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synth funk

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Midi Libre Aug 2

Kool and the Gang ont ranimé les souvenirs discos et Folk dans un Théâtre antique d’Orange comble

Kool & the Gang Boney M.

2 articles Jul 30

Sam Smith Kim Petras Feist Shahzad Ismaily

Billboard, NME

Homegrown Jul 30

The Gospel Of Jai Paul: How a Stolen Laptop & 10 Years Of Silence Built Music’s Weirdest Cult

Jai Paul Beyoncé

13 articles Jul 28

Prince The Revolution Buena Vista Social Club Beyoncé Dogfight Bobby Z. The Time

American Songwriter, Billboard, Consequence of Sound +8

New Noise Jul 26

Bootsy Collins & Buckethead : nouvel album en écoute

Bootsy Collins Buckethead Robert Trujillo Victor Wooten Billy Sheehan Eric Gales Samuel L. Jackson Bernie Worrell

Virgin Radio France Jul 25

L'histoire incroyable de "Purple Rain" : Prince l'a enregistrée en une seule prise... en plein concert !

Prince The Revolution Wendy Melvoin David Z.

S SoulTracks Jul 24

Chaka Khan revisits “Through the Fire” on A COLORS SHOW

Chaka Khan

4 articles Jul 23

Oasis Van Halen Parliament Daft Punk Travis Scott Don Toliver Raphael Saadiq Ludwig Göransson Parliament-Funkadelic James Blake Tay Keith

Complex Music, Consequence of Sound, NME +1

Jazz Radio Jul 23

Meshell Ndegeocello bientôt de retour avec un album de duos au casting de rêve : Cynthia Erivo, Chaka Khan, Brandi Carlile,...

Meshell Ndegeocello Cynthia Erivo Chaka Khan Brandi Carlile Cat Power Lizz Wright Madison Cunningham Nick Hakim Robert Glasper Lianne La Havas

The Music Jul 23

Kool & The Gang And Sister Sledge Ft. Sledgendary Announce 2026 Australian Tour

Kool & the Gang Sister Sledge

No Depression Jul 21

THROUGH THE LENS: Wilco, Molly Tuttle, Chaka Khan, Charley Crockett & Other Photos of the Week

Wilco Molly Tuttle Chaka Khan Charley Crockett Dave Alvin Marisa Anderson Tash Sultana Patti LaBelle Gladys Knight

NME Jul 21

Prince’s three favourite TV shows were “‘Cheers’, ‘Roseanne’ and ‘New Girl'”

Prince Roseanne Barr Britney Spears

Magnet Magazine Jul 20

Parliament Released “The Clones Of Dr. Funkenstein” 50 Years Ago Today

Parliament

9 articles Jul 20

Leon Bridges Jungle J Lloyd Lydia Kitto Fela Kuti Eric Harland D’Angelo Adele Norah Jones Khruangbin

Clash Music, Consequence of Sound, NME +6

Libération Jul 18

Britney Spears vs Justin Timberlake, une revanche à pleins tubes

Britney Spears Justin Timberlake

American Songwriter Jul 17

How The Time Transcended Their Prince Connection To Create Their Signature Song in 1984

The Time Prince Morris Day Terry Lewis

S SoulTracks Jul 17

First Listen: Legendary Chic singer Norma Jean Wright sings an “Ode To Disco”

Norma Jean Wright Chic Donna Summer The Loft

6 articles Jul 16

Meshell Ndegeocello Cat Power Cynthia Erivo Bill Callahan Chaka Khan Robert Glasper Lianne La Havas ANOHNI Brandi Carlile Chris Thile Nick Hakim Madison Cunningham Lizz Wright Moses Sumney

Funk-U, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone +3

Louder Sound Jul 13

"I honestly believe it was one of the best things I've ever done." The story of the Marc Bolan classic that inspired Prince twice

Marc Bolan Prince T. Rex The Power Station Chuck Berry John Lennon Paul McCartney Tony Visconti

Nice-Matin Jul 11

Concerts de Morcheeba à Juan et Breakbot à Vence, l’humour de Laurent Barat à Cabris et danse à Monaco… Nos idées sorties dans les Alpes-Maritimes ce samedi 11 juillet

Morcheeba Breakbot

Midi Libre Aug 2

Kool and the Gang ont ranimé les souvenirs discos et Folk dans un Théâtre antique d’Orange comble

Kool & the Gang Boney M.

Homegrown Jul 30

The Gospel Of Jai Paul: How a Stolen Laptop & 10 Years Of Silence Built Music’s Weirdest Cult

Jai Paul Beyoncé

New Noise Jul 26

Bootsy Collins & Buckethead : nouvel album en écoute

Bootsy Collins Buckethead Robert Trujillo Victor Wooten Billy Sheehan Eric Gales Samuel L. Jackson Bernie Worrell

S SoulTracks Jul 24

Chaka Khan revisits “Through the Fire” on A COLORS SHOW

Chaka Khan

Jazz Radio Jul 23

Meshell Ndegeocello bientôt de retour avec un album de duos au casting de rêve : Cynthia Erivo, Chaka Khan, Brandi Carlile,...

Meshell Ndegeocello Cynthia Erivo Chaka Khan Brandi Carlile Cat Power Lizz Wright Madison Cunningham Nick Hakim Robert Glasper Lianne La Havas

No Depression Jul 21

THROUGH THE LENS: Wilco, Molly Tuttle, Chaka Khan, Charley Crockett & Other Photos of the Week

Wilco Molly Tuttle Chaka Khan Charley Crockett Dave Alvin Marisa Anderson Tash Sultana Patti LaBelle Gladys Knight

Magnet Magazine Jul 20

Parliament Released “The Clones Of Dr. Funkenstein” 50 Years Ago Today

Parliament

Libération Jul 18

Britney Spears vs Justin Timberlake, une revanche à pleins tubes

Britney Spears Justin Timberlake

S SoulTracks Jul 17

First Listen: Legendary Chic singer Norma Jean Wright sings an “Ode To Disco”

Norma Jean Wright Chic Donna Summer The Loft

Louder Sound Jul 13

"I honestly believe it was one of the best things I've ever done." The story of the Marc Bolan classic that inspired Prince twice

Marc Bolan Prince T. Rex The Power Station Chuck Berry John Lennon Paul McCartney Tony Visconti

2 articles Jul 30

Sam Smith Kim Petras Feist Shahzad Ismaily

Billboard, NME

13 articles Jul 28

Prince The Revolution Buena Vista Social Club Beyoncé Dogfight Bobby Z. The Time

American Songwriter, Billboard, Consequence of Sound +8

Virgin Radio France Jul 25

L'histoire incroyable de "Purple Rain" : Prince l'a enregistrée en une seule prise... en plein concert !

Prince The Revolution Wendy Melvoin David Z.

4 articles Jul 23

Oasis Van Halen Parliament Daft Punk Travis Scott Don Toliver Raphael Saadiq Ludwig Göransson Parliament-Funkadelic James Blake Tay Keith

Complex Music, Consequence of Sound, NME +1

The Music Jul 23

Kool & The Gang And Sister Sledge Ft. Sledgendary Announce 2026 Australian Tour

Kool & the Gang Sister Sledge

NME Jul 21

Prince’s three favourite TV shows were “‘Cheers’, ‘Roseanne’ and ‘New Girl'”

Prince Roseanne Barr Britney Spears

9 articles Jul 20

Leon Bridges Jungle J Lloyd Lydia Kitto Fela Kuti Eric Harland D’Angelo Adele Norah Jones Khruangbin

Clash Music, Consequence of Sound, NME +6

American Songwriter Jul 17

How The Time Transcended Their Prince Connection To Create Their Signature Song in 1984

The Time Prince Morris Day Terry Lewis

6 articles Jul 16

Meshell Ndegeocello Cat Power Cynthia Erivo Bill Callahan Chaka Khan Robert Glasper Lianne La Havas ANOHNI Brandi Carlile Chris Thile Nick Hakim Madison Cunningham Lizz Wright Moses Sumney

Funk-U, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone +3

Nice-Matin Jul 11

Concerts de Morcheeba à Juan et Breakbot à Vence, l’humour de Laurent Barat à Cabris et danse à Monaco… Nos idées sorties dans les Alpes-Maritimes ce samedi 11 juillet

Morcheeba Breakbot

Overview

The synth funk genre sees renewed attention with Justin Timberlake reflecting on the 20th anniversary of his influential album 'FutureSex/LoveSounds,' while Prince's posthumous release 'Timeless' sparks debate over AI use, despite estate denials, and the genre's legacy is further highlighted by new releases and tributes from artists like Chaka Khan and Bootsy Collins.

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Sam Smith announces engagement, citing it as inspiration for upcoming album

Prince's 'Purple Rain' musical set for Broadway debut in spring 2027

Travis Scott cites Oasis, Van Halen, Parliament as influences on his sixth album

Leon Bridges announces new album 'Happiness Anytime' with four singles

Meshell Ndegeocello announces covers album 'Synonym' featuring Cat Power, Bill Callahan, ANOHNI, and others

Sam Smith announces engagement, citing it as inspiration for upcoming album

Prince's 'Purple Rain' musical set for Broadway debut in spring 2027

Travis Scott cites Oasis, Van Halen, Parliament as influences on his sixth album

Leon Bridges announces new album 'Happiness Anytime' with four singles

Meshell Ndegeocello announces covers album 'Synonym' featuring Cat Power, Bill Callahan, ANOHNI, and others

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