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The Bamboos - You Ain't No Good feat. King Merc - out on Tru Thoughts

Monday 21 June 2010, 14:35

The Bamboos You Aint No Good
The Bamboos - You Ain't No Good feat. King Merc
(Digital single) Tru Thoughts TRUDD014, 2010-06-21

You Ain't No Good featuring King Merc is the second single from The Bamboos' fourth album, 4, and it drops on 21st June at the height of the Australian band's long-anticipated UK and European tour (see the mix they did for Paris DJs for dates). Recently released to widespread acclaim, 4 has launched The Bamboos beyond the boundaries of their deep funk and soul scene and into the consciousness of an appreciative wider audience. You Ain't No Good, with a killer hook and wigged out Gnarls Barkley-meets-Phil Spector-esque mix of pop, psychedelia and soul, is set to continue the trajectory.

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The Bamboos + warm-up by DJ Juan Mercredi 16 juin à la Bellevilloise

Sunday 13 June 2010, 10:33 1

The Bamboos DJ Juan La Bellevilloise
THE BAMBOOS (live) + Warm-Up by DJ JUAN
JEUDI 11 MARS 2010 - 20h

Les Maîtres du Deep Funk & Super-Heavy Soul Made in Australia. Acclamés par Mr Scruff, Jazzanova. Révélés par Kenny Dope & Keb Darge sur Kay-Dee Records. Nouvel Album 4 chez Tru Thoughts.

The Bamboos est un groupe Australien mené par le guitariste Lance Ferguson aka Lanu et accompagné de la chanteuse Kylie Auldist. Avec Danny Farrugia (Drums), Yuri Pavlinov (Bass), Anton Delecca (Tenor Saxophone/Flute), Phil Noy (Baritone Saxophone) & Ross Irwin (Trumpet).

Formés en 2001, ils ont rapidement sorti le single Eel Oil/Blackfoot qui a fait le tour du monde et a été acclamé entre autre par Mr Scruff, Patrick Forge ou Jazzanova. Leur reprise de l'hymne Tighten Up en version instrumentale, signé sur Kay-Dee Records, collaboration entre Kenny Dope (Masters At Work) et Keb Darge (le maître du Deep Funk), a confirmé leur statut de big band soul funk par les maîtres du genre.

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The Bamboos Third Stoned From The Sun

Lanu (The Bamboos) - Third Stoned From The Sun

Sunday 06 June 2010, 20:39 4

Lance Ferguson aka Lanu from The Bamboos - Third Stoned From The Sun (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2010-05-31 Fresh from headlining festivals to crowds of 50,000+ in their native Australia, and having just released their new album, 4, to much fanfare, The Bamboos will be embarking on a full band tour throughout June 2010, bringing their renowned full live funk/soul/hip hop style throwdown to the UK and Europe, for the first time in three years. Here's the the special mix bandleader Lance Ferguson (aka production wunderkind Lanu) has prepared for the occasion... and for all those living in...

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The Bamboos - 4

Monday 29 March 2010, 13:59

The Bamboos 4
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!

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The Bamboos - On The Sly

Monday 08 February 2010, 14:32

the bamboos on the sly
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 - Turn It Up feat. Lyrics Born

Sunday 29 November 2009, 14:18

The Bamboos Turn It Up
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.

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Randa and the Soul Kingdom - s/t

Monday 02 November 2009, 17:59

Randa and the Soul Kingdom
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!

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Various - Tru Thoughts 10th Anniversary

Monday 12 October 2009, 20:07

Tru Thoughts 10th Anniversary
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.

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Various - Tru Thoughts Covers

Monday 07 September 2009, 01:25

Tru Thoughts covers
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.

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Kylie Auldist - Made Of Stone

Monday 10 August 2009, 18:10 2

Kylie Auldist Made Of Stone
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.

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