Tag: Funk
Collaborateurs: “Marshall Sessions” – a total anachronism compared to today’s mainstream music!
I’m in love with this album. “Marshall Sessions” (as in Marshall, NC) is filled with beautiful melodic themes, sweeping lush choruses, and one of the [more…]
Xotic Yeyo: “Mothership” – a crazy funky freak-out!
Xotic Yeyo is an original Funkjam band that originated in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Consisting of Stu Sauce on guitar and lead vocals, Rod Reiter on [more…]
Magazine Gap: “Calling Card” – a well-oiled sound that is distinctive and instantly recognizable
From beginning to end the new Ep, by Magazine Gap, entitled “Calling Card” distills what makes this groups’ music flow as well as it does. [more…]
Grand Tradition: “Your Wish” – an extraordinary level of melodic, harmonic and rhythmic refinement
Grand Tradition are a collection of musicians from Cardiff put together and fronted by Anthony Wickham (Vocals, Guitar) and completed by Cat (Keyboards), Llew (Bass), [more…]
Gilbert Engle: “1990 Live” – funky and rocking at the core!
Recently we came across the album “1990 Live” by Gilbert Engle, which his somewhat different from his latest Jazz-Fusion offerings. The album is steeped in [more…]
Yellow King: “Electrifying Lovin” – the real R&B sound with a soul-induced funky groove!
There is music that people need to hear and then there is music that people need to have. Very seldom does a recording warrant the [more…]
Phantom Pop: “Hometown” – the highest levels of accessible musical endeavor
Phantom Pop is an instrumental band from Brooklyn, NY. The group combines elements of funk, soul, and R&B with the improvisation of jazz to create [more…]
Eon MC Etc. & The Libra: “Race Music” blaze its own path rather than travel well-worn roads
Born and raised in Lawton, OK, Eon MC Etc. is a multifaceted artist who has shared the stage with many well-known acts and released a [more…]
Golden Boy (Fospassin): “Golden Jazz Fusion”- a musical landscape that draws on elements of jazz, funk and world music
Now living in Marietta, GA, Golden Boy (Fospassin) music has been awarded more than 15 times in 2 years. Some of his accolades are: Special Mention, Music [more…]
Fingermouse & Rubberneck: “Samsquantch” – the stereophonic equivalent of a blues-dripping psychedelic rainbow
Cambridge, England-based duo Fingermouse & Rubberneck are set to release their first ever EP stateside on September 2nd, 2016 via the newly formed Invisible Milk [more…]
ITEM: “Fine By Me” -bouncy, funky, fun music that sounds genuinely inspired!
ITEM is a musical duo with influences ranging from new wave and funk to modern electronic dance music. The duo is made up of Quinton Sisson (drums [more…]
Maverick Hill coalesces all genres into fun, blurring music!
Born in Los Angeles, Maverick Hill is the former promotions manager at Prince’s Nightclub “Glam Slam”, in Los Angeles. Taking influences from Prince, Jeff Buckley, [more…]
Charles Wright: “Something to Make You Feel Good” – music of great power and emotion!
Legendary songwriter Charles Wright probably best known as the leader of `70s soul group The Watts 103rdStreet Rhythm Band and the composer of the resourcefully [more…]
Hambone Relay deliver high stepping grooves with heavy, swaggering rhythms!
If you’re even remotely interested in Funk, Jazz or Soul-infused Fusion, then you need to get into the Philadelphia-based trio Hambone Relay. The band consists [more…]
Side Car: “Kelly” is just waiting to be cranked up on a dizzyingly-loud system
Have you heard of Side Car? Well, if not, just embrace it, because their music wants to embrace you. Groovy electro-pop and funk that starts [more…]
The PrimaDonna Reeds: “Red Stilettos” – as willfully different to the mainstream as you can go!
The PrimaDonna Reeds is a New York rock band formed by JC Ryder, an accomplished flamenco and rock guitarist, and Karena Reiter, a talented rock [more…]
Track Seven Band: “The Try And The Fail” – instantly captivating and beautifully produced!
New York’s very own Track Seven Band brings to you a collaboration that connects the elements of Rap, Rock, R&B, and Funk into one cohesive [more…]
Intricate Folk: “Pride” ft. Yahz Chyld – funk with an edgy modern twist!
Intricate Folk is a band based out of Southern California. The group’s name is centered on the brand “Only IF” which translates, “Only Intricate Folk”. [more…]
Charles Wright: “She Don’t Believe in Love” – feeding your funky attitude!
The music the lyrics and everything about “She Don’t Believe in Love” rocks: Unlike today’s in your face nasty lyrics this is a love tinted [more…]