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Swedish electro pop group Kate Boy is on their first US tour. The group stopped by the studio to chat with Jesse Menendez about the reception of their music in the US, their aim to mix pop music with darker monochrome aesthetics, and the origin of the androgynous Kate Boy mascot.
The MusicVox airs weekdays 6-8 PM on 90.7 FM (CHI) / 89.5 (NWI) /www.vocalo.org
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Big Paraid on Live From Studio 10 - 5/15 - 8pm CT.
Having entered Chicago’s music scene as raucously and loudly as their music sounds, the 60’s rock tinged trio Big Paraid is on a rapid climb, delivering a barrage of catchy and bombastic tunes with only two guitars and drums.
Tune in Wed. 5/15 at 8pm CT on Vocalo 89.5 FM (NWI), 90.7 (CHI), or stream here: http://www.vocalo.org
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UK pop soul singer Alice Russell joined Jesse Menendez on the line to talk about the new album To Dust.
The MusicVox airs weekdays 6-8PM on 89.5 (NWI) / 90.7 FM (CHI) /www.vocalo.org
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Makeshift Prodigy write gripping and emotionally charged songs. From track to track you can expect epic, explosive choruses, bombastic drums, and melodic synth lines. With the release of their anticipated major label debut, Illuminate, the band is poised to keep Chicago’s indie alternative rock movement alive and thriving.
Live From Studio 10 airs every Wednesday at 8pm CST on Vocalo 90.7 FM (CHI) / 89.5 FM (NWI) and Vocalo.org, and features emerging local bands and music artists (with the occasional national act stopping by). No other station brings you this much local music, and no other show in the region does it live. The show is hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski and produced by Adam Yoffe. Subscribe to the podcast here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10
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LA’s experimental pop duo IO Echo has just released their full-length debut “Ministry of Love,” and album influenced by the Far East and Kabuki culture. Ioanna and Leo joined Jesse Menendez on the line about the album, how the Asian influence manifests in their music, as well as the best way to approach songwriting when scoring for films.
Catch the band this summer in Chicago at Lollapalooza.
The MusicVox airs M-F 6-8PM on 89.5 (NWI) / 90.7 FM (CHI) / www.vocalo.org
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Drawing their influences from Motown sound, classic rock and, of course, this very city, pop rock trio The Sweeps have a penchant for hard pounding, yet melodic and lyrical songwriting reflective of Chicago’s history, people and places. Their new album “Swift Armour” is filled with fuzz-ridden guitar riffs, belting vocals, and raw energy.
Live From Studio 10 airs every Wednesday at 8pm CST on Vocalo 90.7 FM (CHI) / 89.5 FM (NWI) and Vocalo.org, and features emerging local bands and music artists (with the occasional national act stopping by). No other station brings you this much local music, and no other show in the region does it live. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski and engineered by Adam Yoffe. Subscribe to the podcast here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10
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Portland-based experimental indie rock band Parenthetical Girls is known for mixing orchestral pop arrangements with danceable synth grooves. Jesse Menendez spoke with the band leader Zac Pennington about their approach to writing songs and what to expect from the band next, now that the “Privilege” EP series is completed.
The MusicVox airs M-F 6-8pm CT on 89.5 FM (NWI) / 90.7 FM (CHI) and www.vocalo.org
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Strike Gently is the long awaited second full-length album from critically acclaimed NY-based band The Virgins. It’s a follow up to their self-titled debut - a collection of soaring pop songs that catapulted them to national fame. In their stead comes a new album and new sound - what band leader Don Cumming describes as a more accurate representation of the band and who he is as a musician. Don joined Jesse Menendez to talk discuss the new songs and his more honest approach to writing them.
The band plays in Chicago this Saturday (3/30) at Lincoln Hall
The MusicVox airs M-F 6-8PM on 89.5 (NWI) / 90.7 FM (CHI) / www.vocalo.org
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If you’ve never seen Har Mar Superstar perform or heard his music, imagine a sexual barrage of soulful lyrics and cheeky showmanship. The eccentric pop persona is back with a new album “Bye Bye 17.” The man spoke with Jesse Menendez about the new album, its direction and of course his persona.
Har Mar performs in Chicago this Saturday (3/30) at Lincoln Hall.
The MusicVox airs M-F 6-8PM on 89.5 (NWI) / 90.7 FM (CHI) / www.vocalo.org
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It’s almost impossible for a band to generate a buzz without having released any music or played a show in front of a live audience. Yet, Chicago’s 60’s rock tinged trio Big Paraid has done exactly that. They spoke with Jesse Menendez about their beginning and their new self-titled album.
The band’s CD release show (and first show ever) is this Saturday (3/30) at Double Door.
The MusicVox airs M-F 6-8PM on 89.5 (NWI) / 90.7 FM (CHI) / www.vocalo.org
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The title of Camera’s debut full-length - The Panic and The Permanence - aptly describes the band’s sound: steady in rhythm and direction and whimsical and panicky in vocal delivery. Their peculiar brand of “pop-noir” echoes of such diverse influences as Interpol, Pixies and Devo, and has the band fluctuating between glam and straight forward pop rock.
Live From Studio 10 airs every Wednesday at 8pm CST on Vocalo 90.7 FM (CHI) / 89.5 FM (NWI) and Vocalo.org, and features emerging local bands and music artists (with the occasional national act stopping by). No other station brings you this much local music, and no other show in the region does it live. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski and engineered by Adam Yoffe. Subscribe to the podcast here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10
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The Sweeps on Live From Studio 10 | 3/27| 8pm CT
Drawing their influences from Motown sound, classic rock and, of course, this very city, pop rock trio The Sweeps have a penchant for hard pounding, yet melodic and lyrical songwriting reflected by Chicago’s history, people and places. Their new album “Swift Armour” is filled with fuzz-ridden guitar riffs, belting vocals, and raw energy. We’ll talk to the band about the new songs and their relationship to Chicago but not before we’ll hear them played live! Tune in Wednesday, 3/27 at 8 PM CT on 89.5 FM (NWI) / 90.7 FM (CHI) or stream here: www.vocalo.org
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NY-based dynamic dance duo Hank & Cupcakes have been on quite a musical journey having started as an acoustic folk trio in their home town Tel Aviv to studying music in Havanna, Cuba, and finally relocating to New York to pursue a career in disco dance pop. Yet, they claim it all started out of boredom… One half of the group - Cupcakes - joined Jesse Menendez on the line to talk about their musical evolution, and the new EP “Ain’t No Love.”
Catch them tonight (3/22) at Double Door.
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Camera on Live From Studio 10 - 3/20, 8PM
The title of Camera’s debut full-length - The Panic and The Permanence - aptly describes the band’s sound: steady in rhythm and direction and whimsical and panicky in vocal delivery. Their peculiar brand of “pop-noir” echoes of such diverse influences as Interpol, Pixies and Devo, and has the band fluctuate between glam and straight forward pop rock.
Tune in Wednesday, 3/20 at 8pm CT on 89.5 FM (NWI) / 90.7 FM (CHI) / or stream at www.vocalo.org
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From winning Poland’s Pop Idol to making Gold records, pop star Monika Brodka has enjoyed great success in her own country. The latest EP “LAX” has her singing in English in an effort to diversify her songwriting and her audiences. Monika joined The MusicVox host Jesse Menendez on the phone while on tour in US.
The MusicVox airs M-F 6-8 PM CT on 89.5 FM (NWI) / (90.7 FM (CHI) /www.vocalo.org
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