Roots to Grooves

"Wombo" are a three piece band from Louisville, Kentucky. Despite only being on the scene since around 2017, they have already released 3 full length albums and toured around the USA. But they are definitely still underground and on the tour grind. Join us as we discuss their music and spin a few of our selections. "Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL. https://www.signlradio.com https://www...

"Slow Pulp" are a four piece indie rock band from Madison, Wisconsin, now based in Chicago, Illinois. The current line-up has only been officially around since 2017, but since that time they have released a slew of increasingly impressive EP's, leading up to their debut LP "Moveys" which was released in 2020. Join us as we discuss this new and rising group. "Roots to Grooves" is a production of SI...

"The xx" are a three piece electronic indie rock band based out of London. This band started super young, releasing their debut album in their late teens which led to awards, critical acclaim and their own headline world tour. That might be a lot to take in for musicians of any age, let alone a teenager. But this group have managed to stay leveled headed and humble as they explore their very own u...

Mark Guliana is a prolific session drummer and composer who might best be known for his work on David Bowie's last ever album "Blackstar". Born in New Jersey, Mark started his musical journey as a teenager taking drum lessons where he was encouraged to explore multiple genres, with a focus on Jazz. Initially basing himself in New York, Mark has gone on to play in multiple Jazz ensembles, and compo...

Hailing from Irvine, California, "Young The Giant" are a five piece rock band who started out in high school, recording two EP's under their original name of "The Jakes". Since their early days they have gone on to release a slew of studio albums, work with top producers and tour the world. Join us as we dive deeper into "Young The Giant's" music and story. "Roots to Grooves" is a production of SI...

Little Dragon is a Swedish quartet tantalizing a vast audience with downtempo electronic pop. Helming the vocals, Yukimi Nagano captivates with smooth and sensual melodies over music adopted from disco, new wave, and vocal jazz. "Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL. https://www.signlradio.com https://www.instagram.com/signlradio https://www.twitter.com/signlradio https://www.facebook.com/si...

Car Seat Headrest is a moody, DIY project led by Will Toledo. Birthing their debut music in 2010, the lofi and introspective project thrust itself into the greater indie scene. Car Seat Headrest continues to expand its boundaries with a refined production approach dominated by electronic instrumentation. "Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL. https://www.signlradio.com https://www.instagram....

"Saba" (aka Tahj Malik Chandler) grew up in the Austin neighborhood of the West Side of Chicago. Growing up in a musical family, it wasn't long before Saba started crafting his own music, teaching himself music production and setting up an early home recording studio in his Grandma's basement. Saba has also collaborated with other rising talent out of Chicago, including "Noname", "Smino" and "Chan...

Amon Tobin is an innovative electronic music producer specializing in sound design and production techniques. Arriving on the English scene in 1997, Amon's construction of jazz inspired, sampled driven output inspired listeners and critics alike. Amon Tobin has garnered substantial notoriety for his advanced production methods and cinematic compositions. "Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL...

"Mini Mansions" are a three piece indie rock band from California, formed in 2010. You could kind of consider them to be a mini supergroup, as the line-up features full-time members from "Queens of The Stone Age" as well as members from "The Last Shadow Puppets" and "Arctic Monkeys". Over the course of three full length albums and a slew of EP's, "Mini Mansions" have explored a lo-fi rock sound th...

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. Sampha creates electronic soul and R&B, and is highly praised for his considerable songwriting and production skills. "Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL. https://www.signlradio.com https://www.instagram.com/signlradio https://www.twitter.com/signlra...

Polo & Pan are Paul Armand-delille, and Alexandre Grynzypan - A French house and electronic duo focused on upbeat, immersive and engaging electronica. Often playful, inspiring, and positive, Polo & Pan are influenced by sounds and tradition from around the world. "Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL. https://www.signlradio.com https://www.instagram.com/signlradio https://www.twitter.com/sig...

"Viagra Boys" are a Swedish post-punk band harnessing the powers of bombastic rock and a culture of chaos. Intrigued by drugs, emotions, and male-privilege, Viagra Boys articulate their attitude in a punishing approach to music. "Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL. https://www.signlradio.com https://www.instagram.com/signlradio https://www.twitter.com/signlradio https://www.facebook.com/si...

"Moses Gunn Collective" describe themselves as a glitter coated psychedelic nugget. 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. "Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL. https://www.signlradio.com https://www.instagram.com/signlradio https://www.twitter.com/signlradio https://www...

"The Holydrug Couple" are a psychedelic rock duo from Santiago, Chile, comprised of friends Ives Sepúlveda and Manuel Parra. Since 2011 they have released a slew of albums, singles and EP's, all recorded by themselves in Sepúlveda's home bedroom studio in Santiago. This is an ultra underground band who have barely done any press interviews. If you are into bands such as Tame Impala or Unknown Mort...

Danger Mouse is Brian Burton: a musical auteur and producer extraordinaire. Brian has etched out his place in music by creating symbiotic relationships with juxtaposing music style and genre. Danger Mouse has created an abundance of seminal music involving artists such as Jay Z, Beck, and CeeLo Green. "Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL. https://www.signlradio.com https://www.instagram.com...

Japanese Breakfast is Michelle Zauner. Born in Korea and raised in Eugene, Oregon, the Brooklyn based artist engages the listener with tasteful experimentation, and deeply intimate indie rock. Michelle further demonstrates her prowess in introspection with her New York Times best selling book, “Crying in H Mart”, where she reflects on her place in her American-Korean culture. "Roots to Grooves" is...

Little Simz is London born Simbiatu Ajikawo. Bursting onto the music scene with authority, Simz is a rapper first, and an actor second. Simz entices you with engaging compositions and acute storytelling, detailing her experience with life and maturity. "Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL. https://www.signlradio.com https://www.instagram.com/signlradio https://www.twitter.com/signlradio htt...

Electric Guest is Asa Taccone and Matthew Compton. After a nonrandom opportunity to work with Brian Burton, AKA ‘Danger Mouse’, the dynamic duo began creating funky indie rock with a lofi twinge – harkening back to a simpler time. With three albums released, Electric Guest continues to experiment, propelling their way to a poppier aesthetic. "Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL. https://www...

Jessie Ware is an English pop songwriter, performer, and podcaster. Garnering acclaim in 2012 with her debut album, Devotion, she has built a successful music career with blooming potential, and has worked alongside renowned artists such as Nicki Minaj and Ed Sheeran.  "Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL. https://www.signlradio.com https://www.instagram.com/signlradio https://www.twitter.c...

Foxygen is Sam France and Jonathan Rado; an experimental and progressive indie music production duo based in Los Angeles California. Following a musical encounter in high school, Sam and Jonathan realized a shared affinity of classic artists such as Led Zeppelin and Lou Reed, and the Westlake duo began writing their own original compositions via Foxygen. "Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL...

Tank and the Bangas are a bundle of joy and positivity sheathed in music and verse. In 2017, the New Orleans based group performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series, launching them onto the worldwide stage in bombastic fashion. Henceforth, Tank and the Bangas continue to inspire and enlighten an eager and growing community. "Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL. https://www.signlradio.com ht...

Magdelena Bay is Matt Lewin and Mica Tenenbaum, a young pop music duo with a retro aesthetic and a progressive persuasion. Magdalena Bay honed their sound with multiple singles and short EPs, taking cues from praised producers and prized pop stars, before dropping their debut full length album, "Mercurial World". "Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL. https://www.signlradio.com https://www.i...

Tom Misch is a producer of downtempo, beats who incorporates his own vocals and jazz infused guitar playing into his tracks. Tom rose to prominence as a teenage bedroom producer in the 2010's, uploading his beats to SoundCloud. It wasn't long before his creations were catching the ears of DJ's and listeners across the globe. "Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL. https://www.signlradio.com h...

Flying Lotus is Steven Ellison, a progressive electronic music producer fusing hip hop, jazz, and dubstep, into tasty cocktails of novel vibration. A descendant of the famed Coltrane family, Flying Lotus continues to supply high quality, inventive sound, pushing the boundaries of popular music. "Roots to Grooves" is a production of SIGNL. https://www.signlradio.com https://www.instagram.com/signlr...