Modern-Funk

The second EP by purveyors of the 'Future Funk' sound, A Band Called Flash. Executive produced by Ron Trent. Recommended!Created by the inspired young Jared Hines and produced by master minds Ron Trent and Jonesy, this self titled follow up to "Mother Confessor" features four etherial, lush tracks that have a live feel and are equally heavenly.Inspired by the Jazz Funk elements of UK outfit Atmosfear and the alternative Disco sounds of Dinosaur L, presented here, A Band Called Flash embrace the energy of “live” dance music. Reminiscent of the early 80’s Boogie sound, A Band Called Flash will surely capture the attention of the more eclectic, global dance floor.

Dope new boogie straight out of Melbourne, Australia"Fronted by long-time collaborators Françoise d’Argent and Benny Badge, “So Good To You” showcases an evolution for Silver Linings and the duo's signature Soul-Boogie sound.Following their debut on Gulf Point with 2014’s “Sleepless”, Benny made the sketches for “So Good To You” during an extended pit-stop in Manchester, from which he returned with a sound palette affected heavily by the rainy city’s disposition for synthetically fused Jazz and electronic music.Bolstered with session work by fellow Melbourne locals Harvey Sutherland (Keys, Drum Programming), Silentjay (Saxophone), Lachlan Peavey (Bass) and more, these drafts became an intricate production that would see elements of Soul, Fusion and Electro layered with classic R&B arrangements and production etiquette.Describing the result of this unique ensemble can only be done by looking at its highlights. Moments such as “Start It Over” and the brooding “34th Floor” are an ode to UK Electro-Jazz; there’s the Sade-esque “Waiting For Your Love”; whilst “This Time” and “So Good To You” are a head-nod to Street Soul Legends Loose Ends and 52nd Street among others.

Shiro Schwarz, the Galactic Moon Duo from Mexico City make their return orbit to the Star Creature Universe with 12'' of Vibrations in tow. The gang drops 6 cuts of moody love funk ripe for the dancefloor to the bedroom floor and all earthly spaces in between. Sum up 1/2 a dash of Sade, 1 moon unit of Rene & Angela, a rocket boost of Patrick Adam's synth juice plus 5 liquid hectagon phasers of Purple carbon samples and you got yourself a Star Creature EP!

Following the release of his limited-edition "Boomerang" EP and his cassette-only album "Special Request," Diamond Ortiz brings you his first full-length LP, "Loveline." His heavy, bounce-laden style carries the album from start to finish, cementing him as California's heir apparent to the gutter synth funk sound which originated from Ohio and found an adopted home out west, where it fit perfectly with the cultures of lowriding and popping/locking. Diamond Ortiz proves on "Loveline," as he has with all of his past efforts, that the sound he is a proponent of is not simply "retro" or "old school" - it has a place in the modern day pantheon of electronic music.

Heavily influenced by West Coast hip-hop artists in his youth, Lowmac draws upon the G-Funk sound in his dynamic boogie and modern funk music. On his first-ever vinyl release, Lowmac offers two slices of future funk goodness on this bangin’ ABC 45! “Ride Wit It” is a party starting banger with an infectious lead, driving handclaps, and an array of synths that weave in and out of the track’s steady groove.

The Pendletons is a long-standing boogie-funk and modern soul project of E da Boss (of the Stones Throw group "Myron & E") and Trailer Limon.The group emerged with their very first release in 2010, a 7" inch of "Coming Down/Waiting On You" with additional synth work by E.Live, on the Slept On record labe.In 2013, they followed up with another 7" featuring K-Maxx, Jacqueline Mari and Songbird Remos and later a very limited flexi-disc release title "Winning Ova You". Now in 2016, they return to the fold in full form with burgeoning live performances backed by a large group of vocal and instrumental guests, and their new release, the "Gotta Get Out" EP, on Voltaire Records.

The Funk-scene in Germany is growing pretty steady because of labels like Born To Shine! Bybo lives in the city of Karlsruhe, but has a distinctive sound that could come straight out of the Westcoast.This is fine modern funk, great compositions that will take you on a trip• Debut album of the highly anticipated Modern funk producer Bybo from Germany• Limited to 500 pcs