Two Canadian funk musicians spreading their love of funk music, some call them the "funkvangelists."
We are the #1 podcast on modern funk commentary!
Join Matt and Joe on their journey and love for funk music. They both are part of the band "Lefunk" and are exploring the deep mysteries of funk music.
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
22 May 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
15 May 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
8 May 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
1 May 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
24 Apr 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.
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17 Apr 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
10 Apr 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
3 Apr 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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?ab_channel=MyMusicMasterclass&v=I7WC3u6RZXw)
Jacob Collier & Scott Devine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug3ZmeKe_oo&t=129s&ab_channel=Scott%27sBassLessons (https://www.youtube.com/watch?ab_channel=Scott%26%2339%3BsBassLessons&t=129s&v=Ug3ZmeKe_oo)
Pocket Queen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDArmhPi-sc&t=224s&ab_channel=GuitarCenter (https://www.youtube.com/watch?ab_channel=GuitarCenter&t=224s&v=sDArmhPi-sc)
Chromeo & Cory Wong
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Acs2lOGSQv4&t=2770s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=2770s&v=Acs2lOGSQv4)
Bands/artists mentioned in this podcast:
Nate Smith
Fearless Flyers
Pocket Queen
Jacob Collier
Chromeo
Cory Wong
Parcels
Kung Fu
27 Mar 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
20 Mar 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
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