funk
Toronto trio Notfortheo released their latest single “interlock” today, a song blurring the lines between rap, indie rock, and chillwave. Alternating between softly rapped verses and a ghostly chorus, Notfortheo touch on subjects like doomscrolling, unwanted memories, and the feeling of being overwhelmed in the digital age. “Interlocked and it’s been far too long/scroll through […]
Multi-disciplinary producer Rose Noir is currently gearing up for the release of his new EP Bloom (due tomorrow, October 28). Last month, he revealed “Hope” a track that hinted at the promise of sounds heavily inspired by the cosmic, head-expanding jazz, funk, and soul of the 1970s, and today we get one last pre-release gem in “Modele V”, […]
Ronald Isley of the Isley Brothers has teamed up with Beyoncé for the duet “Make Me Say It Again, Girl,” a remake of the track of the same name from 1975. The duet was first announced on Tuesday, with 81-year-old Isley teasing that it was finally time to share with the world what he was […]
Calvin Harris’ new Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 album has arrived. The Scottish DJ and producer’s star-studded project features 23 guest appearances including Lil Durk, Pusha T, Stefflon Don, Chlöe, Coi Leray, Charlie Puth, Shenseea, Busta Rhymes, Jorja Smith, 6lack, Snoop Dogg, Latto, Swae Lee, and more. Harris previously dropped off a slew of singles from the album: “New to You” with Offset, Normani, and […]
Silk Sonic has partnered with Fortnite to bring their signature style to the game. The Icon Series boasts outfits for players, a new radio station, and a player tournament, all in-game. Icon Radio goes live on Thursday, where players can change stations inside their vehicles and listen to the duo’s debut album An Evening with Silk Sonic, […]
ComplexCon returns to Long Beach Nov. 6 – 7 with hosts J. Balvin and Kristen Noel Crawley, performances by A$AP Rocky and Turnstile, and more shopping and drops. Secure your spot while tickets last! Buy tickets The Gap Band’s Ronnie Wilson died on Tuesday after suffering from a stroke last week, TMZ reports. He was […]
Following the release of “Born 2 Die” last month, Prince’s estate has shared another previously unreleased song from his newly unearthed Welcome 2 America record. “Hot Summer” is our second taste of Prince’s posthumous album Welcome 2 America, which was initially recorded in 2010 with the intention of a 2011 release. The legendary musician even launched a tour […]
He tried it. He couldn’t fight it. Now, five years after ditching the Toronto music industry to post up in the wilds of Vancouver, k-os wants to get back into the man he used to be. Kind of. Today, the Canadian hip-hop vet drops “Supernovas,” a tailfeather-shaking slab of disco-pop produced by Toronto electronic duo MSTRKRFT. After resurfacing […]
L.A-based singer-songwriter Watson, aka Travis Galette, has just arrived with the perfect antidote to your growing anxiety: his new single “Dance Alone”. Brimming with unabashed joy, the track also comes with some refreshingly bold and colourful visuals that bring his disarmingly sweet vocals and bouncy, funk-filled bass lines to life. While it may seem like an aptly-titled […]
New Orleans legend and all-around funk pioneer Art Neville, of Neville Brothers fame, died on Monday at the age of 81. TMZ, citing his family, adds that Neville’s health had been declining in recent years. Neverthless his longtime manager, Kent Sorrell, told the outlet that Art’s death was a “peaceful” one, and also said that […]
