Moscow-based instrumental funk outfit The Diasonics — Anton Moskvin (drums), Maxim Brusov (bass guitar), Anton Katyrin (percussions), Daniil Lutsenko (guitar) and Kamil Gzizov (keys) — formed back in 2019 and quickly developed a sound that they’ve dubbed “hussar funk,” a blend of elements of hip-hop rhythms, 60s and 70s psychedelia and Eastern European flavor paired with cinematic-leaning arrangements. And with their unique sound and approach, the Russian funk quartet have managed amass a cult following within the international funk and soul scenes.

Since 2019, The Diasonics have been remarkably prolific: They’ve released ten highly-celebrated singles and various in-demand 45s through indie funk labels like Funk Night Records and Mocambo Records. Their full-length debut, 2022’s Origins of Forms was released through acclaimed Italian funk and soul purveyors, Record Kicks. 

Recorded on an Otari MX-5050 MK III at Moscow’s Magnetone Studio and mixed by The Cactus Channel‘s and Karate Boogaloo‘s Henry Jenkins in Melbourne, Origins of Forms‘ saw the Russian outfit firmly cementing their overall sound and aesthetic.

 The Diasonics’ latest single, the Henry Jenkins produced and mixed “Beggin'” is an instrumental rendition of a Bob Gaudio and Peggy Farina penned tune that was recorded by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in 1967. “Beggin'” became a British, Northern Soul scene classic in the late 1970s — and since then has been covered numerous times over the years, including most recently by Italian rock group Måneskin. The Diasonics rendition retains the dance floor friendliness of the original but with a bit more of an emphasis on wah-wah guitar-driven, soaring and glistening keys and a ridiculously supple and funky bass line, making it a must-have for those looking for deep grooves.

“Beggin'” is available on all digital stream platforms, but it also will be releasing on a limited edition 45 vinyl on March 8. Pre-order here.