Funk
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After 12 Months Off, Chocolate Strings Ready To Rock Brisbane Once Again
Things have been a little quiet recently from Brisbane reggae-dub ensemble Chocolate Strings.
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Kylie Auldist's Funky Good Times Are Travelling Around Australia
Australian singer Kylie Auldist is no stranger to bright lights and big stages.
As vocalist of funk-soul ensemble The Bamboos, Kylie's toured the world under the... -
5 Things That Are Yellow With The Harpoonist And The Axe Murderer
Canada's The Harpoonist And The Axe Murderer are headed to the east coast of Australia next month.
The duo peddle a greasy, gritty soul that's imbued with funk and... -
Koriko Treehouse @ Rocket Bar & Rooftop Review
Adelaide’s own, Koriko Treehouse's distinctive style — a blend of hip hop and funk — will provoke even the most self-proclaimed 'I don’t dance' people to get on their feet
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Join Carl Cox And Eric Powell At The Mobile Disco
Esteemed British DJ/ producer Eric Powell returns to Australia with partner-in-crime Carl Cox for their much-hyped Mobile Disco shows, this year featuring a live performance
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Vaudeville Smash Put Their Eurovision Dreams On Hold, For Now
The three core members of Melbourne’s globally recognised, funk outfit Vaudeville Smash, the Lucchesi brothers, were born in Adelaide.
Marc Lucchesi believes the... -
5 Pre-Gig Rituals
Sunshine Coast musicians Pete Allan and Chris Flaskas have combined forces for the 'Ocean 2 Earth' tour.
With new releases to each peddle, this will be the second... -
The Black Jesus Experience Mulatu Astatke
Black Jesus Experience (BJE) fuse an irresistible blend of traditional Ethiopian song and 21st Century groove.
The eight-piece band from Melbourne will play four... -
Kenta Hayashi: The Looping Master
With epic loop pedal and songwriting talents, Japanese one-man band Kenta Hayashi is returning to the east coast of Australia with an even bigger tour, set to wow audiences
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Have You Seen Opiuo's Sneakers?
New Zealand-born, Melbourne-based producer Opiuo is basically unstoppable at this point.
Since his 2010 breakout single 'Robo Booty', Opiuo's star has been on a... -
5 Spaghetti Western Villains With The Francis Wolves
Eight-piece instrumental funk juggernaut The Francis Wolves are elated to announce the release of their debut, self-titled album next month.
After a strong 2015... -
Karen Anderson And The Fortunate Sinners @ Brisbane Jazz Club Review
They may be regular performers at the Brisbane Jazz Club, but no one could accuse Karen Anderson And The Fortunate Sinners of being predictable.
A recent show (10... -
Cookin' With Friends: Cookin' On 3 Burners
Cookin' On 3 Burners are bringing their blend of funk and soul to the masses, and have invited a few friends along for the ride.
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Kylie Auldist: The Funk Soul Sister
Broken Hill-born vocalist Kylie Auldist is taking her music back to the disco and boogie genres she loved as a teenager.
The solo artist, and vocalist of the ARIA... -
The Bamboos Want Your Soul
Eight-piece soul-funk group The Bamboos, led by band leader Lance Ferguson, have been doing their thing for the past 16 years.
Melbourne is where the band are from,... -
Vibes On A Summer’s Day @ The Triffid Review
On a sticky and stormy Brisbane summer’s day (23 January), Vibes on a Summer’s Day crossed the border to Brisbane for an all-dayer at The Triffid, featuring a showcase of
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Saskwatch: Soul Warriors
With the likes of Kylie Auldist. Mojo Juju, Hiatus Kaiyote, The Bamboos and The Cat Empire pushing the soul-music bandwagon, Melbourne band Saskwatch are ready to strike
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The Return Of Vibes On A Summer's Day
In its heyday, Vibes On A Summer's Day catered for eclectic dance and electronic tastes fuelled by a wave of interest in British soul-funk inspired acts and DJs.
It... -
5 Awkward Phone Calls With Soula
2015 has seen Sunshine Coast band Soula relocate to Melbourne with new members joining vocalist Teila Packman and guitarist Danny Lowrie.
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God God Dammit Dammit Going For Broke
When asked about his band's future, God God Dammit Dammit frontman/ lyricist Steve Pitkin response is as explosive as the group's music.
“We will probably be lying...