#retrofunk

[songoftrillium]

It's midnight, so have a review of RAT TAXI

So, wait, first of all lets talk about the hot new genre you're never heard of: Rat Detective Music. I discovered it this morning when my computer bluescreened. When I reloaded, I came upon the typical logged out boring youtube homepage with the offering of generic videos, and here's where I discovered Rat Detective Music.

I was pulled in by the allured of a rat detective holding a gun. I clicked and was presented with what I could only describe as a futurefunk banger with all its lead instruments done by cheesy sounding instruments. If you don't believe me, do a web search for Rat Detective Music. Its a thing.

I have no idea who Louie Zong is, but he sure read the assignment and expanded the Rat Cinematic Universe into its Own Thing and honestly he's owning it into genre-defining territory that's left me pretty stunned.

This whole jazz/funk fusion is dripping with snarky puppy/herbie hancock influences intermarried extensively with retrofunk in a way that somehow feels a lot more self-aware. I never thought I'd say this but RAT TAXI might unironically be my favorite album of the year.

It opens with Traffic Jam, a heavy wash of cuban bebop rhythms and horn sections being thoroughly drenched in FM synhesizers. This absolute bop really shows the musician, out of the gates, isn't following the typical 4/4 and walks you through a full ensemble performance with different instruments taking their job VERY seriously, regardless of that cheese.

The Second track, Cheezy Street, featuring Dante NK on vocals, caught me off guard in a good way. Opening with an immediate Detroit hip hop beat, it still maintains that constant, leaning into both synth guitar and sax. The song itself takes itself as seriously as the genre, filled with rat and cheese lyrics that are thoroughly charming from cheddar rhymes to sewer weather. For all its cheese, this could be at home on any lo-fi hip hop track in Rat World.

Basement Boogie opens up presenting itself with more traditional walking bassline. This Rat Music song gets its cheese from a bitcrushed beat, and what sounds like an FM ensemble added during the apex of its chorus, keeping you firmly grounded in the gutter. This genre knows exactly what it is.

Rise & Shine is something I can describe as 'sniffy.' Its synth clav and warm rhodes held together with a peppery cocktail drum kit with a jungle beat. Its sinusinoid lead can only be described as 'dimensionally nasally' and uses its cheese to keep you in the rat mentality. Skillfully composed.

Rush Hour is a well-written song that feels like it doesn't fit. The opening, distinctly feline feeling lead, is the better way to describe this. What I DO love however is the unapologetic Yamaha YM2612 bassline that brings me to the Green Hills Zone. Feels like Anime Rock, which isn't an insult!

Home Bass brings us right back into the arms of Snarky Puppy, perhaps feeling even more like a Lingus jam than prior tunes. Technically, this is composed brilliantly. This however does break away pretty hard from the Rat Music quality in that is has no cheese! I could see this stand on its own.

Dumpster Disco dives right back into the realm of Rat though and does a better job of what I think Rush Hour tried to do. It plays with that Anime Rock synth while bringing back all the cheese you'd expect from the rest of this Rat Music album while going firmly "dance" in the chorus.

Recess opens with a dub effects section and a dx7 e-piano carrying through. This song plays with a vibe one would expect to find in a Phoenix Wright remix. It plays like a typical VG tune until right at the end the cheese comes in hard with a somehow sexy guitar lead to see it out.

Park Drive is a beautiful tune, but also feels pretty out of place. If this song were saved for a different themed release, this album itself wouldn't lose anything from it. I didn't hate this tune, but found myself waiting for the next song, and I don't think that does this song any favors. No rat.

Sewer Swing is the final song of the album and it doesn't hold back at all, going for a full-cheese spread of british fun machine synths seeing you out with the cheesiest showtune I've ever heard. I think ending the album with the very thing that defined it was brilliant(ly cheesy).

RAT TAXI is an absolute BOP. Genre-defining even in ways I sincerely hope other musicians follow. The album was fun, entertaining, and from a technical aspect, surprising at times how skilled the musician is. They know what they're doing, and I don't think any of their instrument choices are accidental.

[bekimmusic]

This song is a feel-good blend of Pop, R&B, and Electronic Dance vibes, perfect for fans of artists like Tensnake, Blonde & Alex Newell, and Satin Jackets. Its groovy bassline, funky guitars, and shimmering synths create a disco-inflected sound that’s upbeat, sexy, and irresistibly danceable. With its bright, pulsing energy and luxurious retro vibe, this track is a natural fit for playlists like "Feel Good Friday", "Groove Theory", and "Nu Disco Bliss". It’s an anthem for anyone looking to escape, uplift their spirits, and light up the dance floor.

What if a song could be your partner on the dance floor, lighting up your night with groovy, feel-good energy?

Meet the song that knows how to turn any room into a celebration. Imagine stepping into a party, the vibe is electric, and this track takes over—its pulsing rhythm feels like a heartbeat, its shimmering synths sparkle like city lights, and the funky guitar riffs wrap you in a luxurious, playful groove. It’s the soundtrack to those moments you feel sexy, confident, and unstoppable. Whether you're dancing in your living room or under neon lights, this song promises to be your ultimate companion.

Press play and let this song take you on a vibrant journey. 💃✨ Stream it now on Spotify, and let me know where it takes you!

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#FeelGoodMusic #DanceTheNightAway #NewMusicAlert #PopRNBVibes #RetroFunk #FeelTheGroove #MusicForTheSoul #DiscoRevival #UpliftingTunes #HappyVibesOnly #SexyGrooves #ChillVibes #PopMusic2025 #IndieMusicLovers #GrooveWithMe #NuDisco #ElectronicDancePop #PartyPlaylist #FeelGoodFriday #MusicIsLife #GroovyBeats #RetroVibes #DancefloorHit #FeelGoodAnthem #PulsingBeats #LuxuriousSounds #UpbeatVibes #RomanticFeels #MusicThatMovesYou #HappyMusic

[syarousi]

Breakbeat Funk Revolution: Sax & Clavinet in a Cosmic DanceBreakbeat Funk Revolution: Sax & Clavinet in a Cosmic Dance #SaxophoneFunk #BreakbeatJazz #70sJazzFunk #AcidJazzGroove #RetroFunk #JazzFusion #LoFiFunk #SaxophoneBeats #FunkyBreaks #ElectricBoogaloo  https://youtu.be/tfIG5HKwOiQ?si=o_IJuKxR35CpUq-_ @YouTubeより 

[fossero]

Rarity✧✧✧ Bit of a redesign, bit of just my style~!

[lasagnangela]

beachwalk - whitewoods (slowed + reverb)

[waitingforzyo]

New video performance with my old Amiga 600 and Octamed

[helmar-weiss]

(via https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7tQkvMjXW9hbQKtb7ab2rp?si=Zpgl3QBYRMq4PI4ZdbMehQ)

BALOUNGE @ The Local Scene 6 Playlist Ghost Town Radio Balounge - Starlight Liquid - 1999 Kolossus Däächt - Hypochondria + It`s Eating Me Up Missdfox - Back 2 U ohrange L(i)eben Michael Lex, Aaron B.S. Enamorado De Ti Diodati - Shades ISA - Nachtigall Redhanded - Hey God #balounge #ghosttownradio #regensburg #thelocalscene #starlight #lounge #retrofunk #groovesoul

[carolina-mic]

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Apparently I'm not done with the Funk just yet...or maybe the Funk isn't done with me just yet. We shall see...I'm excited to see where this little riff leads us! Stay Tuned! - - #funkmusic #retrofunk #horns #trumpet #CarolinaMiC #drums #bassguitar #bass #bassline (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBlrfJrnDcX/?igshid=qzqrpm7p57wm

[johnnybearded80]

Feeling the retro future funk vibe! Love this 20 year old song and meme! #plasticlove #mariyatakeuchi #citypop #japanesepop #futurefunk #retrofunk #music #memes #memesdaily #TatsuroYamashita Reposted from @willlau71 https://www.instagram.com/p/B6GZMlalq2p/?igshid=1i31ycuedodlb

[opusscience]

It’s new music time!!! I was recently commissioned to compose and produce the soundtrack for indie game “Crawlco Block Knockers”. The soundtrack is out now!!! Get your hands on it here: https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/block-knockers-original-soundtrack

For more details on the game, how great it was to work with the developer and how I squared the circle of working on an  rated video game with my (typically) family friendly online brand, check out my blog entry: https://www.opussciencecollective.com/post/when-a-commission-conflicts-with-your-brand

[typiqueagl]

Quand on te donne un polo AGL mais qu’il est (beaucoup) trop grand pour toi.

[zaikowen]

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[ilikemusicmorethanilikepeo-blog1]

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