Chuwanaga 黑胶唱片和CD

Review: There's a saying. "If you bite it and you die, it's poison. If it bites you and you die, it's venom." Fusion Affair's latest album, Venom, is a modern homage to 1970 jazz-funk and fusion, looking back on the golden era of the sound. And by jove, it is venomous. But the kind of death this special venom introduces isn't just plain old death - it's ego death. That's the effect that mega-clean soulful, Moogy and synthy ensemble soul such as this has the power to induce. Seeping into our bloodstream comes the virtuosic drumming of Tao Ehrlich, the slick and understated basswork of Sofian El Mabrouk, and lead multi-instrumental brain Mathieu Guillot. This is a sonic snake you'll want to be bitten by.

Review: Jeroboam serves up the tongue-in-cheek title 'Brexit Funk' on Chuwanaga and is sure to get you moving as a result. There is some serious sunshine and Brit-funk loveliness to the title track. It is lit up with vibes keys and irresistible funk basslines that all brim with good-time fun. 'Peckham Night' is a more sultry and steamy sound for when the sun is setting thanks to its lazy drums and splashy cymbals all topped with some smoky trumpet soul. A dub mix rounds out with even deeper-cut grooves and romantic melodies. Three grown-up delights for sure.