Vocalo Radio

Before he took the stage at Lollapalooza 2023, Jean Dawson met with Vocalo’s Nudia Hernandes to discuss what fans can expect from him as a genre-defying musician, and the future of his sound. The two also discussed his upcoming stadium tour with Trippie Redd and Yungblud, as well as a song in the works with SZA. This interview was conducted by Nudia Hernandez. It was produced by Morgan Ciocca, and edited by Omi Salisbury, Jesse De La Peña and Morgan Ciocca. To keep up with Jean Dawson, follow him on Instagram @JeanDawsn.

Chicago artist Pinqy Ring met backstage with Vocalo’s morning host Bekoe at Lollapalooza to discuss the origin of her name, community work and teaching. The two also discuss being her authentic self, as well as her involvement with Chicago TedX and being named Chicago’s best hip-hop artist of 2023 by the Chicago Reader. This interview was conducted by Bekoe. It was edited by Bekoe and produced by Morgan Ciocca. To keep up with Pinqy Ring, follow her on Instagram @Pinqy.Ring.

Following their performance on Lollapalooza’s rainy third day, San Diego trio Thee Sacred Souls met backstage with Vocalo mornings host Bekoe. They get into their favorite places to find in new cities, their influences and what it’s like to make music on the road. The group also talked about their favorite albums, what soul means to them, leading with love and their connection to audiences through humanity. This interview was conducted by Bekoe. It was edited by Bekoe, and produced by Morgan Ciocca. To keep up with Thee Sacred Souls, follow them on Instagram @TheeSacredSouls.

This week on “The Reel Critic,” resident film critic Reggie Ponder breaks down his thoughts on the new Apple TV+ movie, ‘Stephen Curry: Underrated.’ This film chronicles the life of Stephen Curry and his rise to fame through college basketball, creating one of the most dominant sports dynasties of modern time. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.

Bindu Poroori is a Chicago-based writer, musician, political organizer, curator and non-profit worker. In writing about her family and sharing her story as an Indian immigrant, Poroori hopes to give others who may relate something to identify with. While reflecting on social justice, community, and her role in community programming and curating creative events, Bindu gives insight on what motivates her. This is what her Chicago sounds like. This segment of “This Is What Chicago Sounds Like,” ws produced by Ari Mejia.

Following her first solo performance at Lollapalooza, Seattle artist UMI joined Vocalo afternoons host Nudia Hernandez backstage to discuss manifestations at concerts, her Lolla debut, friendships and more. The two also delve into her opening act for Sam Smith’s ‘GLORIA’ tour. This interview was conducted by Nudia Hernandez. It was produced by Morgan Ciocca, and edited by Nudia Hernandez and Morgan Ciocca. To keep up with UMI, follow her on Instagram @WhoIsUMI.

Following his first performance for Lollapalooza, South Side Chicago artist Kidd Kenn joined Vocalo afternoons host Nudia Hernandez backstage to discuss his influence amongst fans, Target music (and merch) collaborations and performing for BET’s digital cypher in 2021. They also talked about his impact as an openly gay rapper and the experience that surrounds it. This interview was conducted by Nudia Hernandez. It was edited by Nudia Hernandez and Morgan Ciocca, and produced by Morgan Ciocca. To keep up with Kidd Kenn, follow him on Instagram @KiddKenn.

Before their debut set at Lollapalooza on August 3, Ned Franc and Jon Moody of UK electronic duo Franc Moody met backstage with Vocalo afternoons host Nudia Hernandez to discuss their live performance and their multifaceted sound. They also talked performing with the live band rather than a DJ track, and experimenting with household objects to create new sounds for their upcoming album. This interview was conducted by Nudia Hernandez. It was edited and produced by Morgan Ciocca. To keep up with Franc Moody, follow them on Instagram @francmoody.

Fresh off his first ever set at Lollapalooza on August 6, London artist Bakar met up with Vocalo's Nudia Hernandez for an exclusive backstage conversation. They discussed his music video for single "Alive!" where he stopped traffic in Piccadilly Circus, plus his collaborations with Chicago icon Virgil Abloh and his new album 'Halo,' which he says listeners can expect soon. This interview was conducted by Nudia Hernandez. It was edited and produced by Morgan Ciocca. To keep up with Bakar, follow him on Instagram @bakarrrr.

This week on “The Reel Critic,” resident film critic Reggie Ponder breaks down his thoughts on the Apple TV+ series ‘Swagger’ with director Reggie Rock Bythewood. They discuss season two of the series, specifically episode five, and delve into what prison reform education looks like in the show, positive detention center programs and making the most of the season. Additionally, Reggie touches on the SAG actors and writers strike and what that means for “The Reel Critic” going forward. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.