They Called It Skweee
Skweee was created in Sweden and Finland in the mid 2000s by a handful of producers using cheap synths (like the Roland Alpha Juno 1) and really anything else they could get their hands on. Skweee (yes, that’s with three E’s) combines nostalgic synth/chiptune leads and bass lines with ’80s …
Exclusive Premiere: The Pendletons “Telling Lies”
Second single from the Pendleton’s hotly anticipated upcoming “Funk Forever” EP, dropping March 30th on Bastard Jazz. The Pendletons are a long-standing boogie-funk and modern soul project of E da Boss (of Myron and E on Stone’s Throw) and Trailer Limon. The group emerged with their very first release in …
Exclusive Premiere: Dr. MaD “Maybe It’s Time (feat. Illa J & Fawna)” (Voyage Funktastique)
The wait is finally over! Voyage Funktastique, the world famous curators of Modern Funk, have teamed up with Bastard Jazz to release their first official 45. “Voyage Funktastique have perfected their winning combination of dancefloor bangers and smoother cuts (as heard on their critically acclaimed Split-Series releases) making this 45 …
VOYAGE FUNKTASTIQUE – Show #159 (Hosted by Walla P w/ PRO-V)
Last episode until mid-April, as I will be touring in Europe! We have new material from Onra, Dabeull, DOC Mastermind, Temu, First Touch, Modified Man, exclusives from Boy Dude and Moon B (via Hobo Camp), and an all G-Funk set courtesy of DJ PRO-V (AllDaWayLive/Off The Hook Radio/CKUT). Recorded & …
Exclusive Premiere: Alexey Lanvin “Your Eyes” (Gulf Point Records)
Gulf Point’s expanding roster delivers a twist with the introduction of Vienna-based Alexey Lanvin. Men’s fashion connoisseur by day, his new EP “One Look” diaries Alexey’s private persona as he broods over the octaves with acutely romantic flair. His series of short online videos hint at a realm where long …
VOYAGE FUNKTASTIQUE – Show #158 (Hosted by Walla P)
Get ready for your bi-weekly dose of the Funk! This week’s Voyage Funktastique features new material from XL Middleton, Alexei Lanvin (exclusive), Mandruka, Onra, Solar Shield, Diamond Ortiz, First Touch and Birdbone Unlimited. Recorded & Broadcasted live at CHOQ.ca TRACKLIST XL Middleton feat. Ghost – Forgot About Each Other Solar …
VOYAGE FUNKTASTIQUE – Show #157 (Hosted by Walla P w/ DJ Sherm)
120 minutes of Funk comin’ at you quick! This week’s show features new material from Onra, XL Middleton, Dabeull, DJ Ghost, and a guest mix from DJ Sherm, from Frankfurt and reppin’ the Funk Freaks crew. Recorded and broadcasted live at Montreal’s CHOQ FM TRACKLIST Onra feat. Pomrad – No …
Exclusive Premiere: XL Middleton “You’re So Different” (MoFunk Records)
XL Middleton’s “You’re So Different” is a bonus track from his “Things Are Happening” LP, previously only available on the CD release. This one is being released as part of a split 7″ with Zackey Force Funk, who is set to drop his MoFunk debut LP this year. It’s a …
RGL “Machine Love” (Breaker Breaker)
A combination of slow simmering Techno, blithe Electro moments and Broken Beat bounce. “Machine Love”, the three-track EP by Tokyo-based producer and Cosmopolyphonic collective member RGL corrals a diverse, attitudinal and engrossing release that connects the dots between electronic music and the Modern Funk movement. The project is self-described as hazy …
VOYAGE FUNKTASTIQUE – Show #156 (Hosted by Walla P)
Back to a fresh start in 2018 here’s the first show of the year! Comin’ with some exclusives from Solar Shield, Zackey Force Funk, new material from Teddy Mike, Dogg Master, Anomalie, Dabeull, and a load of ’80s Boogie Funk. Recorded and broadcast live at Montreal’s CHOQ FM TRACKLIST Solar …
VOYAGE FUNKTASTIQUE – Show #155 (Hosted by Walla P)
This last episode of 2017 offers a subjective Modern Funk recap. It features MXXWLL, Anomalie, XL Middleton, B.Bravo, Tuxedo, Mofak and many more artists that shaped this year’s Modern Funk spectrum. Voyage Funktastique will return early January, 2018! Recorded and broadcast live at CHOQ.ca TRACKLIST Fredy V. – My Joy …
VOYAGE FUNKTASTIQUE – Show #154 (Hosted by Walla P with DJ Bles-sed)
Second to last show of the year… This episode features new material from Stardust, The Kount, Scott Grooves, The APX, The Precious Lo’s and a guest mix from DJ Bles-sed in the 2nd part of the show! TRACKLIST The Kount – Sundae Sauuce | Coconuts Mogwaa – In The Mood …