Roots to Grooves
January 31, 2023
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".
January 10, 2023
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".
January 3, 2023
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".
December 20, 2022
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".
December 6, 2022
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".
November 22, 2022
Roots to Grooves – Wombo
Exploring the music and career of this three piece Alternative band out of Louisville, Kentucky.
November 1, 2022
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".
October 25, 2022
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.
October 11, 2022
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".
October 10, 2022
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.