Watermelon Funk Etches Their Name as the Next Disciples in P-Funk Lineage in New Album ‘Afrodesiac’
Ft. Members of Parliament-Funkadelic, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram Band, Termanology, and More
At this stage in his multifarious career, funk keyboardist DeShawn “DVibes” Alexander abides by a few ground rules.
BROOKLYN FUNK ESSENTIALS REIMAGINES CLASSIC SONGS “BLOW YOUR BRAINS OUT” AND “BROOKLYN RECYCLES” FROM PIVOTAL DEBUT RECORD COOL AND STEADY AND EASY
June 27, 2024 (Los Angeles, CA) – Celebrating 30 years to the date since the release of their pivotal debut album Cool And Steady And Easy, cult acid-jazz ensemble Brooklyn Funk Essentials are back today with the release of a new double-single comprised of reimagined versions of two classic songs from the Arthur Baker-produced LP: ‘Blow Your Brains Out’ and ‘Brooklyn Recycles’.
Ghost-Note Pays Homage to ‘70s Soul on New Single “Grandma’s Curtains” Featuring Eric Gales
Band Members of Snarky Puppy, Prince, Snoop Dogg,
Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancock, Kendrick Lamar,
Marcus Miller, Toto, Justin Timberlake, and more
New Album Mustard n’Onions out April 19th
via Mack Avenue Music Group/Artistry Music
March 29, 2024: Today, groove titans Ghost-Note released the psychedelic-soul tinged “Grandma’s Curtains (ft. Eric Gales)” from their upcoming third album Mustard n’Onions (out April 19th).
Ghost-Note Releases New Funk Anthem
“Where’s Danny?”
Band Members of Snarky Puppy, Prince, Snoop Dogg,
Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancock, Kendrick Lamar,
Marcus Miller, Toto, Justin Timberlake, and more
February 23, 2024: Today, groove titans Ghost-Note released the new funk anthem “Where’s Danny?” from their upcoming third album Mustard n’Onions (out April 19th).
GEORGE “DR. FUNKENSTEIN” CLINTON HONORED WITH STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME FRIDAY, JANUARY 19
Hollywood, CA (January 22, 2024) – The legendary maestro George Clinton ascended to new heights as he was bestowed with the 2,769th star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, January 19th.
The Rumble Announces Limited Edition Vinyl Pre-Release of GRAMMY-Nominated, ‘Live at The Maple Leaf’
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The Rumble, the New Orleans-based ensemble known for their electrifying blend of Mardi Gras Indian funk and R&B, has just announced a pre-sale for an exclusive first edition limited pressing of their GRAMMY-nominated debut album, ‘Live at The Maple Leaf,’ recorded live on December 9, 2022.
AFRO-FUNK LEGENDS CYMANDE REISSUING 1973 CLASSIC LP
‘SECOND TIME ROUND’ VIA PARTISAN
‘GETTING IT BACK: THE STORY OF CYMANDE’ IN UK/IE CINEMAS ON FEB 16
In 1973, with the release of ‘Second Time Round,’ Cymande solidified their place in music history. As children of the Windrush Generation, they were part of the first wave of innovators and originators of the fledgling Black British music scene.
BROOKLYN FUNK ESSENTIALS
‘How Happy’
New single & video out today
(January 18, 2023) New York, NY — The cult funk ensemble Brooklyn Funk Essentials have returned to chase the January blues away with the release today of joyous, new R&B-disco-funk jam ‘How Happy’, to follow up on the success of last year’s singles ‘Scream!’ and ‘AA Side Single’.
The Motet unveil “Draccus,” the existential second single off their forthcoming instrumental album All Day
Marking the funk-jazz-soul quintet’s 10th studio LP, All Day will release on Wednesday, January 18, 2023
For a little over two decades, The Motet have cultivated a fervent fanbase through immaculate live performances and a seamless blend of funk, jazz, soul, and rock.
Reissue Label Real Gone Music Releases Funk Band THE METERS: A Message from the Meters—The Complete Josie, Reprise & Warner Bros. Singles 1968-1977 3-LP Set
Here come those holidays, and if you’re like us, you could use some music to put some pep in your step. Enter one of the most beloved releases in our catalog, one that’s been out of print for about five years: THE METERS: A Message from the Meters—The Complete Josie, Reprise & Warner Bros. Singles 1968-1977.