Tag: Funk
Asher Laub reworks Bruno Mars’ “Finesse” to instrumental perfection
Asher Laub began classical violin training at the tender age of 2 and had already performed with the Buffalo Philharmonic by age 13. Known for [more…]
Deryo: “Anytime” – kinetic slices of funk!
Deryo first hit the airwaves as the lead singer for Herbie Hancock’s group The Headhunters. Deryo sang on the groups’ 1977 album “Straight From the [more…]
d’Z: “Connected” – This is a stellar effort, with top-notch vocals, musicianship and production
Hans-Peter de Zeeuw a.k.a. d’Z is a Dutch drummer and composer in the soul, jazz and funk genres. Born to a conservative family in Rotterdam, [more…]
Union Five conjure up sonic whirlwinds!
Rhythm is as important as melody throughout the amalgamation of tracks on the self-titled album by Union Five. This is evidenced by the alternating emphasis [more…]
Reverend Barry & Funktastic Soul: “Sxygdluv” provides everything a respectable funkateer could possibly require
The 8-piece funk & soul band Reverend Barry & Funktastic Soul featuring the Hellacious Horns, has been packing dance floors in SRQ since their very [more…]
Drinking With Clowns has the atmosphere of a circle rather than a linear hierarchy
Drinking With Clowns is project is led by Baldo Bobadilla (singer/songwriter/producer from Paraguay) and Kristias Trujillo (Drummer/Composer from Mexico), who over the years have been [more…]
Le Shake: “By The Way” – the neon, glittery, night-time-is-the-right-time world!
Chicago based dance music artists Andy Holbrook and Martin Detrois form Le Shake, an 80’s inspired dance music group who recently released their single “By [more…]
Dr Days Junction: “EP” – a consistent purveyor of solid, groove-ready soul-funk
Dr Days Junction is a 5 piece Bristol-based band named after an abandoned railway station. Currently working on a full album set to be recorded [more…]
Bigfoot Barefoot has a serious pulse behind their songs!
Jacksonville, Florida collective Bigfoot Barefoot delivers a blend of Rock, Reggae, and Funk. They have been influenced by acts from Lynard Skynard to Sublime and [more…]
Slightly Left Of Centre: The Brand New Single “Euphoria” Drops on Friday May 12 2017
How can you resist a band like the Australian crossover rockers, Slightly Left Of Centre? High energy Maroon 5 styled vocals, Daft Punk-like electro- funk [more…]
Boonie Mayfield: “Boon Documented: The Soundtrack Vol.1” – balanced blend of creativity!
Composer, artist and producer, Boonie Mayfield has dropped the album, “Boon Documented: The Soundtrack Vol.1”. This is the first of 3 volumes to be released [more…]
The Big Mackoofy: “GOD IS A MAKE BELIEVE FRIEND FOR GROWN UPS” – cosmic!
“GOD IS A MAKE BELIEVE FRIEND FOR GROWN UPS” by the The Big Mackoofy, requires at least twelve different reviewers, or at the very worse, [more…]
Casey Frensz: “Spiral” – baroque harmonic pop jams
The album “Spiral” by Casey Frensz delivers a unique sound. This multi-instrumentalist and music educator from Minneapolis, MN, blends musical tone, melody and vocal harmonizing [more…]
The Ricky Fitts: “The Great Beyond” – frighteningly enjoyable, addictive and irresistible!
Already performing with the likes of Death Cab for Cutie and Fitz and the Tantrums, The Ricky Fitts are on their way to becoming one [more…]
Michaelangelo Kudo: “Thoughts Of A Virgin” highly-crafted old school essence
Michaelangelo Kudo is the singer-songwriter, dancer and actor of the group known as Sho Sho Kudo Music – a unique musical collective that was founded [more…]
P Bailey: “Story” – Class and classic sounds go hand in hand!
Originally from the UK, P Bailey is the man known with the 5 octave range. He had his first taste of musical inspiration while taking [more…]
Old Ice is establishing himself as a trailblazing soul and funk infused maven!
Serving as a self-proclaimed mediator for the underdogs, the weak and poor, Old Ice had to explore courage and bravery by serving his country in [more…]
Cosmonaut Radio: “Work Harder, Comrade!” is full of exciting melodies and rhythms!
I doubt that Cosmonaut Radio could do mediocre music even if they had to. They were born for the art of their unique brand of [more…]
The Saturators: “Stacks” – funk-infused, art-flavored music for smart people!
Created in 2015 The Saturators is a multi-genre urban music project featuring a 7-piece, multi-cultural mix of musicians based out of Brooklyn and Harlem. The [more…]
