Vocalo Radio

Chicago's Urban Alternative

Current track

Title

Artist


pop

Focusing on themes of nostalgia, longing and homesickness in her lyrics, Blackford’s sound is rooted in jazz with touches of pop and R&B. Her July 16 single “Distance” was featured on Vocalo’s July 2021 In Rotation playlist.

The Chicago based singer captures the isolation of quarantine in “About April” and its gorgeous music video.

On the latest single ahead of his upcoming album, Dan Kanvis gives us the motivational 80s montage music we’ve been needing since quarantine began.

Chicago rapper, producer and vlogger LILBOYROC chats with us about “Honey,” keeping creative control, and unreleased music on the way.

Chicago’s Indie scene can rejoice as Knox Fortune returns after three years with a new song and lyric video.

Actress, singer and American Idol finalist Kiara Lanier has a new anthem to celebrate and uplift Black men.

The Chicago native returns with her second EP, DUALITY – a glorious ode to her synthy-dance aesthetic. 

Nikki spoke to Vocalo about moving to Arizona, finding a new recording process, and the message behind “The Twelfth House.”

The new single is a call to stop hiding our fears and sadness, set overtop an addictive dance-pop beat with house influences.

One of Nnamdï’s goals is to never put out the same art twice. Now back with “BRAT,” he talks experimentation, Chicago DIY, and molding a bigger picture …