The Upful LIFE Podcast – Ep.092: MORiLLO [global-bass producer/DJ] + AIN’T SISTERS [Alt-Folk/Rock]
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Episode 092 is all about the underground, from sea to mighty sea; welcome MORiLLO and AIN’T SISTERS! Among my preferred dancefloor generals on the decks across the past decade, it’s high time to tap in with The Dub Cartographer, global bass sorcerer MORiLLO down in L.A. Gov’t name Zach Morillo, the Groundation drummer pulls double-duty as a dynamite producer-dj and modern-day dub maestro. My man was kind enough to share some stoke, perspective, co-conspirators, and crucial creative processes surrounding his intoxicating latest full-length release, and this exciting new collaborative chapter in an ever-evolving electronic dance music career.
Listen to MORiLLO – The Dub Cartographer
Get the 411 on Atlanta-based, SOSMP faves AIN’T SISTERS. Frontpersons Barb Carbon and Arrie Bozeman join the pod from the deep Southeast, an insightful, humorous, nostalgic chat to discuss their unique connection, band origin/journey, their music & message, and the incomparable energy native to the Spirit of Suwannee. Across the past few years, it’s been recommended I check out this white-hot band of badasses in ATL, by way of numerous folks in the know. As such, it was hella cool to finally hear their colorful story, karmic chemistry, and punky alt-folk rock musical adventuring; reflections and recollections heard straight from the Ain’t Sisters’ mouths.
- 0:00 – ep.092 preview
- 3:00 – SPONSOR – Aaron Schwartz Art
- 6:20 – The Upful Update
- 10:10 – introducing MORiLLO
- 13:20 – INTERVIEW w/ MORiLLO [40min]
- 53:40 – introducing AIN’T SISTERS
- 56:30 – INTERVIEW w/ Barb and Arrie [46min]
- 1:42:30 – Afterglow x ViBE Junkie Jamz
MORiLLO bio-
With a desire to expand his opportunities across the music world, Zach moved to Los Angeles in 2012. He quickly found work as a touring drummer for internationally acclaimed artists RHYE, Childish Gambino, and Groundation and has traveled the world performing at the biggest and best festivals and venues like Coachella, Red Rocks, and The Hollywood Bowl. In addition, he has been creating and developing his own unique sound and identity through music production and djing. As ‘MORiLLO’, Zach has released a multitude of projects on established labels such as Gravitas Recordings, Muti Music, High Vibe Records, Tribal Trap, Hybrid Trap, Simplify, and Play Me Records. As he continues to build his project, Zach’s music has been celebrated by music lovers and DJ’s on stages and at festivals around the world. MORiLLO released his latest LP The Dub Cartographer in summer 2025.
Ain’t Sisters bio –
Fun, eclectic folk rock. Fronted by the deliciously androgynous duo Arrie Bozeman and Barb Carbon, the Aints deliver high-energy performances of their wildly diverse original music. Joined by the hardest working men in rock n Roll, Richie Jones on the Boom Chick thwackita whackita, and Justin Boudreau, aka BooDreamy, masterfully holding down the rhythm section and making everybody swoon with their gorgeous licks. Think Indigo Girls meets Dream Theater but with a little Birdcloud in the mix.
ViBE Junkie Jamz
MORiLLO x Peace Sine “Tribal Dub”
Ain’t Sisters 11/11/22 Tree House
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