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synth funk

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3 articles Aug 31

Sam Smith Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Jeff Lynne Stevie Wonder George Michael Normani

Complex Music, NME, Stereogum

American Songwriter Aug 30

The Apocalyptic Song Prince Wrote in Complete Isolation After Disbanding The Revolution: “He Had To Be Completely Alone”

Prince The Revolution

Atwood Magazine Aug 28

Editor’s Picks 165: VANITY, Mansdaughter, Keo, Black Lounge, M.O.T.H.E.R., Emma Ogier & Eden Joel!

Vanity Keo Mother Mother Emma Ogier Eden Joel

Le Temps – Musiques Aug 28

Le Jukebox d’août 2026: Phoebe Bridgers, Sam Smith, Marconi...

Phoebe Bridgers Sam Smith Marconi? Shearwater

Libération Aug 28

Ange, Jungle, FKJ, Photons... la playlist du cahier musique de «Libération»

Ange Jungle FKJ Photons

7 articles Aug 28

Prince Céline Dion The Family Stand Sandra St. Victor Jeanne Added Thomas de Pourquery Led Zeppelin

Billboard, Consequence of Sound, Jazz Magazine +4

The Guardian Music Aug 27

Ain’t nobody better: Chaka Khan’s 20 best songs – ranked!

Chaka Khan Rufus Quincy Jones Chic

4 articles Aug 27

Stevie Nicks Prince Jimmy Kimmel Waddy Wachtel Lindsey Buckingham Olivia Rodrigo Fleetwood Mac Dolly Parton Jelly Roll

Consequence of Sound, Louder Sound, RTBF – Musique

Soul Bag Aug 26

Jungle, Sunshine

Jungle Janiva Magness Chic Daft Punk Inflo SAULT Cleo Sol

Jazz Radio Aug 26

Chaka Khan est de retour avec un nouveau single très funky, "Curious Subject"

Chaka Khan Snoop Dogg

Complex Music Aug 25

Chaka Khan Pushes Back on ‘Straight’ Label: ‘How Do You Know What the F*ck I Am?’

Chaka Khan Prince

4 articles Aug 24

Don Toliver Justin Timberlake The Neptunes *NSYNC Neptunes

Billboard, Complex Music, NME +1

2 articles Aug 23

Chaka Khan Sia Greg Kurstin Snoop Dogg Lenny Kravitz

Rolling Stone France, SoulTracks

American Songwriter Aug 21

This 1978 Disco Song Started as a “Protest” Song and Turned Into Chic’s First No. 1 Hit

Chic Nile Rodgers Bernard Edwards Grace Jones

Billboard Aug 21

Sam Smith, ENHYPEN, Weezer & More: Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!

Sam Smith ENHYPEN Weezer STELLA LEFTY Rapsody The Game Jorja Smith Brandon Flowers DESTIN CONRAD

Variety Music Aug 21

Sam Smith Wears Heart on Sleeve With ‘Hazel Eyes’: Album Review

Sam Smith Feist Shahzad Ismaily Rob Moose Moses Sumney Avicii Liam Gallagher

Le Temps – Musiques Aug 21

Jungle: «Les humains ont trop d’intelligence émotionnelle pour se laisser berner par l’IA»

Jungle Curtis Mayfield

5 articles Aug 21

Weezer Sam Smith STELLA LEFTY Green Day Foo Fighters Jimmy Eat World Rivers Cuomo ceo Pixies

Billboard, Consequence of Sound, Kerrang! +2

Billboard Aug 21

Sam Smith’s ‘Hazel Eyes’: All 12 Songs Ranked

Sam Smith Kim Petras Ed Sheeran Hozier Sienna Spiro Feist

2 articles Aug 20

Jungle Washed Out J Lloyd Tom McFarland Lydia Kitto

Beats Per Minute, Radio FG

3 articles Aug 31

Sam Smith Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Jeff Lynne Stevie Wonder George Michael Normani

Complex Music, NME, Stereogum

Atwood Magazine Aug 28

Editor’s Picks 165: VANITY, Mansdaughter, Keo, Black Lounge, M.O.T.H.E.R., Emma Ogier & Eden Joel!

Vanity Keo Mother Mother Emma Ogier Eden Joel

Libération Aug 28

Ange, Jungle, FKJ, Photons... la playlist du cahier musique de «Libération»

Ange Jungle FKJ Photons

The Guardian Music Aug 27

Ain’t nobody better: Chaka Khan’s 20 best songs – ranked!

Chaka Khan Rufus Quincy Jones Chic

Soul Bag Aug 26

Jungle, Sunshine

Jungle Janiva Magness Chic Daft Punk Inflo SAULT Cleo Sol

Complex Music Aug 25

Chaka Khan Pushes Back on ‘Straight’ Label: ‘How Do You Know What the F*ck I Am?’

Chaka Khan Prince

2 articles Aug 23

Chaka Khan Sia Greg Kurstin Snoop Dogg Lenny Kravitz

Rolling Stone France, SoulTracks

Billboard Aug 21

Sam Smith, ENHYPEN, Weezer & More: Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!

Sam Smith ENHYPEN Weezer STELLA LEFTY Rapsody The Game Jorja Smith Brandon Flowers DESTIN CONRAD

Le Temps – Musiques Aug 21

Jungle: «Les humains ont trop d’intelligence émotionnelle pour se laisser berner par l’IA»

Jungle Curtis Mayfield

Billboard Aug 21

Sam Smith’s ‘Hazel Eyes’: All 12 Songs Ranked

Sam Smith Kim Petras Ed Sheeran Hozier Sienna Spiro Feist

American Songwriter Aug 30

The Apocalyptic Song Prince Wrote in Complete Isolation After Disbanding The Revolution: “He Had To Be Completely Alone”

Prince The Revolution

Le Temps – Musiques Aug 28

Le Jukebox d’août 2026: Phoebe Bridgers, Sam Smith, Marconi...

Phoebe Bridgers Sam Smith Marconi? Shearwater

7 articles Aug 28

Prince Céline Dion The Family Stand Sandra St. Victor Jeanne Added Thomas de Pourquery Led Zeppelin

Billboard, Consequence of Sound, Jazz Magazine +4

4 articles Aug 27

Stevie Nicks Prince Jimmy Kimmel Waddy Wachtel Lindsey Buckingham Olivia Rodrigo Fleetwood Mac Dolly Parton Jelly Roll

Consequence of Sound, Louder Sound, RTBF – Musique

Jazz Radio Aug 26

Chaka Khan est de retour avec un nouveau single très funky, "Curious Subject"

Chaka Khan Snoop Dogg

4 articles Aug 24

Don Toliver Justin Timberlake The Neptunes *NSYNC Neptunes

Billboard, Complex Music, NME +1

American Songwriter Aug 21

This 1978 Disco Song Started as a “Protest” Song and Turned Into Chic’s First No. 1 Hit

Chic Nile Rodgers Bernard Edwards Grace Jones

Variety Music Aug 21

Sam Smith Wears Heart on Sleeve With ‘Hazel Eyes’: Album Review

Sam Smith Feist Shahzad Ismaily Rob Moose Moses Sumney Avicii Liam Gallagher

5 articles Aug 21

Weezer Sam Smith STELLA LEFTY Green Day Foo Fighters Jimmy Eat World Rivers Cuomo ceo Pixies

Billboard, Consequence of Sound, Kerrang! +2

2 articles Aug 20

Jungle Washed Out J Lloyd Tom McFarland Lydia Kitto

Beats Per Minute, Radio FG

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 expresses regret over not responding to Tom Petty's letter about 'Stay With Me' credit

Prince estate releases 'Timeless', a career-spanning compilation of unreleased recordings

Stevie Nicks réinterprète l'un de ses plus grands tubes, inspiré par Prince

Justin Timberlake makes surprise appearance at Don Toliver's Miami concert

First Listen: Chaka Khan wows us on “Curious Subject”

Weezer annonce son album Gold

Album Review: Jungle – Sunshine

Sam Smith expresses regret over not responding to Tom Petty's letter about 'Stay With Me' credit

First Listen: Chaka Khan wows us on “Curious Subject”

Prince estate releases 'Timeless', a career-spanning compilation of unreleased recordings

Stevie Nicks réinterprète l'un de ses plus grands tubes, inspiré par Prince

Justin Timberlake makes surprise appearance at Don Toliver's Miami concert

Weezer annonce son album Gold

Album Review: Jungle – Sunshine

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