#psych funk

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AFRO FUNK PSYCO 70's VINIL COLLECTION

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Kit Sebastian - Inertia (2021)

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[PREMIERE]  

FEiN - Lucky You

Lucky us, we get to kick off our weekend with this sleek swooner, Lucky You, from FEiN. In fact, everything’s more than fine and dandy now that the alternative duo, forged in the “harsh winters” of Southern California, have unleashed their igneous new jam. Brandon Woodward and Luke Walton began their musical partnership while they were studying at the University of Southern California. You might recall how eager we were to share their music a few years ago when they released their debut EP, FEiN Times [Issue #1], which came accompanied by a creatively crafted, community-sourced zine, designed by Sarah Oh. FEiN went on to attain viral success on Spotify as well as Hype Machine with their hit single #Grownupz (which we’re proud to say we premiered, too). Their full length, Little Homes, followed in 2016. It was obvious straightaway how truly genuine and dedicated Woodward and Walton are to their artistry, which they so often pepper with a sly dose of witty humor, a welcome treat in a world where people often take themselves far too seriously. And now FEiN has taken that talent to a whole new level on quite possibly their best single yet. 

Lucky You, which the pair self recorded and produced, is a masterstroke when it comes to genre thwarting brilliance. Torrid rock guitars, coiling psych synths, and resounding hip hop beats adorn the fiery resolute alt anthem. Electro-soul, electro-rock, R&B pop, alt electro, this one’s got it all, as well as a sweltering abundance of slick steamy vocals. In other words, Lucky You is as swag a swaggering song as can be. It’s like smoldering Opia gone Jack Garratt with a massive infusion of Jai Paul’s R&B funk. 

The ever jocular and affable duo also shared the following fun facts and quotes with us to accompany Lucky You, further lifting our spirits on this fine (pun intended) Friday: 

Fun Fact from Luke: This is my first time playing drums on a song. (You can tell because it's not as good as Brandon.)

Fun Fact from Brandon: There's a Peruvian flute hidden somewhere in this song.

Fun Fact from Brandon: This is my first time playing Lead Bass on a song.

Fun Fact from Luke's Guitars: We weren't played on this song.

Quote from Luke: "Shout out to Steve Duda for the endless hours of fun and frustration."

Quote from Brandon: "Shout out to Ed at Sweetwater for drying my tears with practical solutions."

Quote from Luke: "Ed also sent us candy. Thanks, Ed."

Listen to Lucky You as well as FEiN’s prior releases on Spotify, here. You can purchase/download their songs on Apple Music, here. Keep up with them on their website, here.  

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Ananda Shankar - Jumpin' Jack Flash (1970)

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It was an absolute honor last month to have premiered the music video for Sure Sure’s last perky jangling indie treat, Koreatown. The quartet is quickly growing to be one of the most buzz worthy bands out of LA as they churn out a growing diet of viral chart climbing guitar pop confections. New song Hands Up Head Down is more of their imaginative brand of whimsically strolling indie rock and psych pop. It’s jazzy inebriating with a funky slink, and it’s loads of tipsy, witty fun. It even feels like Sure Sure is channeling some Gorillaz on their latest, alongside some Foster The People and Portugal. the Man. Re-visit the band’s prior releases on Soundcloud, here.

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A truly “magical tide” engulfs us as New York based New Zealand duo Frills return with some funky psychedelic pop on fresh new single My Love. The pair draw influence from the likes of Happy Mondays, Flaming Lips, and Gorillaz, but Magic Tide also echoes the playful strut of Portugal. the Man’s more recent work as well as the electro-funk flourishes of Ben Khan. This “tide” comes in like an invigorating and uplifting breeze, with perfect “frills”. Magic Tide follows on the heels of Frills’ debut single My Love, which sure left us excited about the new band earlier this year. Re-visit My Love, here.

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NYC based singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jachary comes swinging out of the gates on Yellow Vision, his first taste off a forthcoming debut EP, There’s A Virus Going On. Well, we certainly feel a little feverish after breaking a sticky sweat twirling about to this quirky tune, which certainly stands out as unique and fresh. Psychedelic pop and brassy R&B funk gets drenched in wavy, muggy summer heat. Toss in a pinch of jazzy bossa nova and throw in an island breeze, and we have an absolutely contagious swooner. Yellow Vision is out on iTunes, here.

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An emerging quartet from Belgium named Felix Pallas has cast quite the eccentric spell on me with their brand of music on new single Similarities, which they dub “alien synth pop”. This slinky psychedelic combination of alt pop, indie electronica, and funky space rock is a refreshingly unconventional encounter. It’s a bit like Portugal. the Man gone Tame Impala, or Glass Animals gone Temples. Similarities is available on iTunes, here. The song seems to be this compelling four piece’s third single. You can visit their prior releases on Soundcloud, here.