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Georgia Anne Muldrow’s solo projects just get funkier and funkier. Her latest, Umsindo, is less of the dense piano and vocal chordings that were present on 2006’s Olesi: Fragments of an Earth, and more juicy bare beats and bass which jump into your system from the first bars of “Jina Langu ni Afrika”. »
I’ve wanted to Play Forward Ari Gold’s Transport Systems for forever. Co-Editor J. Dub Played it Forward to me (who has interviewed Ari Gold for mandrake society radio not once but twice; links at the end of this post) around the inception of popolio late last year and now I’m Playing it Forward to all of you. I’m Playing Forward »
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The sound of Telefon Tel Aviv combines digital glitches and stutters with symphonic strings to produce a soulful sound that is unique to their own music and to the remixes they produce for other artists. Telefon Tel Aviv is the creation of Louisiana natives, Josh Eustis and the late, Charles Cooper. While this latest CD project, »
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There are some very good women emcees. You just don’t hear about them enough. This is one woman I must tell you about and advise you to give her your ear. Working with the production of another artist fave of mine, Georgia Anne Muldrow, this emcee is Eagle Nebula. I first became aware of her »
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In this Play it Forward section, either Freddie or I will share some good words on music we like, helping you spend your good money. Have a suggestion for us to share? Write us@popolio[dot]com[at]gmail[dot]com.
If you like your rock music served saucy with hints of David Bowie flavor, make room in your collection for the band, »
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SOCE, THE ELEMENTAL WIZARD’S TOP 10: Analog Videos – INTRODUCTION
Out hip hopper, Soce, the Elemental Wizard, and popolio go way back. Okay, as far back as 2009. We featured him in a pop quiz last March, showcased one of his videos in April, and he even donated CDs (and other items) for the goodie boxes we gave away at our One Year Anniverary Mixer in September. So, we’re [...]
Lisa Marshall pop quiz 2.0 – Austin
Name: Lisa Marshall
Genre: Soul/R&B
Forthcoming Release: Simple EP
Release Date: January 2010 (Self-Released through Honeysuckle Records)
This, That, or the Other
These are hard. …
1. Straight-Up Funk or Down-and-Dirty Punk? Can I say Soul?
2. Lyrics or Beats? Lyrics
3. Fan-Favorite or Critics’ Darling? Fan-Favorite
4. Closed Fist or Open Hand? Open Hand
5. Wall Flower, Life of the Party, or Dancing Your @$$ off? Life [...]
popolio podcast: Interview with JADA
freddie beat speaks to up-and-coming Boston-based pop/R&B girl group, JADA — made up of April, Elle, Lauren, and Jacyn.
They discuss their sound, the singles, their first video, the upcoming debut release, girl groups, meeting En Vogue, opening for Boyz II Men, knowing Jojo, being Boston artists, and more.
Song snippets included in the show are “American Cowboy” and “Break [...]
