Mar 9th, 2010
by JW Richard.
Okay, this song has all the right elements of the songs I love: syncopated jazz piano and a fun vocal. I’m familiar with Bembe Segue vocal from several electronic projects with 4Hero, Mark de Clive-Lowe, and Sleepwalker. It’s my first introduction to the music of David Sancious, so it’s time to hunt the clearance vinyl [...]
Feb 17th, 2010
by JW Richard.
Freddie Rodriguez, fearless and tireless editor at Austin-based, Mandrake Arts & Media sister site, popolio.com, has already started profiling artists scheduled to appear at this year’s South by Southwest music festival in Austin. Just follow sxsw-2010 tag to catch his writeups.
Jan 21st, 2010
by JW Richard.
I loved this song it was a fun re-introduction to the sound of Simply Red in the states and it also reminded me of the freedom I felt in 1995 after leaving college as I began to experience affirmation as a gay man. Dig more pop music? See our popolio blog! Fashion, new music, gossip, [...]
Jan 14th, 2010
by JW Richard.
In earlier podcasts, I’d played tracks from electronic musician, Daniel Berkman, that I’d learned about and been granted to play from Magnatune. His projects there featured his performance on the kora, a 21-stringed harp-lute played extensively in West Africa. As I was mining Bandcamp (which I find myself doing often), I run across what I [...]
Jan 7th, 2010
by JW Richard.
Man, oh man, you need to have this new J*Davey EP! This package of slick and sensual lyricism and electro-r&b rhythms debuted on Christmas Day 2009 and is sexy personified. Check out my favorite cut, “Permission”. Permission by J*DaVeY And the entire EP is free, too?! BA-BEE, click the pic to go get the whole [...]
Dec 21st, 2009
by JW Richard.
I loved this song because it’s still the ultimate “I need to quit tripping over the small crap” song. Enjoy! Dig more pop music? See our popolio blog! Fashion, new music, gossip, and more.
Dec 17th, 2009
by JW Richard.
I loved this song because love Corinne’s alto voice and was really digging this British jazz/pop style. Enjoy! Dig more pop music? See our popolio blog! Fashion, new music, gossip, and more. Swing Out Sister Twilight WorldUploaded by Celtiemama. – Explore more music videos.
Dec 14th, 2009
by JW Richard.
I loved this song because the chorus speaks to how I try to remember to live every day. Enjoy! Dig more pop music? See our popolio blog! Fashion, new music, gossip, and more. Talk Talk – Life's What You Make ItUploaded by lawhec. – See the latest featured music videos.