The Pimps of Joytime are one with funk as can be heard on their new album Magic Moves. The band has been grooving since their inception around 2005. First out of bustling Brooklyn, where the first four albums were recorded. After that, the band relocated to New Orleans, the city where funk originated. The new album was recorded with some outstanding musicians from the crescent city. Garrett "Startchild Jr" Shider was born on the mothership. As the son of Garret Shider, the “d

The Next Movement is taking their explosive funk neo-soul live show to new heights in 2026, unleashing their biggest tour yet alongside their upcoming new album slated for October 2026! With their signature blend of deep groove, virtuosic musicianship and unshakable good vibes, this dangerous trio is poised to light up stages and festivals across Europe and beyond. We had the opportunity to ask J.J. Flueck (Drums & Samples, Lead Vocals) a couple of questions about their new s

Paris-born soul singer and songwriter Tiwayo gets his inspiration from the southern part of the USA. Once on a road trip to Memphis, a local, older Cajun bluesman heard him sing and was struck by the contrast between his youthful face and gravelly, soulful voice. Amused and impressed, the bluesman called him “The Young Old.” Back in France, Tiwayo took the initials T.Y.O. and transformed them into the single, evocative word Tiwayo, which has stayed with him ever since. The f