December 2, 2012
Written by sundance
Automatic Reaction , Claptone , Electronica , feed , Funk , Jack Dutone , James Brown , MF Rex , Norman Bassey , Retro , Salvador G , Wu-Tang Clan
Salvador G, MF Rex, Jack Dutone and Norman Bassey from Brooklyn, NY, make up the charismatic group, Automatic Reaction. Presently basking in the Yeah Yeah Yeahs pleasure-pool on their latest creation called ‘Highest Ground,’ MF Rex and Norman Bassey individually craft two funky flavours that sample the likes of James Brown, the Wu-Tang Clan and Claptone. [...]
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November 28, 2012
Written by sundance
Balearic , Brandy , Chill Out , Downtempo , feed , Follow Me , Nu Disco , Retro , Soul II Soul , Tempo , The Isley Brothers , TLC , Videos
Getting back to reality on a modern-retro tip, are Brooklyn’s Follow Me on a commendable topography of airy blends and adorable atmospheric-circulations. Brilliantly selected with a direct nod to the past, the simple and refined merit of Follow Me put these two guys in charge with even more surprises tucked up their soulful and disco [...]
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November 10, 2012
Written by sundance
Albert “Duke” Jones Jr. , Balearic , Barely Breaking Even , BBE Music , Downtempo , Elemental , feed , Funk , Guinness Records , Newban , Porter Carroll Jr. , Retro , Soul , Tempo
Originally released on Guinness Records in 1977 and re-mastered for 2012, “Newban” and “Newban 2” are the true example of ultimately rare soul & funk. Recorded in New York by founders Albert “Duke” Jones Jr. & Porter Carroll Jr., Newban’s ‘Magic Lady’ is a vintage example of simple jazzy madness, drum-tastic liveliness and saxophone flotation [...]
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September 12, 2012
Written by sundance
Billy Jack , Chip Chabralle , Curtis Mayfield , feed , Funk , Jazz House , Nu Disco , Retro , Soul
Chip Chabralle has exhaustingly outdone himself on this Curtis Mayfield rework Ladies & Gentlemen. Swollen with pride like a new found father or mother, Chip Chabralle’s modest but pleasing rendition of the late & great Curtis Mayfield outperforms all previous – and those soon to follow. Magical. CURTIS MAYFIELD – Billy Jack (Chip Chabralle’s Blissed [...]
August 30, 2012
Written by sundance
Ben "DJ B-Roc" Ruttner , Disco House , feed , Funk , James "JPatt" Patterson , Kool & The Gang , Nu Disco , Retro , The Knocks
Save our souls oh mighty Knocks, as the boys in question get their party glam boots on, vocodered voices polished and their funky, glittery apparel out for an always-favoured weekend stirrer. Let’s party. THE KNOCKS vs. KOOL & THE GANG – Celebrate The Feeling
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August 12, 2012
Written by sundance
Breaks , Denis Jasarevic , Don’t Let Me Down 2012 , Downtempo , Electronica , feed , Funk , Gramatik , Retro , Rock , Soul
The chipmunks are in Aerials, but on this occasion we’ll sit them down in the corner until the party has fully finished…
From New York to Slovenia, Gramatik is one sure fire comedian.
Let’s get some Gramatik-funk on those kitchen tables now…
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August 11, 2012
Written by sundance
A Sides , Bob James , feed , Frank Zappa , Funk , Funkadelic , Instrumental , Kirk Whalum , Ohio Players , Psychedelic , Retro , Rock , The Blackbyrds , The Floaters , The Main Ingredient
Through the fatigued heart and sorrowful Rhodes chords of Funkadelics’ ‘Atmosphere’ ; – right through to the James Bond-esque of ‘Summer Breeze’ by The Main Ingredient.. the graveyard-shift ambience of ‘The Ghettos’ jazziness & epic horns works Funk-errfic #8 around eight indistinguishable feelings and eight indescribable mindsets. Let the emotional trumpets commence. THE FLOATERS – Float On [...]
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June 26, 2012
Written by jon @ aerial noise
Blues , Club , Disco House , Electro House , Electronica , feed , Pop , Progressive , Retro , Rock , The Royal Concept , Videos
Swedish indie-pop band, The Royal Concept, have made a stateside splash with the release of their debut, self-titled EP. The five song collection includes catchy tracks such “D-D-Dance” and “Gimme Twice“, which have climbed the Hypem.com charts. Historically, Scandinavia has produced more than a few talented, timeless pop acts and The Royal Concept continues this [...]
June 21, 2012
Written by sundance
Arista , feed , Funk , Gil Scott-Heron , Re-Ron , Retro , The Best Of
Sounding way ahead of its time, we turn back the clock to 1984 for a bona fide electro n’ poetical mix down from the true Godfather of spoken word / rap, Mr Gil Scott-Heron. Held together by staggering electronic pads and disbelieving drums & claps, Gil-Scott Heron’s colourful legacy remains painted with astounding originality plus devout, lyrical [...]
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June 6, 2012
Written by sundance
Drum & Bass , Dub , Electronica , feed , Hot Chip , Kool Roskii , Retro
Kool Roskii slaps us in the face with his new remix to Hot Chip’s “Night And Day”. It’s dark, gritty and downright dirty. Jack Dey is a Scottish producer, musician and DJ who performs under various aliases. While he’s slowly developed his own unique sound, Kool Roskii has garnered tons of attention for his remixes. Between [...]
May 13, 2012
Written by sundance
feed , Funk , Goblin , Herbie Hancock , Instrumental , James Brown , Michael Viner's Incredible Bongo Band , Psychedelic , Retro , Rock , Soul , The Nite-Liters , Wilbert Longmire
Treasured by passionate care, and filtered with psychedelic funky love.. the seventh in a series of faultless retro numbers have been provided for sampling, listening and dancing octave paradise. Boogie-Boogie! MICHAEL VINER’S INCREDIBLE BONGO BAND – In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida HERBIE HANCOCK – … Continue reading →
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May 2, 2012
Written by sundance
A Sides , AA Sides , Faze-O , feed , Funk , Gil Scott-Heron , Incredible Bongo Band , Instrumental , Les McCann , Marvin Gaye , Michael Viner's Incredible Bongo Band , Raw Silk , Retro , Rock , Rush , Serge Gainsbourg , Soul , The Meters
Time to get your rocky n’ funky-soulful Gladrags on Brothers & Sisters, as Session #6 rolls on by non-stop … Stay-Up! THE METERS – Cardova MARVIN GAYE – T Plays It Cool LES MCCANN – North Carolina SERGE GAINSBOURG – … Continue reading →
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April 28, 2012
Written by sundance
A Sides , AA Sides , feed , Funk , Hard Meat , Idris Muhammad , Joe Bataan , Kool And The Gang , Latin , Progressive , Retro , Rock , Soul , Tom Browne , Tower Of Power , United 8 , Vernon Burch
Class you are dismissed for today. Go get your homework books and put them aside till Tuesday. FUNK-ERRIFIC #5 is now in session. TOM BROWNE – Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move) IDRIS MUHAMMAD – Could Heaven Ever Be Like … Continue reading →
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April 24, 2012
Written by sundance
Ambient House , Breaks , Electro House , feed , Pop , Retro , The Voyeurist
In existence for little over a year The Voyeurist was born out of frustration and disaffection in the heart of the capital’s metropolis. Sarah (Vocals) and Richard (Guitars/ Electronics) met anonymously and bonded over previous musical escapades, escapes, more-than-likely alcohol dependence and the stupid things, people and places that … Continue reading →
April 23, 2012
Written by sundance
A Sides , feed , Funk , Funkadelic , Instrumental , Isaac Hayes , Latin , Lyn Collins , MFSB , Ohio Players , Psychedelic , Retro , Rock , Soul , The Chakachas , The Incredible Bongo Band , The Isley Brothers
It’s the feeling, it’s the moment.. it’s the new found moments created. IT IS the ageless and undying funk that originates across many styles … We continue. THE INCREDIBLE BONGO BAND – Dueling Bongos FUNKADELIC – Standing On The Verge … Continue reading →
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