M & O aka Milo and Otis, (not to be confused with popular californian EDM DJ's or the 80's Japenese movie) is an increasingly growing "Adventure Soul" duo from Chicago. Well as much as Chicagoans love to claim whoever will allows us, only part of this dynamic duo is from Chicago. Jamila 'Milo' Woods, vocalist, writer, and guitarists is a Chicago native who took her talents to Brown College where she met Owen 'Otis' Hill who is from Boston. The musical adventures of M & O encompass much of the 'cute' friendship between kitten and puppy played out in the film. Take a listen to Joy, their debut album and you will understand perfectly what we mean.
Their music reminds you of you're favorite barbecue sauce on a summer day. Now, before you go twisting your eyebrows in confusion, their music truly is a perfect blend of SWEET, soulful melodies mixed with a few SPICY topics here and there. But when brought together, it is one smooth entity that you can not get enough of. Above that, their music is definitely one of a kind amongst the repetitive songs that artists are producing today. Needles to say, we will take homemade bbq sauce over store brought ketchup any day.
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| Milo singing at Bottom Lounge, Chicago IL |
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| Otis playing at Bottom Lounge, Chicago, IL |
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| M & O |
Seeing them live is an even better delight. Owen recreates the track live on the keys and guitar as Jamila works the crowd with her soulful ballads and audience participation. She surely has a way of making you feel unashamed to sing at the top of your lungs even though it is nearly impossible to emulate her unique voice.
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| Jake Krez interviews M & O after the show |
"I usually don't say this but they are really cute"
- Writer, Jake Krez
If you missed this incredible show, I'm sure you are now wondering how you can catch them again. Well lucky for you Chicago Residents, they are having a release show for their upcoming album Almost Us on April 3 at Double Door. Advance tickets can be purchased at Ticket Fly. No Name Gypsy and the band SHE will be opening, making this a one of a kind show you do not want to miss. Purchase advance tickets today.
Here's a snippet of last nights performance.
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