Funk
Album Review: James Last – Funky Music
There are people who think that the terms JAMES LAST and FUNKY MUSIC cannot be used in the same sentence. These people may know James Last, but they certainly don’t know the whole of James Last. But you can’t blame them, because the musical perfectionist has not only released over 150 records and received 17 …
Album Review: Gitkin –‘Golden Age’: Punchy world-funk and twang guitar in a rootsy, global beats bundle.
US Guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Gitkin (aka Brian J) is a player who’s long been connecting Duane Eddy’s original twang and a world of other styles from Peruvian Cumbia to Saharan rock, Delta blues to New Orleans funk. Whether as co-ordinator of the indie meets soul collective Pimps of Joytime or collaborator with both Cyril …
Live Gallery: Herbie Hancock at the Sydney Opera House 11.10.2024
The Legend Lives On: Herbie Hancock’s Tour Reminds Us Why We Show Up
Live Review & Gallery: Hiatus Kaiyote Transform the Enmore into a Universe of Sound 20.09.2024
Hiatus Kaiyote at the Enmore: A Night of Transcendence and Connection
Live Review: Chromeo – Leeds, 09.06.24
Canadian electro-funk masters light up Project House in Leeds
Track: The inimitable Pond unveil a slice of funky pop in ‘So Lo’ ahead of major tours and new album.
Ahead of their Australian shows next month, and fresh off a run of US tour dates including a performance at Kilby Court Festival, the fabulous Pond has released another off their forthcoming tenth studio album ‘Stung!’, out Friday 21 June via Spinning Top Records. ‘So Lo’ is a glorious slice of high-stepping funk that positively sizzles like bacon on a …
News: Aotearoa/New Zealand’s Dynamic Duo, The Black Seeds and Kora, Announce Co-Headlining Australian Tour in April
In exciting news, two of Aotearoa/New Zealand’s most iconic bands, The Black Seeds and Kora, are set to embark on a co-headlining tour across Australia this April. This dynamic pairing promises an unforgettable experience, bringing together the unique sounds of these influential bands. Formed in Wellington in 1998, The Black Seeds have consistently pushed the …
Premiere: Zachary Leo Releases ‘Time After Time’, A Funk-Pop Revelation, with tour dates announced.
Naarm/Melbourne-based artist Zachary Leo is once again gracing our playlists with his latest single, ‘Time After Time’, set to release tomorrow on the 26th of October and which we are proud to premiere today along with the video. Produced and mixed by the maestro Tobias Priddle and mastered by the talented Pieter De Wagter, this …
Live Review: Sammy Rae & The Friends – Crystal Ballroom – 2023.10.15
This past Sunday, Sammy Rae & The Friends brought their Camp tour to Portland, Oregon’s Crystal Ballroom, where a lively crowd had gathered, dressed in their finest camp attire. The anticipation for The Friends’ performance was palpable as the audience buzzed with excitement. The stage was transformed into a summer campsite, adorned with foliage, wooden …
Premiere: ‘I Just Knew Her As Ma’ – The Great Emu War Casualties confess a greater need for maternal contact in a brilliant funky pop blast.
One of our favourite antipodean indie outfits, Naarm/Melbourne band The Great Emu War Casualties (now a four piece) are back with a bit of bang with their new single ‘I Just Knew Her As Ma’, which we are absolutely proud as punch to premiere this morning. ‘I Just Knew Her As Ma’ is a brilliant, …