Featuring moments of funk, punk, trip hop, new wave, rock, dance, Latin and even reggae, New Loser resounds as a slick and often lick-driven alternative rock album. We get instrumental gems and smart references, relatable vocals, the likes of Scars presenting warmth and good vibes contrasted by an intriguing subject matter.
Funk
The idea was to pay tribute to the legendary astronomer Carl Sagan, and in the process highlight the creative freedom and versatility of music as play. It’s a job well done, and a project that’s impressively eclectic and accessible, for fans of multiple genres.
Stylish live-band urban pop music brings catchy grooves and soulful falsetto vocals. Lugo™ highlights the professional and smooth precision of his approach, with the uplifting seven-track EP Let Them Eat Cake.
Themes of disconnection and lostness resound amidst a juxtaposed musical optimism. Kikimora confront the devaluing of love, with the funky soul and jazz tones of No Loving.
Standing tall on the strength of a simple but satisfying bass line, rising higher still as a soulful vocal thread and funky indie-rock aura gathers clear momentum – Lui Fazo rides the pulse of an implication, with the slick and unmistakable Energy.
Slick riffs and a cool creative fusion of all things jazz, funk, psycehldic and rock – Nighthawks is the low-key quirky and catchy new single from a distinct Sea Breeze, and its organic make-up and lyrical simplicity make for a colourful, lovable vibe.
Introducing a huge summer jam, a big-bank funk-rock release, capturing aspects of disco and pop-rock across an uplifting sentiment and style. Dominick Keath brings catchy positivity and organic musicianship back to the forefront, with the infectious good vibes of an aptly-titled Rise And Shine.
Funky guitar rock, a strong groove and an upbeat jazz rhythm – globally renowned bass player Derek Frank paints a colourful audio tapestry, with the organic instrumental layers of Barker’s Boogie.
Original music fearlessly blending genres, for an eclectic twelve-track album that’s consistently shifting – Eternity the artist lights up the space with the heavy bass and soul-funk of You Are My Groove, before we head further into the depths of Find Me.
Funky guitar rhythms and riding bass lines, a female vocal distantly mixed for a kind of pop-rock meets shoegaze recording aura, later evolving through something of a traditional folk to rock fusion of styles – Lady King & The Aces roll with the creative punches, for Smooth Sailing.
From the mellow to the outright untraceable in pace and presence, Joe’s guitar-work shines with natural charm throughout this seductive gem of a blues-folk track. The voice and guitar feel born to perform together in this way, and underneath we get a simple, nostalgic blues groove, a meandering bassline and beat combination, with some modest keys and synths adding a sleepy gospel vibe to an already alluring fusion of traits.
Continuing to perfect the modern AI dance-pop creative corner, FunkTheAI delivers a full-length album, this time loaded with summer gems that seamlessly blend funk and dance production with smooth, catchy vocals and hooks.