Category: Funk

Experimental, Funk, Garage Rock, Live Reviews, Pop

LIVE REVIEW: Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti @ Manning Bar, Sydney (09/02/11)

written by Chris Familton Holy Balm eased the arriving crowd into the vibe of the evening with an impressive set that showcased their organic psychedelic take on electronic music. The constant tempo of their songs had the earlybirds settling into a shuffling head nod while the trio plugged away at their primitive, droning dance music. The cool thing was that they primarily create music from … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti @ Manning Bar, Sydney (09/02/11)

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Funk, Guitar Rock, Video

VIDEO: The Twilight Singers | On The Corner *NEW

The Twilight Singers are back with a new record Dynamite Steps (Sub Pop) and one that certainly harks back to the dark grandeur of Dulli’s seminal 90s band Afghan Whigs. We’ll be spinning the record some more this week to give you a better idea of how it sounds but in the meantime check the video for On The Corner… Continue reading VIDEO: The Twilight Singers | On The Corner *NEW

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Americana / Alt-Country, Folk, Funk, Live Reviews, Soul

LIVE REVIEW: Boom! Bap! Pow! @ Raval, Sydney 21/01/11

written by Chris Familton The opening set in the surrounds of Raval’s lush lounge bar was a last minute addition in the form of the Boom! Bap! Pow!’s bass player – Clint Bracknell – playing a solo set on acoustic guitar. Bracknell possesses one hell of a voice with deep, rich tones akin to Ray LaMontagne as well as being a sweet guitarist. It was an … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Boom! Bap! Pow! @ Raval, Sydney 21/01/11

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Electronica, Funk, Indie Rock, News, Pop

NEWS: Primal Scream release Screamadelica Re-mastered (20th Anniversary)

The Very Limited Collector’s Edition Box Set includes:  Replica 1991 Get Loaded Tour T-shirt, redesigned by Bobby Gillespie, recreated by ‘Worn By’ (size L). Screamadelica Re-mastered (on CD & Double heavyweight LP). Screamadelica Live In L.A  1991 (**Previously Unreleased!**). Re-mastered Mixes (7”& 12” edits PLUS original remixes from Andy Wetherall, Terry Farley, The Orb and many more). Re-mastered Dixy Narco EP. DVD featuring brand new … Continue reading NEWS: Primal Scream release Screamadelica Re-mastered (20th Anniversary)

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Electronica, Funk, Hip Hop, Live Reviews, Reggae / Dub

LIVE REVIEW: Sola Rosa @ Gaelic, Sydney 03/12/10

written by Chris Familton Dub and electronica have been big exports for New Zealand in the past 15 years, mainly through the efforts of Fat Freddy’s Drop, Salmonella Dub, and Black Seeds to name just a few. Sola Rosa have been operating for a decade now and with 6 albums under his belt a trip to play live in Sydney was well overdue. Local Bondi … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Sola Rosa @ Gaelic, Sydney 03/12/10

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Experimental, Funk, Hip Hop, Soul

MP3: Motown Meltdown Vol. 2

Great concept, great results… check out this free album of Motown songs stretched, chopped, looped and distressed. In the words of label Gigante Sound: The Motown Meltdown series is born from a special collection of discs called the Motown Master Recordings Karaoke by Singing Machine. Each of these extraordinary discs contains “8 classic hits by the original artists”. These are the ORIGINAL classic Motown recordings … Continue reading MP3: Motown Meltdown Vol. 2

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Funk, Live Reviews, Reggae / Dub, Soul

LIVE REVIEW: Femi Kuti @ Metro, Sydney 20/11/10

written by Chris Familton Afrobeat has undergone somewhat of a renaissance in circles outside the normal purveyors of world music. In particular there have been some stellar compilations on the Soundways label that have exposed many unsung heroes of afrobeat and its various versions of psychedelic, disco, rock and funk. The figurehead of the genre was Nigeria’s Fela Kuti who reigned supreme in the 70s, … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Femi Kuti @ Metro, Sydney 20/11/10

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Album Reviews, Electronica, Funk, Hip Hop, Reggae / Dub

ALBUM REVIEW: Fat Freddy’s Drop | Live At Roundhouse London

written by Chris Familton Fat Freddy’s Drop are at their best when they are on-stage in front of a heaving, swaying audience. Their patient slow-build and dedication to the mood and groove of music is a sight and sound to behold so a new live album is a real bonus for those seeking to bottle some of the experience or hear what all the fuss … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Fat Freddy’s Drop | Live At Roundhouse London

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Funk, Indie Rock, Live Reviews, Opinion, Soul

GIG REVIEW: Dengue Fever @ Factory Theatre, Sydney 15/10/10

written by Chris Familton It was somewhat surprising to see that Dengue Fever were playing the Factory, given that their profile is fairly low in Australia. As it turned out those concerns were realised with a small crowd spread sparsely across the Factory. The upside was that by the end of the evening they attendees wholeheartedly made up for it with their enthusiasm. Transat were … Continue reading GIG REVIEW: Dengue Fever @ Factory Theatre, Sydney 15/10/10

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