Nature News Sly Stone, Funk Pioneer, Dies at 81 by Tammy Moir Funk legend Sly Stone has died, leaving behind a revolutionary legacy of sound and spirit Sly Stone, the frontman of Sly and the Family Stone and one of the most…
Music News Time Machine to 1967: Sly & the Family Stone’s earliest gig gets unearthed by Alex Cooper Hear the band before they rewrote music history. Decades after their Winchester Cathedral residency, Sly & the Family Stone’s earliest live recording is finally seeing the light—and it’s a funk time capsule….
Lists Music News Roy Ayers, the Funk Legend, Dies at 84 – Here are six of his greatest tracks by Happy The vibraphone virtuoso who shaped funk, jazz, and hip-hop, Roy Ayers, has passed away Roy Ayers, the influential funk musician known for his virtuosic vibraphone skills and lasting impact on…
Music Jade MacRae lands at The Factory this Feb for ‘In My Veins’ album launch by Evelyn Paige Jade MacRae is the kind of artist who’s earned the title of ‘musician’s musician,’ and if you haven’t tuned into her smoky, soul-soaked sound yet, there’s no better time Jade…
Music Suneden ignite their inner ‘Fire’ with sunny funk single by Tom Disalvo Suneden have coasted onto the airwaves with infectious funk, delivering a soulful boogie in the form of new single ‘Fire’. A follow up to their impeccably blissful ditty ‘Mumma Told…
Music Daisy Valentine grooves through the cosmos on synth-pop delight ‘Falling Again’ by Tom Disalvo Daisy Valentine has delivered pure synth-pop confection on ‘Falling Again’, a collaborative single with her brother and Khaki Fever bandmate, Gio. The sibling duo, both hailing from England, share writing…
Music The Spindrift Saga span the reaches of rock music on new album ‘Rubble and Stone’ by Tom Disalvo The Spindrift Saga have crystallised their decades-long career into its purest form on their latest album Rubble and Stone An alternative rock masterpiece, the 11-track collection stays true to the…
Music Silva Lining pay homage to family and music on sprawling debut album ‘Lisboa’ by Tom Disalvo With their eclectic debut Lisboa, Silva Lining deliver an array of sounds as rich as an heirloom family recipe. It’s not too often that you see a band composed of…
Music Spontaneous, playful moments and the occasional sweet slip-up: Parcels Live Vol 2 by Tammy Moir From Aussie beaches to Berlin beats, Parcels redefine sound in their latest release, ‘Live Vol. 2’ From the sun-soaked vibes of Byron Bay, Australia, Parcels burst onto the global music…
Music Baba Jenkins ‘LA Party’ serves up equal amounts of alt soul, funk, and purpose by Tammy Moir Baba Jenkins releases dynamic track “LA Party!” infused with equal amounts of soul, funk and purpose. Baba Jenkins is making waves yet again with their latest track, “LA Party!” The…
Music Levitation Room unveils “Scene for an Exit” pure psych funk gold by Happy Levitation Room resurfaces with their latest sonic masterpiece, “Scene for an Exit” After a three-year break, Los Angeles’ psych rock veterans, Levitation Room has returned with a refreshed take on…
Music Sunny Coast jammers Shen Panthers deliver a double strike with two hot new releases by Ella Sterland Shen Panthers unveils their latest duo release, ‘Fly Away Naked’ and ‘Sugarcube Sunshine,’ showcasing their metamorphic passion and beachy nostalgia with face-melting guitar solos and a blend of genres that…
Music Isaac from ‘Something Zesty’ shares his top 5 zesty tracks by Ella Sterland Creative experimentation and funktastic fun is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to understanding Something Zesty. The New Zealand bandits have charmed us from all angles, their…
