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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The Painful Truth
Album - 10 Tracks - Released May 23, 2025

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311
Added Color
BALTHVS
Big Head Todd and The Monsters
Black Pumas
Breaking Squash
Bulletboys
Cab
Cake
Carlos and The Experience
Carmine Appice
Childish Gambino
Damiano
Dumpstaphunk
Eramus Hall
Fat Freddy's Drop
Flea
Fritz Pants
Funkadelic
Funkwrench Blues
Funky Notes
Galactic
Gang Of Four
High Fade
INXS
Ian Paice
Incubus
Ivan Neville
Jane's Addiction
Jermaine Landsberger
JoJo Mojo
Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards
Joshua Pascua
La Porte
Lettuce
Little Barrie
Lockestock
Lola Amour
Lotus
Lucky Monkey
Mad Elephant
Maroon 5
Melophobix
Mike Watt
Mindil Beach
Mom's Apple Pie
Nick Hexum
Nina's Yard Party
O'Funk'illo
Olde Spyce
Ole 60
Outer Stylie
Parliament
Paulo Mendonca
Peter Keys
Pickle Bits
Primus
Prince
Psychostick
Red Voodoo
Revival
Rick Groove
Rockpango
Roommates
Saily
Sebastián Teysera
Shusty Bones
Skrotes
Skunk Anansie
Sly & The Family Stone
Smokin' Cola
Snarky Puppy
Something Zesty
Space Cadets
Steal Thy Roots
Stonefunkers
Strange Times
Super Heavy
Super Secret Band
TWRP
Tackhead
Talking Heads
The Beyond
The Shameless Band
Tom Kennedy
Tony Lakatos
TrackTribe
Trapeze
Umphrey's McGee
Unc D
Velvet Groove
Vernon Reid
Vulfmon
Vulfpeck
Wolfgang Valbrun
Yarol Poupaud
Yehan Jehan
Zangoma
soma
Фруктовый Кефир
Maroon 5
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Childish Gambino
Adam Levine
Prince
Incubus
Talking Heads
INXS
Black Pumas
Bloodhound Gang
311
Faith No More
Ole 60
Vulfpeck
Son Feci Bisiklet
Lola Amour
The Heavy
Ram Jam
Primus
The Commanders
Jane's Addiction
Sly & The Family Stone
BALTHVS
Fat Freddy's Drop
Living Colour
Wild Cherry
TWRP
Skunk Anansie
Guano Apes
Funkadelic
Ugly Kid Joe
Parliament
Snarky Puppy
Big Head Todd and The Monsters
Snot
Gang Of Four
La Porte
Little
Psychostick
Mr. Bungle
Umphrey's McGee
Vulfmon
Velvet Groove
Lettuce
Twiddle
JoJo Mojo
Les Claypool
Galactic
High Fade
Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards
Little Barrie
Wolfgang Valbrun
Cake
Glenn Hughes
The Time
O'Funk'illo
Rick Groove
Lotus
Rollins Band
Funkwrench Blues
Pylon
King's X
Fritz Pants
Sebastián Teysera
Here Come The Mummies
Urban Dance Squad
Nick Hexum
Bulletboys
Flea
Oxymorrons
TrackTribe
Supergroove
Stretch
The Rockets
Funky Notes
Robby Hunter Band
Pickle Bits
Revival
Paulo Mendonca
Dumpstaphunk
Solo Di Medina
Mike Watt
Electric Boys
Ian Paice
Republic Of Loose
Breaking Squash
Simon Phillips
Added Color
Ivan Neville
The Slip
Michael Hutchence
Gugun Power Trio
Space Cadets
Papa Grows Funk
Trapeze
Yarol Poupaud
Vernon Reid
Unc D
Progres 2
Physical Graffiti