CJ Johnson’s gritty, raspy voice brings the sound of the Washington D.C.-based indie soul band alive. (Oh He Dead) New funk and soul bands are becoming increasingly rare and underappreciated. With ...

If you are a fan of jazz, or groove for that matter, then you're probably acquainted with the artistry of Nate Smith. Whether it's with the bass master Dave Holland or funk supergroup The Fearless ...

“It’s funky. It’s just fun. I don’t know …It’s cool,” said Jake Keenan, a sophomore at Drexel University taking a stab at mixing funk tracks laid down 20 years before he was born. “It’s not really in ...

Early funk is often associated with the Godfather Of Soul James Brown, who helped pioneer this style of dance music in the late '60s and early '70s. The ubiquitous use of syncopation (playing on the ...

For the audio examples of the funk grooves click here With funk guitar, rhythmic grooves and chords are king. It plays an integral rhythmic role alongside the bass guitar and drums in a band, and ...

And we’re celebrating with a full-throttle takeover of the legendary Rave Room at Pink Punters. One year of house, tech, and underground energy – and we’re just getting started. Join us for our first ...