and being separated from her siblings in her early teenage years, Nai Palm decided to move to Melbourne by herself, without knowing anyone of having a place to live. It wasn't long before she stumbled by a local park, where she witnessed and eventually learnt the art of fire dancing. During this time she also continued to write and perform solo material at local music venues. It was at one of her solo performances that the other members of "Hiatus Kaiyote" first met her. After a year of hanging out, the quartet officially formed a band and self-produced their debut full length album "Tawk Tomahawk" in 2012.

Their path since then has seen them tour the world, make new fans and connections within the industry, and put out further studio albums. In this episode Jay and Jesse discuss the bands history and spin some of their favorite tracks.

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Crumb

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +0000

"Crumb" are an American indie rock band based in Brooklyn, New York.

The four piece originally met in 2016 when they were attending Tufts University in Massachusetts. While continuing their studies each of the members were playing in separate bands, dabbling in Jazz, Soul and Rock before they came together to form "Crumb". The group started off by recording two EP's and embarking on a US tour before putting out their full length debut album "Jinx" in 2019. They have been described as psychedelic rock, dream pop and even trip hop, with some commentators likening them to Canadian outfit "Men I Trust" due to their often warm, groovy and jazzy tones.

In this episode Jay and Jesse discuss the bands' formation, peculiar studio techniques and spin their favorite tracks from Crumb's discography.

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Arlo Parks

Tue, 5 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +0000

"Arlo Parks" is a British singer-songwriter and poet from West London.

A relatively new artist on the scene, her debut album "Collapsed in Sunbeams" was only released in 2021, but since 2018 she has dropped sporadic singles as well as a well received EP. Arlo's music has been described as R&B, Neo Soul and even Indie Folk, due to her poetic/thoughtful lyrics and soothing voice. One of her big breakthroughs came in 2018 when upon uploading her music to BBC's "Introducing" initiative, a radio DJ passed on her tracks to the management firm "Beatnick Creative", who have since become her managers. There is a lot more to know about this rising artist. Jay and Jesse discuss her multi-ethnic background, the effect her songs have had on the public at large, and the guys spin some of their favorite tracks from Arlo's repertoire.

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Pond

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0000

"Pond" are a psychedelic rock band from Perth, Western Australia.

Although the band official formed in 2008, their roots can be traced back to 2005, when singer Nick Albrook got together with a few friends under the name of "Electric Blue Acid Dogs". Feeling that the name was not appropriate when entering a local battle-of-the-bands competition, they renamed themselves to "Mink Mussel Creek". It was at this time they crossed paths with Tame Impala frontman Kevin Parker, who would later join them as their drummer and go on to produce a number of Pond's early studio albums. Since those early days the band have gone on to tour the world and drop 9 studio albums. Join Jay and Jesse as we dive into the history of "Pond" and spin a few favorite tracks, including some early rare jam/demo recordings which also feature Kevin Parker on drums.

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The Budos Band

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000

"The Budos Band" are a psychedelic, afrobeat rock outfit from Staten Island, New York.

Boasting a line-up of 9 musicians, The Budos members originally met through various musical connections in New York City, starting as far back as the mid 90's. Through neighborhood jams, various name changes, and a shared love for afrobeat inspired music, the group finally released their self-titled debut album in 2005, on the legendary funk and soul label Daptone Records. Since those early days the band has gone on to tour the world, release 5 more studio albums and evolved their sound to also incorporate their love for obscure underground 70's era rock music.

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Kikagaku Moyo

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000

"Kikagaku Moyo" are a psychedelic Japanese rock band originally from Tokyo.

The band started out in 2012, living all together in a house in Tokyo and busking outside train stations when they weren't working their day jobs or jamming in the studio. It wasn't long before they wrote and recorded their self-titled debut album, which came together in less than a week. After performing many "pay-to-play" gigs in the heart of Tokyo, they set their sights on Melbourne, Australia, as a place they thought would appreciate their music and live shows. Their trips outside Japan set them on a path with a career in music. Now with half the members based in Amsterdam, and half in Tokyo, "Kikagaku Moyo" have their own independent record label, allowing them to not only put out their own music, but also to champion other underground sounds coming out of their home country. Come with us as Jay and Jesse explore the sounds and approaches of "Kikagaku Moyo".

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Alfa Mist

rootstogrooves@signlradio.com (Jay Purcell, Alfa Mist, Jesse Quigley) — Tue, 7 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000

"Alfa Mist" is a British Jazz pianist, producer and rapper based in London.

Growing up in the London borough of Newham to a single immigrant mother, Alfa's love of music originally led him to start producing beats in the vein of J Dilla. His curiosity in how hip-hop found it's roots led him to discover the original Jazz records that these producers were sampling from. His discovery of old jazz evolved into Alfa wanting to self-teach himself piano at the age of 17, so that he could bring the chords and harmonies to life in his own compositions. Alfa has gone on to release multiple albums and EP's, often featuring conversations with his brothers and sisters on themes of mental health and self-image. As usual, there is much more to know. Jay and Jesse dive into Alfa's history, his career, and spin a few of their favorite tracks.

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Beach Fossils

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0000

"Beach Fossils" are an American indie rock band from Brooklyn, New York.

Originally starting out as the moniker for lead band member, Dustin Payseur's solo material, "Beach Fossils" have most recently settled into a 4 piece band, exploring downtempo indie rock, with a diverse range of influences, from The Beatles through to Isaac Hayes, DJ Shadow, The Wu Tang Clan and even Korn. Check out our latest episode to hear the full story.

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UNKLE

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0000

"UNKLE" is a British musical outfit founded in 1992 by James Lavelle.

James was the founder of iconic UK record label "MoWax". A label known for championing underground hip-hop in the 90's and bringing artists like DJ Shadow to prominence in the UK. The "UNKLE" was project was something James had been trying to work on for over a decade before he decided to ask Shadow for help in producing the material. What resulted was the cult classic "Psyence Fiction" which dropped in 1998.

Since those early days, "MoWax" as a functioning label is no longer, and DJ Shadow has moved on to his own illustrious career. But James has stuck it out with "UNKLE", producing multiple albums with new producers and collaborating with artists such as Josh Homme from Queens of The Stoneage and singer/songwriter Mark Lanegan.

In this episode Jay and Jesse explore the origins of UNKLE and James Lavelle.

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Snarky Puppy

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0000

"Snarky Puppy" are an American instrumental ensemble led by bassist Michael League.

The group's formation can be traced back to 2004, after Micheal League's second year at the University of North Texas. He says that he was so bad as a musician he wasn't able to play with any school ensembles, so creating "Snarky Puppy" was his way of getting to play live.

Straight out of the gate the group consisted of 10 members. Since those early days they have gone on to release 14 albums, toured the world, and collaborated with an ever evolving carousel of live musicians as well as with solo artists and orchestras. As usual, there is much more to know, so tune in to Jay and Jesse as they discuss this unique collective on Roots to Grooves.

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Lamb

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0000

"Lamb" are an electronic music duo comprised of singer/songwriter Lou Rhodes and multi-instrumentalist producer, Andy Barlow.

Back in 1994 Lou Rhodes was writing her own original songs but wanted to produce a sound that fused her folk songwriting sensibilities with a more breakbeat/trip-hop approach, a sound she was discovering through listening to various pirate radio stations. After struggling to find the right creative partner, a mutual friend put her in touch with producer Andy Barlow, who at the time was ending a stint as an engineer in a Manchester based studio. After an initial meeting, the pair decided to book some studio time to see what they could come up with. The result was a unique sonic blend of Lou's melodic vocals over Andy's drum & bass inspired beats. With only a few songs in hand they were soon signed to a 6 album deal. On this episode, Jay and Jesse discuss what happened next, and everything in between.

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Dry Cleaning

Tue, 3 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0000

"Dry Cleaning" are an English post-punk band who formed in South London in 2018. Despite being relatively new to the scene, the core members have been playing music together, and in seperate acts for over decade. When career success eluded them they took once last stab at a new project, and after a chance meeting with vocalist Florence Shaw, the sound of "Dry Cleaning" was born. Her vocals have been described by some as culturally relevant, but singing and performing did not come naturally to Florence, and it took some convincing for her to officially join the band. There is a lot more to know. Listen to Jay and Jesse getting into the details on this latest episode of Roots to Grooves.

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The Cinematic Orchestra

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000

"The Cinematic Orchestra" are nu jazz/downtempo group based out of London, formed in 1999 by producer and band-leader Jason Swinscoe. As their name would suggest, the group's sound is a combination of emotive cinematic strings mixed with samples, live jazz breaks and other live instrumentation. Their releases contain a lot of instrumentals, but they have also been joined on tracks by some amazing vocalists, including legendary jazz artist Fontella Bass, and British rapper Roots Manuva. Join us as we delve further into the music and the beginnings of "The Cinematic Orchestra".

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Raphael Saadiq

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Born Charles Ray Wiggins, "Raphael Saadiq" officially cemented his solo career in 2002 with his debut album "Instant Vintage". A sarcastic title, the album was a nod to the throwaway culture of instant pop music which Raphael believed consumed the mainstream music scene at the time. But this debut release was not the start of his career. His history includes playing in bars when he was just 7 years old, going on tour with Prince when he was 19 years old, being a part of one of the early 90's biggest selling R&B acts and producing for artists including Tupac and Mary J. Blige. Jay and Jesse explore more in this latest episode of Roots to Grooves.

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BADBADNOTGOOD

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Founded in 2010 while the three leading members were attending the Humber College jazz program in Toronto, "BadBadNotGood" have become a quartet spearheading a throughly modern approach to instrumental jazz. Incorporating off-kilter live beats, bass, keys and the occasional sax or string arrangement, the group have gone on to release 4 full length albums, as well as a 2015 collaboration with Ghostface Killah called "Sour Soul".

This group is young, mighty talented, and we can't wait to see what the future has in store for them.

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Wavves

Mon, 5 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000

"Wavves" is an American rock band based in San Diego, headed by lead songwriter and front man Nathan Williams.

The descriptor "band" may be one way to describe this outfit, but "project" may be more fitting, since the whole Wavves sound is created and spearheaded by lead frontman Nathan Williams, who is joined live on tour with various musicians.

Nathan has had a turbulent history, battling drug addiction and his own internal demons, but none the less he has continued to forge ahead writing and releasing albums through "Wavves" that truly resonate with his fans.

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Bonobo

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +0000

"Bonobo" is Simon Green. A multi-instrumentalist, UK electronic producer who has been releasing material since the late 90's.

Originally known for his sample-based, big-beat and trip-hop approach to making music, Bonobo has gone on to release 6 studio albums and expanded his sound to include live instrumentation, field recordings and vocals from the likes of Erykah Badu and Andreya Triana.

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Still Corners

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0000

"Still Corners" are a Dream pop/neo-psychedelia duo originally formed in London by English singer Tessa Murray, and American producer/multi-instrumentalist Greg Hughes.

The duo met by chance when they were both stranded at a train station in South London. After their train was diverted for unknown reasons, the pair got into conversation and realized they were both working on creating music. They made a date to hit the studio. The resulting project "Still Corners" has led them to a slew of singles, five studio albums and a publishing deal with "Sub Pop", a label made famous by their release of early Nirvana albums.

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Anna Calvi

rootstogrooves@signlradio.com (SIGNL) — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0000

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Men I Trust

Mon, 7 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0000

"Men I Trust" are an indie dream pop trio from Montreal, Canada.

The group was originally founded in 2014 by high school friends Jessy Caron and Dragos Chiriac, but it wasn't until 2016 that they were joined by singer "Emmanuelle Proulx".

They are known for their warm, down-tempo compositions reminiscent of "Air" and "Serge Gainsbourg", and have a completely DIY approach to the production and release of their music, taking it upon themselves to book venues and tour the world.

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Shigeto

Mon, 31 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Shigeto (aka Zachary Shigeto Saginaw) is an Electronic Producer, DJ and Drummer originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Shigeto spent his formative years immersed in the world of Jazz drumming, originally pursuing his dream to become a touring session drummer. However after developing severe tendentious, he put down the sticks for more than 7 months and during this time was introduced to the world of electronic music production. Realizing he could now create bring to life full productions by himself, Shigeto spent the next few years honing his craft and eventually re-incorporating live drumming into his music, as well as his live performances.

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Alexandra Savior

Mon, 24 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Alexandra Savior is an American singer-songwriter originally from Portland Oregon. Her sound has been described as dream pop, desert rock and psychedelic. Her debut album "Belladonna Of Sadness" was released in 2017 and produced by Alex Turner (of Arctic Monkey's fame). Despite being dropped by her record label and management shortly after the release, Alexandra has continued to forge ahead with new material and continues to make music on her own terms.

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Jazzanova

Mon, 17 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Originally founded as a DJ collective back in 1995, Berlin based Jazzanova have since released three full-length LP's, consisting of intricately programmed beats topped with beautiful flowing melodies, spanning nu jazz, chill-out, and Latin jazz vibes.

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Jim James

Mon, 10 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Jim James is an American musician and songwriter who came to prominence as the lead singer for My Morning Jacket. Branching off into a solo career, James has found success displaying a kaleidoscopic approach to his disparate material, revealing few limitations.

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Real Estate

Mon, 3 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Real Estate are an American indie rock band from Ridgewood New Jersey.

Noted for their style of warm, hazy indie rock, with breezy melodies and jangly guitars, the band has experienced numerous lineup changes throughout the years but have stuck to a consistent laid-back approach, lyrically exploring themes such as their early high school suburban roots, through to parenthood.

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Shawn Lee

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Shawn Lee is a prolific American composer and producer, credited on over 40 albums of assorted genres and shows no signs of slowing. After gaining a footing in the LA music scene, Lee relocated to London, inspired and invigorated by the local music trends.

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Polyphia

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Polyphia are an American rock band from Dallas, Texas.

Known for conjuring up their own blend of progressive metal and math rock, the guitar led, instrumental quartet continue to innovate by integrating trap beats, electronica and guest vocalists into their sonic universe.

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Actress

rootstogrooves@signlradio.com (Jay Purcell, Jesse Quigley) — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Actress is Darren J. Cunningham. Once a promising young English footballer, a debilitating injury led Darren to immerse himself in the London club scene. Cunningham experiments with avant-garde, cutting edge electronic compositions, and has utilized artificial intelligence to produce novel soundscapes.

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The Polish Ambassador

rootstogrooves@signlradio.com (Jay Purcell, Jesse Quigley) — Mon, 5 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000

The Polish Ambassador is David Sugalski, an American electronic music producer and DJ from Oakland, California. Not only does this funky diplomat continue to experiment with electronic, dub, and world music, but has spearheaded a permaculture movement within the festival scene across the USA, merging sustainability and celebration.

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Glass Animals

rootstogrooves@signlradio.com (Jesse Quigley, Jay Purcell) — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Glass Animals is an English psychedelic pop band spearheaded by frontman, Dave Bayley. After dropping out of medical school at King’s College, Bayley and company were signed to a record label and began writing and touring with vigor, gaining worldwide acclaim upon release of their first album, Zaba.

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Adrian Younge

rootstogrooves@signlradio.com (Jesse Quigley, Jay Purcell) — Mon, 8 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Adrian Younge is an American composer, arranger, and producer. Looking back in time in order to move music forward, Adrienne focuses on production techniques of the late 60s and early 70s, recording music in his fully analogue studio in Los Angeles.

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The Avalanches

rootstogrooves@signlradio.com (Jesse Quigley, Jay Purcell) — Mon, 1 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000

The Avalanches are a plunderphonics and psychedelic hip hop group formed in Melbourne, Australia. After humble beginnings as a ‘noise punk’ outfit , the group shifted to using samples as the main component of their compositions. Their debut album ‘Since I Left You’ reached mainstream, worldwide acclaim and has procured The Avalanches an influential position in distinguished electronic music.

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King Krule

rootstogrooves@signlradio.com (Jesse Quigley, Jay Purcell) — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000

King Krule is Archie Marshall - an English musician, rapper and record producer, credited with creating the ‘bluewave’ genre. Inspired by disparate artists ranging from Elvis Presley to the Pixies, Archie experiments with elements of jazz, post punk, and hip hop, with lyrics exploring his experiences with sex, aggression, and conflict.

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Ariel Pink

rootstogrooves@signlradio.com (Jay Purcell, Jesse Quigley) — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Ariel Pink is Ariel Rosenburg: A producer, singer and songwriter based out of Los Angeles, California, with a proclivity towards low fidelity pop-rock music. With a do-it-yourself approach, Ariel Pink has fashioned a bountiful discography and has proven to harbor a true knack for writing catchy hooks.

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Toro y Moi

rootstogrooves@signlradio.com (Jay Purcell, Jesse Quigley) — Mon, 8 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Toro y Moi is Chaz Bundick, an American songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. In 2009, Toro y Moi gained worldwide acclaim pioneering a genre of music, dubbed chillwave, and continues to produce genre blending smashes on his never ending musical safari.

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DJ Shadow

rootstogrooves@signlradio.com (Jesse Quigley, Jay Purcell) — Mon, 1 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000

DJ Shadow is Joshua Paul Davis: An American hip hop producer and DJ.

Appearing on the scene in 1996, DJ Shadow debuted an influential, instrumental hip hop album titled ‘Endtroducing….’. With his collection of over 60,000 vinyl records, Shadow continues to probe novel musical enclaves.

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Khruangbin

rootstogrooves@signlradio.com (Jesse Quigley, Jay Purcell) — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 03:00:48 +0000

In this debut episode of "Roots to Grooves", musicians Jay Purcell & Jesse Quigley discuss the history, music and career of Houston based trio "Khruangbin".

"Khruangbin" is Mark Speer, Laura Lee, and Donald ‘DJ’ Johnson Jr.: An American musical trio known for blending global musical influence, such as soul, dub, and psychedelia. Employing vocals only sparsely throughout their convergence of global music, "Khruangbin" sets their trajectory for global harmony and musical confluence.

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