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RELEASE DATE: 5/28/2021
Following his 2018 debut Daughter of The Sun Saskatoon based artist vbnd reveals Scum Funk, set for release via London based label DeepMatter. Aiming to cultivate and encourage growth of the jazz and soul sound in his hometown, vbnd's new work showcases the complexity of the genre and its alluring effects. As a collection of songs created over the past two years, Scum Funk sees vbnd team up with The Soulmate Collective, consisting of Katie Tupper (vocals), Connor Newton (saxophone), Jesse Mcmillan (drums), and Ayden Draude (keys). With influences from D'Angelo and Michael League of Snarky Puppy, the collaboration results in a groove-heavy affair led by vbnd's signature hypnotic bass lines and production, accompanied by crisp drums, topped off with Katie Tupper's smoky vocals and unparalleled songwriting. Scum Funk portrays intense trust between the musicians with the aim of exemplifying the uniting powers of music. The LP features gritty bass arrangements supporting zesty keys and syncopated drums, which create a solid backbone for luxurious saxophone melodies, and breezy vocals. The album's heart-felt aura is illustrated in its name; deriving from a deep admiration for Jaco Pastorious's album Punk Jazz and in parallel from the movement of scum punk, vbnd wants Scum Funk to embody the idea of "rowdy dudes playing nice sounding jazz, funk, and lovely neo soul songs." First single "Slowly Starting to Take Form" epitomizes the album's strong funk sensibilities with "enforced stank". Second single "Breathe Me In (A Little Longer)" was born as a witty response to a corporate gig audience member who requested "something to dance to", the result is a powerful body-moving track, embellished with an undeniably groovy chord structure and heady disco atmospheres. Third single "Gold Chain" was penned by Katie Tupper and brought to vbnd to explore new musical dimensions in late 2018 -- resulting in a sultry and alluring sound, overflowing with groove, funk and charisma. A truly impressive body of work, Scum Funk documents vbnd's growing mastery of groove, texture and grit, illustrating a strong and intriguing artistic identity. 180 gram turquoise vinyl.
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DEEP 007LP
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$21.00
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RELEASE DATE: 5/7/2021
World-renowned drummer/composer, producer/beatmaker, Myele Manzanza, has proved that he's an artist who continues to dissolve the borders between modern jazz and electronic beat production. Having released three solo albums, and racking up tours and collaborations with Jordan Rakei, Theo Parrish, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Recloose, and Amp Fiddler, amongst others. Myele is already developing a strong live presence in his new London base; his quartet has shared stages with the likes of Hiatus Kaiyote, The Bad Plus, Alfa Mist, and drawing packed houses to top venues such as The Jazz Café and Ronnie Scott's. Tapping into the vibrant scene of his adopted home, Myele now readies his next project on London-based label DeepMatter. Crisis & Opportunity, Vol.1 - London features a top tier cast of young London based talent including Ashley Henry (piano), James Copus (trumpet), George Crowley (tenor saxophone), Benjamin Muralt (bass), and additional contributions from the legendary Mark de Clive-Lowe (synths), with Myele Manzanza (drums) captaining the ship. Born out of Myele's necessity to direct his creative energy in a productive direction and maintain his growth as an artist during the 2020 Covid 19 lockdown, Crisis & Opportunity is a reflection of the time we currently live in as a global society. The EP draws the global health crisis, the parallel economic crisis as a consequence of the necessary lockdowns, and the broader racial crisis brought to the forefront as a result of the death of George Floyd. Weaving his unique blend of forward-thinking genre bending jazz, broken beat, electronica and world music, Manzanza drives Crisis & Opportunity through a set of original compositions inspired by the city of London which he now calls home. On tracks like "Brixton Blues", Myele paints London's rich and diverse cultural landscape. On "Portobello Superhero", Myele praises the stalwarts of London-centric jazz infused institutions such as CoOp, Jazz Re:Freshed, and Plastic People, paying homage to its origins and infections effect on its listeners. 180 gram vinyl; matt lamination print with an inner printed sleeve.
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