// June 29th, 2010 // No Comments » // Interviews
South Carolina native Chaz Bundwick who uses the moniker Toro Y Moi is among one of the brightest acts of 2010. There’s really no genre to classify his lo-fi high tech sounds that have been tearing up the blogosphere since late ’09. He’s being considered one of the leading acts of the new “Chillwave” movement, but to us Toro is just making good Pop music.
// April 15th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Interviews
We got word of Solver Vermeer late last year and have been eagerly awaiting new material from the Norwegian artist. Vermeer is fairly new to the solo game after spending sometime with Bob Haley. Being a new artist is always an exciting and frustrating process. Exciting because you are on the verge of creating something new and your own…and frustrating because making an album is never an easy process. Well we are along with Vermeer for the ride, and after listening to her music, it safe to say she is on to big things in the near future. We got to sit down with Solver and find out a bit more about this talented musician.
// April 5th, 2010 // No Comments » // Interviews
All it takes is for one doorway to open, then everything else falls into place.
Such is the case for Aloe Blacc, the multi talented artist who’s on the verge of a breakout year. Already creating a huge buzz with his soulful modernized hustle anthem “I Need Dollar,” which speaks to the majority of middle aged youth just trying to make it in society. Blacc, the West Coast native who’s no newbie to the industry and has been in the game for over 15 years, mainly known for his partnership with Exile and there group Emanon. In a world where a once love filled relationship is quickly souring, Blacc is an epitome of what the music world needs right now, and could be the jolt everyone has been so anxiously awaiting for.
// February 25th, 2010 // 3 Comments » // Interviews
Mimicking Birds the first solo effort now three piece set of Nate Lacy, Tom Skellenger & Aaron Hanson have been taking me to places musically that I’ve never thought could be reached. Founded by Modest Mouse frontman Isaac Brock, the Portland Oregon natives who are a week away from releasing there self titled Brock produced debut on Glacial Pace, have been a staple here at the cafe since last year. Although most of the music leaked have been home recordings, recordings that remind you of cold afternoons & foggy atmospheres, it’s a reassuring sound that gets more mysterious after each listen. In one of the most personal interviews, Nate stopped by to discuss the origins of his band, there upcoming ventures and a particular moment where my faith in life was restored.
// January 21st, 2010 // No Comments » // Interviews
VV Brown is the electic new rising star to hit the music scene. Already helmed as England’s new “It girl,” Northampton born Vanessa Brown has heated up the charts worldwide and is now ready to capture our hearts here in the U.S. with the release of her debut album “Traveling Like The Light.” A mixture of all genres wrapped up into one, this songbird is definitely what the industry needs. VV stopped by the cafe to discuss life lessons learned, and how her journey has been since being named BBC sound of 2009.
// January 7th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Interviews
Dark and mysteriousness attracts many and when it fuses with music then you definitely have to pay attention. I got tipped off on Emika a few weeks back thanks to my compadre extraordinaire London D, needless to say an investigation pursued. The now Berlin native is causing quite a stir with her sound and early eerily comparisons similar to Aaliyah. While the year of ’10 is filled with contender after contender and if her recent single “Drop The Other” is what we can expect more of, then you just may have to add another entry to that list. In one of our more personal interviews Emika sat down with me to discuss her sound, her distinction from female singers of today and an event that nearly took her life.
// September 16th, 2009 // No Comments » // Interviews
Three quarters in to closing out the year we’ve seen a fair share of rising female artists who have provided plenty of bright moments. MPHO (pronounced Mmm-poh) shot across our radar a few months back with her glorious Martha and the Muffins sampled “Box N Locks.” Already creating a huge buzz across the pond, this Brixton native is geared to be the next breakout artist with her anticipated upcoming debut album “Pop Art.” MPHO recently took a break from touring and stopped by the Cafe to discuss her origins, experience at Glastonbury and her fascination for Joni Mitchell.
// August 24th, 2009 // 4 Comments » // Interviews
Diane Birch is one of those rare artist who comes along every so often. Blessed with a retro throwback sound, this vocal chanteuse is creating quite a buzz since her stellar debut album “Bible Belt” was released a few months back. Diane recently took the time out from her extremely busy schedule to stop by the Cafe for a very upfront and personal interview.
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