Back catalogue: Funk/Reissues

Review: A brand new imprint from Diesler and Jung Collective, Buried Treasure smacks of the all the hallmarks of a promising, subversive funk label; especially with a launch release as explosive as this. The relatively obscure Hugh Turner Quartet's sprightly jazz licks get a reboot from Jung himself while Diesler takes over side B for "You're Not Dead", a swinging bass-heavy nod to early 90s electronically inclined pop a la Poppies and Soup Dragons. A limited release, you need to jump on this treasure now!

Review: Gritty Northerners, Smoove & Turrell release their 'credit crunch' stepper and third single, 'Beggarman'; lifted from their acclaimed debut album, 'Antique Soul'. With some incredibly funky and feelgood mixes from Crazy P, Basement Freaks and Smoove himself, Beggarman's uplifting call to party has never been more relevant. Already notching up plays with Radio 6's Craig Charles, and starting to pick up plays for the band's first video; Beggarman, Smoove & Turrell's retro right-now energy is infectious. Beggarman's original story-telling, 60s soul-talking vibe kicks back with some great horns and yeah yeah refrains. Crazy P turn up the wah wah power with a shimmering 70s influenced ride that strips back the vocals and creates a stone-cold groove workout, complete with 80s disco keys, perucssion and dubby fx. Smoove's remix goes back to early sampling days with its funky melange of breaks, beats and a big chorus that lifts into a really swinging set. Rounding things off the Basement Freaks keep the phat funk flowing with their rippling jam. Out now on Jalapeno.