Shows
The Drop – Episode 45
A 2hr selection of brand new R&B, Neo Soul and other worldly beats. This week featuring 'Ishmael Ensemble' and 'Reverie'.
Roots to Grooves – Yaeji
From a stint at a college radio station to her own DJ gigs and eventually to producing a unique flavor of electronic music. This is Yaeji.
An Interview with Muzi
South African artist "Muzi" joins us live from Johannesburg to discuss his music.
Roots to Grooves – MØ
From cutting her teeth in the mid-2000's Punk scene of Copenhagen, to being the artist with the most streamed song of all time on Spotify.
Roots to Grooves – MisterWives
MisterWives explore their own brand of indie pop, and survive a romantic breakup
Roots to Grooves – Wu-Lu
South London's Wu-Lu defies genre categorization with his multi-instrumental approach.
Roots to Grooves – Masego
Originally born in Jamaica, this rising R&B solo artist grew up in Virginia, USA, surrounded by gospel music and old soul records.
Roots to Grooves – Cleo Sol
After dropping a major label deal and an entire album, Cleo Sol took a 5+ year hiatus from the music industry. When she came back, it was authentic and on her own terms.
Roots to Grooves – Steve Lacy
With limited means as a teenager growing up in Compton, Steve Lacy took to using his iPhone to write, record and release his solo material as well as productions for other Grammy winning artists.
Roots to Grooves – Joy Crookes
At only 24 years old, this British alternative R&B artist has already achieved what many dream of.
Roots to Grooves – Post Animal
We dive into the sounds of this Australian electronic duo and find out why one of their catchiest tracks became a huge meme.
Roots to Grooves – Bag Raiders
We dive into the sounds of this Australian electronic duo and find out why one of their catchiest tracks became a huge meme.
Roots to Grooves – 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? Join us as we dive deeper into the controversy.
Roots to Grooves – Moonchild
After initially meeting while studying jazz at USC, this trio discovered a shared love of Neo Soul, which led them to crafting some of the best future forward thinking sounds you'll ever come across.
Roots to Grooves – Bloc Party
From grinding it out in the early 2000's pub & club circuit of London, to international touring and 5 studio albums. This is the story of "Bloc Party".
Roots to Grooves – Biig Piig
One reviewer has described her as "candlelight hip hop" but this Irish singer and rapper is hesitant to label her sound just yet, instead preferring experimentation and spontaneous creativity. Join us for a discussion about the music and career of "Biig Piig".
Roots to Grooves – Local Natives
Remember when bands would get together in high school and rehearse in their parents garage? Well that's the conventional origins of this indie rock band out of Orange County. Join us for a discussion about "Local Natives".
Roots to Grooves – Franc Moody
From late-night inner city warehouse raves, to producing some of the smoothest and finest disco/funk/pop sounds you've ever heard. Join us for a discussion about London duo "Franc Moody".
Roots to Grooves – Fitz and The Tantrums
From purchasing an old church organ for fifty bucks to appearing on some of America's most mainstream TV shows. This is the story of LA's "Fitz and The Tantrums".
Wranq Ramone – Interview
A native of Pioneer Square, Seattle Hip Hop artist Wranq Ramone joins us live in studio for a wide ranging discussion about his musical journey so far, and his new album "Sex, Drugs & Therapy".
Roots to Grooves – Wombo
Exploring the music and career of this three piece Alternative band out of Louisville, Kentucky.
Roots to Grooves – Slow Pulp
This rising quartet out of Chicago has graced us with a slew of increasingly good EP's since 2017. But their pivotal moment was the release of their debut LP "Moveys".
Roots to Grooves – The xx
The story of how these teenagers managed to stay level headed and humble in the face of major awards, critical acclaim and a headlining world tour.
Roots to Grooves – Mark Guliana
We explore the creative approaches of this prolific session drummer, perhaps most famously known for his contributions to David Bowie's last ever album, "Blackstar".
Roots to Grooves – Young The Giant
Starting out straight out of high school, it was a chance meeting at a Viper Room performance that took this five-piece band from Irvine in a new direction.
Roots to Grooves – Little Dragon
A Swedish quartet tantalizing a vast audience with downtempo electronic pop.
Roots to Grooves – Car Seat Headrest
From a prolific back-catalogue of rough around the edges Band Camp releases, to polished new albums with "structurally ambitious" song arrangements.
Roots to Grooves – Saba
Emotion, vibe and authenticity is at the heart of everything this Chicago born rapper and record producer is all about.
Roots to Grooves – Amon Tobin
More than just an electronic music producer, Amon Tobin sees himself as someone who is obsessed with exploring sound. Wherever that takes him.
Roots to Grooves – Mini Mansions
A mini supergroup, featuring members of Queens of The Stone Age and Arctic Monkeys.
Roots to Grooves – Sampha
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.
Roots to Grooves – Polo & Pan
This French electronic duo are focused on upbeat, immersive and engaging electronica. Often playful, inspiring, and positive, Polo & Pan are influenced by sounds and tradition from around the world.
The Drop – Episode 44
A 2hr selection of brand new R&B, Neo Soul and other worldly beats. This week featuring 'Werkha' and 'Ay Wing'.
Roots to Grooves – Viagra Boys
Intrigued by drugs, emotions, and male-privilege, Viagra Boys articulate their attitude in a punishing approach to music.
The Drop – Episode 43
A 2hr selection of brand new R&B, Neo Soul and other worldly beats. This week featuring 'Pip Millett' and 'Allysha Joy'.
Roots to Grooves – Moses Gunn Collective
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.
The Drop – Episode 42
A 2hr selection of brand new R&B, Neo Soul and other worldly beats. This week featuring 'Otis Kane' and 'Kek'star'.
Roots to Grooves – The Holydrug Couple
The Holydrug Couple are a psychedelic rock duo from Santiago, Chile, comprised of friends Ives Sepúlveda and Manuel Parra. Join us as we explore the sounds from this underground, experimental outfit.
The Drop – Episode 41
A 2hr selection of brand new R&B, Neo Soul and other worldly beats. This week featuring 'Leven Kali' and 'Jimetta Rose'.
Roots to Grooves – Danger Mouse
From Gorillaz and Gnarles Barkley to Beck and Adelle. Danger Mouse has worked with an incredible array of disparate artists throughout his career, but his own distinct style still shines through. Join us as we explore his career so far.
Roots to Grooves – Japanese Breakfast
This project led by Michelle Zauner combines her indie rock origins with highly personal lyrics and an ever evolving palette of musical influences.
Roots to Grooves – Little Simz
This British singer, rapper and actress of Nigerian roots grew up in a busy London household full of siblings, foster children from different backgrounds and along with it, a whole host of different musical influences.
Roots to Grooves – Electric Guest
With only 3 albums under their belt, this indie pop duo have also worked on some unusual songs in their past. We dive into their history.
Roots to Grooves – Jessie Ware
Garnering acclaim in 2012 with her debut album, Devotion, this singer/songwriter has built a successful solo career as well as writing for the likes of Nicki Minaj and Ed Sheeran.
Roots to Grooves – Foxygen
"Foxygen" is what you get if you take David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Lou Reed, 1970's era Elton John, The Doors and mix them all up in a blender.
Roots to Grooves – Tank and the Bangas
Fresh from his month long trip to New Orleans, Jay's pick for this week's podcast episode is the joyful force of nature that is "Tank and the Bangas".
Roots to Grooves – Magdalena Bay
Prog rock and mainstream pop. Two genres you wouldn't ordinarily put together, let alone be the basis of a new sound from an electronic duo. But that is just what Miami born, Los Angeles based outfit "Magdalena Bay" is all about.
Roots to Grooves – Tom Misch
We explore the journey from bedroom producer making waves on SoundCloud, to critical acclaim. London's Tom Misch is our focus on this week's episode of the Roots to Grooves podcast.
Roots to Grooves – Flying Lotus
Steven Ellison (aka Flying Lotus) has a rich family heritage when it comes to music, but it took mixtapes, samplers and heavy experimentation to get him into producing his own original work.
Roots to Grooves – Eli Keszler
An exploration into this drummer's world of experimental composing and interactive sound/art installations.
Roots to Grooves – Mount Kimbie
From found field recordings to post dubstep masterpieces.
The Drop – Episode 40
A 2hr selection of brand new R&B, Neo Soul and other worldly beats.
Roots to Grooves – Joywave
Indietronica is the mood of the week with this indie outfit out of Rochester, New York.
The Drop – Episode 39
A 2hr selection of brand new R&B, Neo Soul and other worldly beats.
Roots to Grooves – Richard Ashcroft
We explore the career and creative mindset of the former "The Verve" frontman.
The Drop – Episode 38
A 2hr selection of brand new R&B, Neo Soul and other worldly beats.
Roots to Grooves – Kaytranada
We explore the career and creative mindset of this world-renowned experimental beatmaker.
The Drop – Episode 37
A 2hr selection of brand new R&B, Neo Soul and other worldly beats.
Roots to Grooves – Zero 7
The story of how two London studio engineers came from obscurity to mainstream success.
The Drop: Live @ Under The Radar
A special edition of The Drop, recorded live at a secret venue. Featuring a selection of our top tracks from 2021.
The Drop – Episode 36
A 2hr selection of brand new R&B, Neo Soul and other worldly beats.
Roots to Grooves – Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Join us as we discuss the career and creative approaches of this New Zealand psychedelic rock band.
The Drop – Episode 35
A 2hr selection of brand new R&B, Neo Soul and other worldly beats.
