Today’s musical guest is one of my faves, Ernesto! Ernesto is the pseudonym of Swedish vocalist and producer, Jonatan Bäckelie. He recently announced that he’ll begin releasing music under his given name later this year, and you’re sure to hear that on the Chillcast audio show. Taking a trip down memory lane, this is a brand new video for the 2007 Ernesto classic, “Sick and Tired.” Music video filmed and edited by Johan Eileryd of Entrepreneur.
It is with great pleasure that I present a very special 1-hour interview feature on Swedish singer/songwriter/producer, Ernesto! He just released his 4th full-length album, Suffice Suffice, and I’m excited to share songs from this highly personal artistic effort with you. As a huge fan of his work, it was a joy to speak with him about his musical background, songwriting and recording history, personal beliefs, and the process of putting this album together. Jonatan is quite intelligent and well spoken, as well as an incredibly talented songwriter and soulful singer, so you are in for a treat!
Singer/songwriter, Paul Mac Innes, is the focus of this week’s special Chillcast artist feature. Paul and I chat about all of his various musical projects and collaborations as we peruse his catalog of tunes from 2005 to the present day. As an extra special treat, Paul shares a brand new unreleased Psaul project track with us. Paul and his projects, Favorite Flava and Psaul, are all very generous with their music, so be sure to check out the legal free downloads linked to in the show notes. And if you dig those tunes, be sure to purchase more music to support the artists.
Its that time of the year, my loyal listeners, the time of the year we spread holiday cheer. Every year I think I won’t find enough new holiday music to make a set, but once again, I found a ton of new tracks for all of your holiday get-togethers. Excitingly, 11 songs are free downloads, check out the shownotes for links! This set flows from the serious and sublime to the downright silly, with a mix of traditional and contemporary sounds — and not all of it is strictly electronica. Nearly everyone included has been featured on The Chillcast before, and some of them are regulars, like Karmacoda, who open up the show with a brand new song released free to their fans this week. Merry Christmas everyone!
This week’s Chillcast boasts a much more energetic set than usual, even finishing up with a set of vocal trance – a real rarity for the show. There’s also a set of deep minimal and soulful deep house midway through, and a whole clutch of great new songs out of Sweden – including 2 brand new songs by my favorite male vocalist, Ernesto! There’s also a set of 3 fantastic free downloads. While today’s show may be short on traditional “chillout music,” I think you’ll have no problem chilling out to it this Equinox. Enjoy! OH YES — next week I plan to release my special interview feature with Karmacoda, so watch for that!!!
Some people are convinced that The Rapture will occur this weekend. If that’s the case, then I figure we’re gonna need a really good playlist for the occasion. From darkly contemplative ambiance to celebratory booty shakers, this set runs the gamut, encompassing both the light and the dark. With beat matching, crossfades, and dropped in samples, this week’s show is completely DJ style, with no talking in between tracks. I want to dedicate this set to fellow DJ and KUCI alum, Clay Young, who passed away earlier this week. You will be missed, baby!
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This week I am thrilled to present the fantastic video for a brand new single by Mario & Vidis featuring one of my all-time favorite vocalists, Ernesto! “Changed” was just released on vinyl and digital download via Beatport by Australian label, Future Classic. It will be released on iTunes, Amazon etc on March 16, 2011. This week’s podcast, Chillcast #264: Good Mood, includes “Changed (Radio Edit)” — along with a link to a free download in the show notes, so be sure to check that out! The “Changed” video was directed by Phantom for Starworks. I’ve included links to 2 behind-the-scenes videos in the links below.
This week’s playlist has put me in a really good mood. Hope it’ll do the same for you! I want to wish a happy belated Cinco de Mayo and early happy Mother’s Day to everyone. OH, also wanted to mention that the Amalia Remix Contest winner was announced last night after I recorded this! Also, we are extending the big Karmacoda feat. Beth Hirsch & Anji Bee CD-single giveaway so email info<at>karmacoda.com ASAP to enter! There are some amazing free downloads this week by some of my all-time favorite artists, so be sure to grab all of those while they’re available. Enjoy!
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Let’s really get this party started for the 5th Anniversary of The Chillcast with Anji Bee! This week I finally let you in on my big surprise; a free one hour compilation of chill tunes called 5 Years of Chillin’. Rather than play all the tunes in one set, I’m mixing a few of them in with other new releases and saving the rest for next week. I’m super excited to premier brand new song by my band Lovespirals AND a solo Anji Bee song!!! I’m also hosting an AMAZING contest for Balligomingo this week! Too much good stuff, I tell ya.
Playlist:
“Beccy’s Song” SetsunaSpontaneous (2011) Due out March 23rd!
Enter to win an autographed copy of Balligomingo’s 2009 album, Under An Endless Sky, plus a copy of their 2010 acoustic versions album, Origins, and a USB drive loaded with the brand new Balligomingo Remix Vol. 1 album. Just send an email to contest@balligomingo.com by April 8th, 2011. Please include your name and mailing address in the email, in case you win. Good luck!
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This week’s episode is for the ladies, as I present sweet male vocals galore! Its quite the international mix, spanning no less than 8 countries. It also spans a variety of genres, including chilled downtempo, upbeat electro funk, soulful deep house, and more experimental dance electronica. Included below are links to 2 full albums, and EP, and 2 singles which are all free, legal downloads. Get ’em while they’re hot!
