Vocalo's Live From Studio 10

On their recent release “A Safety Meeting,” Chicago Rock and Hip Hop band Manwolves have come into their own, fashioning a sound that’s both cohesive and mature. Started as a band gaining recognition off of releasing loose Singles, they have now emerged as a fully formed project capable of not only wild parties and boisterous jams but also introspection, reflection and thoughtful approach to crafting their sound. Live From Studio 10 is a live performance podcast from Vocalo Radio. The show features emerging bands and music artists from Chicago and beyond. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski, and engineered by Collin Ashmead-Bobbitt. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10

On their recent release “A Safety Meeting,” Chicago Rock and Hip Hop band Manwolves have come into their own, fashioning a sound that’s both cohesive and mature. Started as a band gaining recognition off of releasing loose Singles, they have now emerged as a fully formed project capable of not only wild parties and boisterous jams but also introspection, reflection and thoughtful approach to crafting their sound. Live From Studio 10 is a live performance podcast from Vocalo Radio. The show features emerging bands and music artists from Chicago and beyond. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski, and engineered by Collin Ashmead-Bobbitt. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10

Chicago Rock and Soul band The O’My’s have recently released their new album "Tomorrow," which finds band leaders Nick and Maceo at their most laid back, reflective and direct. The band took a collaborative approach to writing and arranging the album and focused on what they say are the most distinctive elements that make up The O’My’s sound, namely, Nick’s piano playing and Maceo’s voice and guitar. Live From Studio 10 is a live performance podcast from Vocalo Radio. The show features emerging bands and music artists from Chicago and beyond. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski, and engineered by Shelly Steffens. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10

Chicago Rock and Soul band The O’My’s have recently released their new album "Tomorrow," which finds band leaders Nick and Maceo at their most laid back, reflective and direct. The band took a collaborative approach to writing and arranging the album and focused on what they say are the most distinctive elements that make up The O’My’s sound, namely, Nick’s piano playing and Maceo’s voice and guitar. Live From Studio 10 is a live performance podcast from Vocalo Radio. The show features emerging bands and music artists from Chicago and beyond. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski, and engineered by Shelly Steffens. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10

Latin-Soul singer Lester Rey grew up in Chicago’s Humboldt Park and began his musical journey playing congas in church. Equally inspired by his Puerto-Rican musical heritage – the sounds of Bomba, Rumba, Boogaloo and Reggaeton, as well as contemporary influences of Hip Hop, Footwork and Trap, Lester has found a unique voice to express himself artistically and address global issues like justice, peace and equality. Live From Studio 10 is a live performance podcast from Vocalo Radio. The show features emerging bands and music artists from Chicago and beyond. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski, and engineered by Shelly Steffens. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10

Latin-Soul singer Lester Rey grew up in Chicago’s Humboldt Park and began his musical journey playing congas in church. Equally inspired by his Puerto-Rican musical heritage – the sounds of Bomba, Rumba, Boogaloo and Reggaeton, as well as contemporary influences of Hip Hop, Footwork and Trap, Lester has found a unique voice to express himself artistically and address global issues like justice, peace and equality. Live From Studio 10 is a live performance podcast from Vocalo Radio. The show features emerging bands and music artists from Chicago and beyond. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski, and engineered by Shelly Steffens. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10

Austin-based singer and guitarist Jackie Venson delivers a passionate mix of Blues, Rock and Soul. Initially trained on the piano, she eventually transitioned to her instrument of choice, the guitar, and has since been writing music, touring and captivating audiences with ripping guitar solos and poignant lyricism that’s both personal as well as touching on many societal issues and ailments. Live From Studio 10 is a live performance podcast from Vocalo Radio. The show features emerging bands and music artists from Chicago and beyond. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski, and engineered by Collin Ashmead-Bobbitt. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10

Austin-based singer and guitarist Jackie Venson delivers a passionate mix of Blues, Rock and Soul. Initially trained on the piano, she eventually transitioned to her instrument of choice, the guitar, and has since been writing music, touring and captivating audiences with ripping guitar solos and poignant lyricism that’s both personal as well as touching on many societal issues and ailments. Live From Studio 10 is a live performance podcast from Vocalo Radio. The show features emerging bands and music artists from Chicago and beyond. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski, and engineered by Collin Ashmead-Bobbitt. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10

Chicago singer and songwriter Kaina made her first musical debut a few years back with a collaborative project with The Burns Twins. This year sees the release of her new 3 track EP "4U" which features her sensitive tender and cheerful vocals over soulful tracks by her other long-time collaborator - Sen Morimoto. Live From Studio 10 is a live performance podcast from Vocalo Radio. The show features emerging bands and music artists from Chicago and beyond. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski, and engineered by Collin Ashmead-Bobbitt. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10

Chicago singer and songwriter Kaina made her first musical debut a few years back with a collaborative project with The Burns Twins. This year sees the release of her new 3 track EP "4U" which features her sensitive tender and cheerful vocals over soulful tracks by her other long-time collaborator - Sen Morimoto. Live From Studio 10 is a live performance podcast from Vocalo Radio. The show features emerging bands and music artists from Chicago and beyond. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski, and engineered by Collin Ashmead-Bobbitt. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10

Formerly known as Sister Crayon, the Sacramento-based electronic trip hop band Rituals of Mine are on the verge of a major break thorough having signed with a major label and released their stellar new album Devoted. But these successes didn’t come without intense personal struggles. The loss of a close friend and a family member as well as a difficult break up all fueled and inspired the raw, emotional and dramatic tone of the record. Live From Studio 10 is Vocalo's live performance show and podcast that features emerging bands and music artists from Chicago and beyond. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski, and this episode was engineered by Collin Ashmead-Bobbitt. Subscribe to the podcast here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10

Chicago’s Fee Lion is a one woman band who has developed a sound that’s just as melancholy as it’s playful. With drum machines, synths, loopers, guitars and sultry voice in her arsenal, she evokes raw emotions set to dark electronic ambiance and sparse gritty beats. Live From Studio 10 is Vocalo's live performance show and podcast that features emerging bands and music artists from Chicago and beyond. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski, and this episode was engineered by Collin Ashmead-Bobbitt. Subscribe to the podcast here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10

On their debut album, Mantra, Chicago electronic indie rock band Sunjacket address feelings of isolation and alienation, while the band members experiment to find a natural balance between live instruments and electronic arrangements. Live From Studio 10 is Vocalo's live performance show and podcast that features emerging bands and music artists from Chicago and beyond. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski, and this episode was engineered by Mary Gaffney. Subscribe to the podcast here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10

From a Heavy Metal band in Wisconsin to Roots / Country Folk in Minneapolis, vocalist and guitarist Matt Walsh seems to have done it all before he was introduced to African music. This introduction opened a whole other world of polyrhythms and musical possibilities. He joined forces with dynamic singer and keyboardist Becca Fox, added a horn section and gave birth to Gentleman Brawlers – an Afro-Beat funk rock band now based in New York. Live From Studio 10 is Vocalo's live performance show and podcast that features emerging bands and music artists from Chicago and beyond. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski, and this episode was engineered by Mary Gaffney. Subscribe to the podcast here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10

Chicago Glam electro pop band The Gold Web are a feast for the ears and the eyes. Their sound is simultaneously retro and ultra modern, and together they deliver quite an eccentric live experience with catchy grooves, bombastic rhythms and layers and layers of feathers and glitter atop some of the trippiest costumes to embody their wild characters. Live From Studio 10 is Vocalo's live performance show and podcast that features emerging bands and music artists from Chicago and beyond. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski, and this episode was engineered by Mary Gaffney. Subscribe to the podcast here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10

Dos Santos’ music is steeped in the band’s Latin cultural traditions. Cumbia, Salsa and Rumba are only a few of the styles prevalent in their music. But the band isn’t only committed to keeping their musical heritage thriving. They also seamlessly mix in psychedelic guitars and rock drumming. The result is a contemporary twist on traditional rhythms and melodies, making Dos Santos one of the most eclectic and dynamic intercultural groups in Chicago. Live From Studio 10 is Vocalo's live performance show and podcast that features emerging bands and music artists from Chicago and beyond. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski, and this episode was engineered by Mary Gaffney. Subscribe to the podcast here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10

Homme is an indie rock project of Chicago musicians Macie Stewart and Sima Cunningham. Both are accomplished musicians in their own right as trained keyboardists, but on this project, both sought to focus on and experiment with guitars and their voices as a type of instrumentation. The result is a collaboration that drifts between haunting, vulnerable, noisy and dynamic arrangements often within one song. Live From Studio 10 is Vocalo's live performance show and podcast that features emerging bands and music artists from Chicago and beyond. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski, and this episode was engineered by Mary Gaffney. Subscribe to the podcast here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10

On their new album Rough Around The Hedges, Chicago band Hood Smoke, create a sound that’s just as dancy as it is cinematic. Soulful vocals resound over pop melodies, jazz-inspired sections, rock progressions and funk bass grooves that hold everything together. The result is a soul-pop fusion that borrows from tradition as much as it stands out on its own. Live From Studio 10 is Vocalo's live performance show and podcast that features emerging bands and music artists from Chicago and beyond. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski, and this episode was engineered by Collin Ashmead-Bobbitt. Subscribe to the podcast here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10

Milwaukee, Wisconsin band To Paint With Fire unleash their metal core assault with fast and heavy guitar riffs, electronic synths and furious drums. But there’s a softer, more polished quality to their sound as two singers alternate between clean pop and gritty vocals. Live From Studio 10 is Vocalo's live performance show and podcast that features emerging bands and music artists from Chicago and beyond. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski, and this episode was engineered by Mary Gaffney. Subscribe to the podcast here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10

Singer Eryn Allen Kane has been gaining national attention as one of the newest powerful voices to come out of Chicago. Soulful yet assertive, Eryn’s voice can be heard on a number of collaborations, including that with the one and only Prince, as well as on her own recent releases – Aviary Acts I and II. We’re excited to welcome Eryn in our studio for a special , stripped down performance – just her voice and the guitar. Live From Studio 10 is Vocalo's live performance show and podcast that features emerging bands and music artists from Chicago and beyond. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski, and this episode was engineered by Mary Gaffney. Subscribe to the podcast here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10