• The Moustached GENIUS, Donny Benét

    We're back with another episode, BABY! This week we're talking about one of our FAVOURITE musicians, The Don, what we like about his music, his production, and more!

    Songs:

    Moving Up - Donny Benét

    Mr Experience - Donny Benét

    Second Dinner - Donny Benét

    Working Out - Donny Benét



    19m - Jul 3, 2023
  • Hey, What About Funk Drums?

    Today, we explore the rhythm section a little further with a very general dive into funk drums.

    Songs mentioned in this Episode:

    Disco Yes - Tom Misch

    Working Out - Donny Benét

    Rock You - Dirty Loops

    Somethinggreater - Parcels

    Theworstthing - Parcels


    22m - May 22, 2023
  • Let's Break it Down, Baby

    My car is breaking down, but something tells me that's not funky.


    Songs mentioned:

    Sweet Disco Times - Funky TImes

    Voodoo? - L'impératrice

    Elevator - Lefunk

    Dr. Funk - The Main Squeeze

    Supernova - The Motet

    23m - May 15, 2023
  • Welcome to the Disco

    POV: we lock eyes across the dance floor at the disco :0

    The fellas talk about the origins of disco and the techniques used by this genre of music to make you boogie!


    Songs mentioned:

    Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) - ABBA

    Canned Heat- Jamiroquai

    Le Freak - Chic

    Le Disco - Lefunk

    S1E8 - 26m - May 8, 2023
  • Why you NEED to listen to the Parcels

    Anyone who thinks they are a bigger fan of parcels can meet me at the playground for a battle to the death.


    Songs mentioned:

    Tieduprightnow - Parcels

    Older - Parcels

    Everyroad - Parcels

    Somethinggreater - Parcels

    Outside - Parcels

    Comeback/Lightenup - Parcels

    Closetowhy - Parcels

    S1E7 - 39m - May 1, 2023
  • 5 Ways to Get BETTER at Funk Music

    Matt and Joe are casting from the U-Haul! Matt and Joe explore tips and tricks to getting better at funk music.

    We are the TOP modern funk commentary Podcast! Please share this episode with your friends!

    S1E6 - 20m - Apr 24, 2023
  • The KEY to Unlocking FUNKY Bass Lines!

    Hey everyone! Have you ever wondered what makes a funky bass line? Ever heard of OCTAVE WALKS? If so, heck yeah! If not, you have a new best friend!

    Join Matt and Joe as they explore the deep secrets of octave walks that make your music funkier!

    Funk songs mentioned in the episode:

    Feel It - TobyMac

    Negroni Summer - Donny Benét

    Disco Ulysses - Vulfpeck

    YMCA - Village People

    Second Dinner - Donny Benét

    S1E5 - 21m - Apr 17, 2023
  • The SECRET Behind Our New Single "Cookie"

    Help, I had too many cookies before Easter dinner, and now my mom is yelling at me.

    The lads share the story behind their new single, "Cookie". Listen to find out what inspired Joe in the creative process and learn what drove them to write a song about cookies. Spoiler: it's because they like cookies


    Funk songs mentioned in this episode:

    Cookie - Lefunk

    Supernova - The Motet

    Closetowhy - Parcels

    Levitating - Dua Lipa

    20m - Apr 10, 2023
  • What is POCKET?

    Pocket, for me, is that thing in your pants that holds your leftover cookies. Shorter episode this week, but a wild ride! The guys work together to try and figure out what the even heck is pocket. They consult some of the experts to help them figure out what it is.

    Spoiler, Matt still doesn't know.


    Songs talked about in this episode:

    Flyers Direct - Fearless Flyers

    IknowhowIfeel - Parcels

    Hollywood Kisses - Kung Fu


    Nate Smith

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7WC3u6RZXw&ab_channel=MyMusicMasterclass

    Jacob Collier & Scott Devine

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug3ZmeKe_oo&t=129s&ab_channel=Scott%27sBassLessons

    Pocket Queen

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDArmhPi-sc&t=224s&ab_channel=GuitarCenter

    Chromeo & Cory Wong

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Acs2lOGSQv4&t=2770s

    Bands/artists mentioned in this podcast:

    Nate Smith

    Fearless Flyers

    Pocket Queen

    Jacob Collier

    Chromeo

    Cory Wong

    Parcels

    Kung Fu

    S1E3 - 17m - Apr 3, 2023
  • How DUA LIPA is Bringing FUNK to the Pop Scene

    People have told us that funk is niche and unpopular. We disagree! Funk is very present in pop music today. Join Matt and Joe as they discuss how Dua Lipa brings funk music to the pop scene.

    We are the #1 Modern Funk Commentary podcast! Please leave a 5-star rating and review, and follow for more content!

    Songs in this Podcast:

    Don't Start Now - Dua Lipa

    Levitating - Dua Lipa

    Break my Heart - Dua Lipa

    Future Nostalgia - Dua Lipa

    If It Ain't Me - Dua Lipa


    S1E2 - 23m - Mar 27, 2023
  • What is Funk Music?

    We're starting it off general. "Define your terms" kind of thing. What is funk music? It's tough to define, but let's take a look at the basics of funk music.

    Join Matt and Joe as they discuss their thoughts on the fundamentals of funk music.

    Funk songs mentioned in this episode:

    1612 - Vulfpeck

    Don't Start Now - Dua Lipa

    Levitating - Dua Lipa

    Break My Heart - Dua Lipa

    Another One Bites the Dust - Queen

    September - Earth Wind and Fire



    S1E1 - 25m - Mar 20, 2023
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