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DAISY WORLD's Debut Album 'TOOTHPICK' Is a Vocal Playground of Retro Grooves
May 3, 2024
'TOOTHPICK' beams with the infectious musicality of an artist who knows exactly who she is.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Johnny Yukon Returns With a Banger That Deserves to Be Heard “Right now!”
March 26, 2024
“Right now!” amplifies Johnny’s carefree yet effortless energy to a magnitude previously unseen.
Author:
Carter Fife
BOY SODA is Telling Us To Take a Big Sip of What’s To Come
July 7, 2023
“It’s just always been a part of my body to be honest.”
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
Q's "Not Alone" Brings the Funk Ahead of Debut Album 'Soul,PRESENT'
April 5, 2023
"NOT ALONE" harkens back to a simpler time—think Prince, Rick James, and Teddy Pendergrass.
Author:
Jake Selvey
BLK ODYSSY Taps Bootsy Collins for the Syrupy Sweet "Honeysuckle Neckbone"
March 22, 2023
BLK ODYSSY remains an indefinable expression of art.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Djo Trips Over the Cracks of His Own Mind in “Figure You Out”
August 30, 2022
“Figure You Out” is a timeless track drenched in groove.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Kalisway Is Moving to the Sound of Her Own Funk [Q&A]
May 18, 2022
"For me, funk is soul, energy, happiness."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Joshy Soul's Thrilling "New Lover" Is a Reminder to Make Yourself a Priority
January 13, 2022
"NEW YEAR, NEW ME, NEW LOVER."
Author:
Chloe Liz
Meet Los Bitchos, the Party Band Ready to Set Your Heart Ablaze
October 6, 2021
Los Bitchos' music unfurls to reveal a kaleidoscopic amalgamation of far-off locales, disparate moods, and lush sonic textures.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Serena Isioma's "HUH?" Is an Unapologetic Celebration of Identity
June 21, 2021
"HUH?" is a perfectly-timed celebration from an artist who is never afraid to reinvent themselves.
Author:
Carter Fife
BLK ODYSSY Taps Bootsy Collins for the Syrupy Sweet "Honeysuckle Neckbone"
March 22, 2023
BLK ODYSSY remains an indefinable expression of art.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Transport Yourself to Omar Apollo's 80s Dance Party with the Technicolored "So Good" Video
May 17, 2019
+ Catch Omar Apollo on 'The Voyager Tour' with Ambar Lucid now!
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Steve Lacy Cements Himself as a Funk Revivalist & R&B Savant with 'Apollo XXI'
May 28, 2019
The Compton native's music is akin to coming home to your parents' records playing in the living room on a sublime summer day - familiar, novel, and inviting.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Great Good Fine Ok Chooses Love over Fear In "Terrified" with Pell [PREMIERE]
April 18, 2019
Upon the first listen of "Terrified," it's obvious that GGFO is heavily influenced by contrasting elements of synth-pop, funk, and hip-hop.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Serena Isioma's "HUH?" Is an Unapologetic Celebration of Identity
June 21, 2021
"HUH?" is a perfectly-timed celebration from an artist who is never afraid to reinvent themselves.
Author:
Carter Fife
Winston Surfshirt's "Make a Move" Will Have You Struggling to Stay Dressed
June 17, 2019
With a sound that draws influence from funk, surf rock, West Coast hip-hop, soul, and disco, it's no wonder that Elton John has dubbed these genre-benders as "his favorite band of the moment."
Author:
Brady Moses
Make the First Move With Harrison Sands' "Open Doors" [PREMIERE]
July 16, 2019
"It really is a plea for the woman to take charge, and remove any and all doubt from the situation, because consent is sexy, and a topic that many men could use a lesson in."
Author:
Jess Myers
half•alive's Latest Offering Is Nothing but "Pure Gold"
July 19, 2019
half•alive has that Midas touch.
Author:
Jess Myers
half•alive Delivers the Full Package of Indie Funk With "RUNAWAY"
June 13, 2019
The band name half ·alive is rather deceptive - there's nothing "half" about what these guys do.
Author:
Brady Moses
Mei River's New Single Is Nothing Like You've Ever Heard
June 26, 2020
There's so much in "A Story About Getting Lost," and it makes it one of the most interesting listens of summer 2020.
Author:
Precious Kato