Unknown Mortal Orchestra are one of the most exciting new bands. Partly this is because of their variety – while remaining firmly rooted in the…
Tag: funky
08/02/2019: “Odio Sem Valor” by Pedrinho
The Cape Verde islands have a rich musical heritage, as a result of their mixed heritage of African and Portuguese cultural influences. The label which…
05/12/2018: “Places & Spaces” by Donald Byrd
Donald Byrd (full name Donaldson Toussaint L’Ouverture Byrd II) is one of those artists that, without their work, much of the music today we listen to…
25/09/2018: “Oino” by LA Priest
LA Priest is guy who makes some seriously unusual music. However, there’s no real sense of being too out there. Especially for a song like…
21/09/2018: “In Time” by Sly & The Family Stone
Miles Davis was apparently a massive fan of Sly Stone, and in particular this song. In fact, he liked it so much that he forced…
30/07/2018: “Bouree” by Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull is an English band who have made a lot of weird and wonderful music over the years, from blues rock, folk rock, prog…
15/07/2018: “Slow Ride” by Foghat
“Slow Ride” is my kind of song, with a message I can really respect. “Slow ride, take it easy”. I mean, it’s a hectic world…
21/04/2018: “Funkytown” by Lipps Inc.
The 80s gets a bad rep sometimes, in terms of fashion and music. But there’s a whole load of songs from the 80s that will…