Steve Arrington has been one of those “whatever happened to …” artists – the sort that the regular public has forgotten but has become beloved among musicians and artists. Thanks to his work as a […]
Tag: funk
As a music blogger, I get a ton of emails about artists, new releases and tours from labels, pr firms and from the artists themselves, and as you can imagine the amount of email I […]
This live footage of Parliament Funkadelic shot in Houston, TX back in 1976 is actually part of one of the most incredible bills I’ve ever heard. Opening for Parliament Funkadelic was Sly Stone and the […]
Is there anything more American than funk? Or James Brown? Or Soul Train? Or how about James Brown on Soul Train? i’d say no. So check out this compilation of Soul Train appearances made by the godfather […]
Turkish producer and recording artist Alpman’s latest single “Resist!” is inspired by the people and the events of Occupy Gezi in Istanbul, Turkey. I won’t pretend to say that I’m knowledgeable enough to know all […]
AM and Shawn Lee’s sophomore effort, La Musique Numerique (translated from French, it means “Digital Music”), was released earlier this month through Park the Van Records. And from the first few singles, including a cover of […]
“Thoughts Can Wait” is the latest single from Turkish producer/DJ and electronica artist Alpman. Starting off with some dreamy, bubbling synths, before some darkly throbbing bass, and some really trippy organs. In some way, the […]
Stones Throw Records will be releasing Troubadour, the follow-up to the Stepkids’ breakout, self-titled debut later on this year – it’s slated for the fall. The trio was enlisted to take part in Red Bull’s new […]
The Fort Knox Five are celebrating their 10th anniversary as a band, and to commemorate their anniversary, they’ve gone into their vaults and personally selected 15 of their favorite original songs for a compilation 10 Years […]
The Gainesville, FL-based quartet of Morningbell has been incredibly prolific as they’ve released 5 albums and 9 EPs in the past 9 years. Boa Noite, the band’s sixth effort continues the band’s prolific reputation while revealing that […]
All Good Funk Alliance‘s Jacks of All Trades was 37th on this site’s Best of 2012 list, and it’s a great bit of early 1980s inspired funk. “Go Go Bananas” is the last single from the the […]
Album Review: Pazy and the Black Hippies Wa Ho Ha
Pazy and the Black Hippies Wa Ho Ha Secret Stash Records/Comb and Razor Records Release Date: September 4, 2012 Track Listing Side A 1. Comfort Me JahoJa 2. My Home 3. Come Back Home 4. […]