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MP3 French Horn Rebellion–Robert and David Perlick-Molinari–will self-release of their debut album The Infinite Music of French Horn Rebellion on April 19th. It features the single “This Moment,” which captures a nostalgia of 80s electro-funk. Reminiscent of Prince and the Revolution, Atlantic Star, and Daft Punk, its groovy
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The Sleepwalking Society–released this month on Tru Thoughts–comes almost four years after Everything Under the Sun: Nostalgia 77’s previous album. This octet’s influences include free and spiritual jazz; plus, funk, soul, and Afrobeat. On “Simmerdown,” guest vocalist Josa Peit takes center stage in Nostalgia 77’s
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Toro Y Moi’s latest LP is a noticeable improvement compared to the sketchbook of ideas that made up his last album, Causers of this. Underneath the Pine is loaded with light, pretty arrangements and dancey disco beats. The songwriting and vocals aren’t always standout, though. While the whole
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MP3s: Chromeo- Don’t Turn the Lights On Chromeo- Don’t Turn the Lights On (Aeroplane Remix) –
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MP3: The Budos Band- Unbroken, Unshaven What do you think of this album? Did the Budos Band bring the funk? Did you dig it? Did you hate it? Why? What were your favorite tracks? Was this better than their previous efforts? Did you dig the solos on this record, too?
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So far, we’ve featured Italian musicians twice on the blog this week. That’s a lot more than usual. This outfit is much different than the previously blogged Dumbo Gets Mad, though. Calibro 35 are instrumental funk phenoms, generating soundtrack-ready bangers fans of the Budos Band can dig. “Five
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Orelha Negra is a hip hop and jazz fusion hybrid from Portugal. “M.I.R.I.A.M.” is one of the band’s latest singles. Sadly, I don’t know much about them because I don’t speak Portuguese. According to this, their new LP can’t be purchased
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Track from the third Budos Band album, which is due 8/10 on Daptone. Get the MP3 by clicking below and inserting an e-mail address: MP3: The Budos Band- Unbroken, Unshaven Will the Budos bring the best funk they’ve ever brought on their third LP? What do you think
Album Reviews
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