Funk Rock

Funk rock is a high-energy genre that combines the rhythmic intensity of funk with the sonic experimentation of rock music. Characterized by driving rhythms, percussive guitar riffs, and often, slap bass techniques, funk rock frequently incorporates horns, keyboards, and electronic elements to create a dynamic sound. Emerging in the 1970s and gaining popularity in the 1980s and 1990s, funk rock drew from the innovative spirit of pioneers like Parliament-Funkadelic and Sly and the Family Stone. This genre's cultural significance lies in its fusion of disparate styles, reflecting the eclecticism and creativity of the post-punk era. Funk rock's impact can be seen in its influence on alternative, nu-metal, and jam band genres. Its distinctive blend of funky grooves, catchy hooks, and rock's raw energy sets it apart from other styles, making it a captivating and enduring sound that continues to inspire new generations of musicians and fans.

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Can't Take It With You
Single - Released November 21, 2025

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Charly García
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Dubioza kolektiv
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Eramus Hall
Eruca Sativa
Fat Freddy's Drop
Flea
Fritz Pants
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Funkwrench Blues
Galactic
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George Porter Jr.
Glenn Hughes
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Jazz Mafia
Jermaine Landsberger
JoJo Mojo
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Little Barrie
Lola Amour
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Lotus
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Mindil Beach
Moe
Mom's Apple Pie
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No More Kings
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Paulo Mendonca
Peter Keys
Physical Graffiti
Pickle Bits
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
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Primus
Prince
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Rick Groove
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Skrotes
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Sly & The Family Stone
Sly Stone & The Mojo Men
Smokin' Cola
Snarky Puppy
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Something Zesty
Son Feci Bisiklet
Space Cadets
Staytons
Steal Thy Roots
Stonefunkers
TWRP
Tackhead
Talking Heads
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The Settlement
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Tony Lakatos
TrackTribe
Trapeze
Umphrey's McGee
Unc D
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Vernon Reid
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Wolfgang Valbrun
Yarol Poupaud
Yehan Jehan
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Ole 60
Black Pumas
Faith No More
Charly García
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Son Feci Bisiklet
Bandalos Chinos
Lola Amour
The Heavy
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The Commanders
Los Amigos Invisibles
Jane's Addiction
Sly & The Family Stone
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Fat Freddy's Drop
The Rasmus
Rick Groove
Wild Cherry
Living Colour
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Skunk Anansie
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TWRP
Ugly Kid Joe
Parliament
Big Head Todd and The Monsters
Gang Of Four
Snot
Snarky Puppy
La Porte
Little
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Dubioza kolektiv
Mr. Bungle
Umphrey's McGee
Velvet Groove
Vulfmon
Lettuce
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Twiddle
JoJo Mojo
Eruca Sativa
Les Claypool
Galactic
Post Sex Nachos
Little Barrie
Bombargo
Wolfgang Valbrun
Cake
Glenn Hughes
The Time
O'Funk'illo
High Fade
Lotus
Rollins Band
Pylon
King's X
Fritz Pants
Urban Dance Squad
Here Come The Mummies
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Nick Hexum
Flea
Oxymorrons
TrackTribe
Supergroove
Stretch
Robby Hunter Band
The Rockets
Pickle Bits
Revival
Paulo Mendonca
Dumpstaphunk
No More Kings
Funkwrench Blues
Solo Di Medina
Mike Watt
Electric Boys
Jazz Mafia
Republic Of Loose
Breaking Squash
Mac Saturn
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Ivan Neville
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