The Bamboos - On The Sly
(12") Tru Thoughts TRU211, 2009-02-08
What do you get when you combine a truly nasty, percussive drum break with massive Hammond and guitar stabs, a loping sly horn line and Kylie Auldist’s velvet rip-saw vocals? On The Sly is the first single from The Bamboos’ upcoming album, 4, and a real statement of intent: a piece of music for 2010 that somehow transcends the boundaries of what we know as the ‘Deep Funk’ scene and pushes The Bamboos up into a world all their own, On The Sly is The Bamboos crystallised, arrived, their own unique sound fully realised.
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The Bamboos - On The Sly | Comments: 0
Monday, February 8 2010
The Bamboos - 4 - out March 29th on Tru Thoughts | Comments: 0
Friday, January 8 2010
The Bamboos - 4
(CD/LP with CD) Tru Thoughts TRUCD/LP210, 2009-03-29
There comes a time in every band when their sound crystallises; The Bamboos' fourth LP is one of the most exciting, original, vibrant and downright addictive albums of the coming year, and could easily see them catapulted beyond the confines of a genre to permeate the international mainstream musical consciousness... The Bamboos have arrived!
The Bamboos - Turn It Up feat. Lyrics Born | Comments: 0
Sunday, November 29 2009
The Bamboos - Turn It Up feat. Lyrics Born
(digital single) Tru Thoughts TRUDD012, 2009-10-12
This exclusive single is available on the limited 3xCD anniversary Box set or as a digital download with instrumentals, accapellas and another big tune from the Bamboos' Side-stepper album.
Randa and the Soul Kingdom - s/t | Comments: 0
Monday, November 2 2009
Randa and the Soul Kingdom - s/t
(CD) Freestyle Records FSRCD066, 2009-11-02
Debut outing for Australian soul sister Randa Khamis, a steamy brew of blistering funk, impassioned soul vocals, produced by down under funk supremo Lance Ferguson (The Bamboos/Cookin' On 3 Burners/Lanu). With The Bamboos producer at the controls, the resulting album absolutely bristles with edgy, gritty funk and soul. From the up tempo opener Feel It In Your Soul right through the entire collection, Randa's high octane vocals urge, push and provoke, none more so that on the killer 45 Not Gonna Let You (FSR7055) on which the blast of soulful horns will knock you sideways ... be warned! Having supported Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, The Bamboos and even Lionel Richie in Australia, they band have firmly established their credentials, and If Randa & The Soul Kingdom don't have you up and dancing in an instant with this brand new collection of 21st century deep soul - you had better check your pulse as you may already be dead! 1000% Essential!
Various - Tru Thoughts 10th Anniversary | Comments: 0
Monday, October 12 2009
Various - Tru Thoughts 10th Birthday Box
(3xCD boxset/2xCD) Tru Thoughts TRUCD201/TRUCD200, 2009-10-12
This year, Tru Thoughts celebrates a fantastic 10 years in the game, and on 12th October the label releases the 3CD limited edition Tru Thoughts 10th Anniversary compilation, featuring two 'Best Of' discs, and a third disc of completely new, previously unreleased music. A covetable premium package, presented in a hardback booklet boasting all three CDs and 24 pages stuffed with glossy photos and juicy tales, this comp is simply a must-have for the ardent army of Tru Thoughts fans, and for those less familiar it is a catch-all introduction to one of the UK's foremost independent record labels. The 2CD 'Best Of' part of this compilation will be available as a stand-alone release, also on 12th October.
Various - Tru Thoughts Covers | Comments: 0
Monday, September 7 2009
Various - Tru Thoughts Covers
(CD) Unfold/Tru Thoughts UNFOLDCD008, 2009-09-07
Tru Thoughts Covers is a mighty selection of the most pivotal and interesting cover versions to have peppered Tru Thoughts' ten year history of releases, boasting many crossover hits; from Nostalgia 77 and Alice Russell's epic take on the White Stripes; to The Quantic Soul Orchestra's version of 4Hero; via the Bamboos' mod-soul re-imagining of Kings Of Leon; and Hot 8 Brass Band's rambunctious, world-renowned version of Sexual Healing, taking Marvin Gaye to the Mardi Gras. Between them these songs have gained tremendous acclaim, and radio play on a huge spectrum of stations, including BBC Radio 1 & 2, 6Music, BBC London, XFM and NME Radio. In addition, this 17-track collection also features new exclusive tracks from the likes of Lizzy Parks, Woon, Aldo Vanucci and Quantic and his Combo Bárbaro.
Kylie Auldist - Made Of Stone | Comments: 2
Monday, August 10 2009
Kylie Auldist - Made Of Stone
(CD) Tru Thoughts TRUCD197, 2009-08-10
The sound of the summer: Kylie Auldist's powerful yet nuanced soul style shines on her second album, Made Of Stone, with The Bamboos as her backing band, and band-leader Lance Ferguson (Lanu) on production. A sizzling collection of origianl, grown-up pop with warm, retro-inspired funk and mod soul flavors complementing the razor sharp musicianship, crystal clear production and Kylie's incisive lyrical voice. Her 2008 debut Just Say was piced up by tastemakers including Mark Lamarr (Radio 2), who labelled it one of his albums of the year.
Cookin' on 3 Burners - Soul Messin' | Comments: 1
Monday, July 27 2009
Cookin' on 3 Burners - Soul Messin'
(CD/LP) Freestyle Records FSRCD055, 2009-07-13
Australia's hardest-hitting Hammond Organ Trio return in 2009 with an 12-track opus of Funk, Soul & Boogaloo! Soul Messin' is the eagerly anticipated sophomore album from Australia's acclaimed Cookin' On 3 Burners, who have earned their place as one of the tightest and most exciting outfits in the international Deep Funk/Soul scene. The follow up to their debut album Baked Broiled & Fried sees the antipodean trio taking their signature Hammond Organ groove into fresh and exciting new musical territory. Enlisting guest vocalists including Kylie Auldist (Tru Thoughts/The Bamboos) & Chi-town U.S ex-pat Fallon Williams, Soul Messin' is filled to the brim with instrumental and vocal tunes influenced equally by raw Funk, Soul, R&B, Dancefloor Jazz, Soundtrack and Library music...
Cookin' on 3 Burners - This Girl feat. Kylie Auldist | Comments: 0
Monday, July 27 2009
Cookin' on 3 Burners - This Girl feat. Kylie Auldist
(7") Freestyle Records FSR7057, 2009-06-22
Cookin' On 3 Burners join the dots between soul, funk, boogaloo & jazz. Long time partners Lance Ferguson (guitar), Ivan Khatchoyan (drums) and Jake Mason (organ) have taken their home brew of soulful sounds everywhere from major jazz festivals to intimate, after hours bars and clubs across the southern hemisphere. Taken from the bands new Freestyle album Soul Messin, the new 45 This Girl features renowned Aussie songstress Kylie Auldist who joins forces with the boys and provides the focus for this mellow, beautiful and incredibly catchy song. Shimmering horns ride over this laid back, deep soul classic which has BIG HIT written all over it. So watch out Amy, Duffy and Co, you can expect this song to be a smash hit anthem for Summer 2009!
Kylie Auldist - It's On / Made Of Stone | Comments: 0
Monday, July 13 2009
Kylie Auldist - It's On / Made Of Stone
(7") Tru Thoughts TRU7198, 2009-07-13
The first single from Kylie Auldist's upcoming second album, It's On / Made Of Stone boasts two slices of fiery lyrical funk that simply demanded a 7 inch release. Both of these songs are guaranteed to be filling dancefloors the moment the promo copies hit the decks, and gracing the airwaves all summer long. Produced by Lanu from The Bamboos.
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