Check out our sit down with guitarist extraordinaire Justus West, where we talk about his new single "Come Together", playing with Mac Miller, John Mayer calling him one of his Top 5 guitarists, being on Tiny Desk a record number of times, and much more.
We got chance to catch French-Caribbean soul singer Adi Oasis at the DC9 in Washington D.C. and it was as soulful, funky, sexy, and fierce as any act you'll see this year. Be sure to catch her on tour.
Our thoughts, opinions, and live reaction to the latest album from the Gorillaz, 'Cracker Island.'
George Clinton, songwriter, vocalist, producer, and bandleader has been described as a "genius" and a "pioneer" of funk music, but he is also a man who has had to fight for his rightful place in the annals of popular music.
Eddie Murphy is in early talks to play the legendary Parliament-Funkadelic leader George Clinton, who is widely considered to be the Godfather of Funk.
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In their attempt to corner the wellness music scene 3D The Boss deliver yet another slice of sleek and fun soul/R&B pop with "Heaven and Paradise."
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Disaster Relief covers a wide musical field on 'Back Into It' - from soul/funk to various strands of world music, and it's all stuff you'll find yourself putting on repeat.
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The Chris Ruben Band keeps the psych-funk alive and well with 'Madness On Repeat.'
This will be the second film from Questlove and will follow the story of the influential artist, king of funk, and fashion icon Sly Stone.
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With its unadulterated playfulness, 'Schizophonic' is the kind of funk-rock album that makes you want to hang out backstage with its creators.
Anderson .Paak is an undeniably talented artist but he doesn't always deliver on that potential. 'Oxnard' is a definite step up from his debut but it still can't fully shake that feeling of missing 'something.'
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Janelle Monáe is at her most authentic self here, but while much of it is about self expression and living your truth, it's still very timely and aware of the larger things happening in our society (protest music you can party to). An album all her own sound that can only be described as 'futuristic funk' - it's sonics are lush, it's synths are bright, and it's bounce is irresistible.
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On their new album, 'Heartbreakers Space Club', Brooklyn's Dakota Jones turn some classic soul/R&B sounds into something quite modern.
Check out our sit down with French Caribbean, Brooklyn based soul-funk-r&b artist Adi Oasis. We talked about her new album 'Lotus Glow,' her journey in music, blowing up during the pandemic, Serena Williams, and much more.
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The California Honeydrops cover a gamut of styles on 'Soft Spot' with sophistication and ease.
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Juggling both musical genres and professions, Devin James Fry doesn't drop a single ball on this double single of "Purple Glue"/"No Hope."
Back in 1986, Prince took on a feminine alter ego called Camille and recorded an album that went into test pressing, but was then suddenly scrapped. Now it's finally getting a release.
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Have you ever wondered what a funk version of Depeche Mode would sound like? Something like "Scratch & Dent Blonde" by Magnum Dopus.
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On 'The Virtualistics', Patrick Ames has perfectly sussed out the essence of the late '60s/early '70s soul/funk, where the influence of the likes of Sly Stone looms large.
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On 'Push It,' 3D The Boss brings that '70s/'80s funk/R&B sound to modern times, and vice versa.
Titled 'Funky Nation: The Detroit Instrumentals,' the album was recorded in 1971 during the period when Gay refused to tour in support of his absolute classic 'What’s Going On.'
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'Canyon Worship 2019' is certainly not the album of a band who uses religion as a replacement for musical talent, but a gospel pop-funk hit of positivity.
At 30 years old, Anderson East is just getting started and without question will be one to watch in the coming years. East is currently on tour with his full band and Jade Bird with summer dates throughout the Midwest. Regardless of the type of music you think you like, East’s energy has something for everyone and is a performer you can’t afford to miss. Check out our full gallery of shots from the night.
From a child prodigy, to rock producer, to leader of the first truly integrated rock/soul/funk band, and author of some of the best modern music and two of the best rock/soul/funk albums around, Sly Stone's life and musical story is a sadly unfinished one full of 'what-ifs.'
