Brrrap! Magazine

Roel Funcken (1 of the 2 Funcken brothers, collectively known as Funckarma) has just released his own solo album: Vade (out now via Adnoiseam). Similar in many regards to the Funckarma sound, this album is quite rich (and long – 16 tracks!). I won’t bore you with a song by song break down, get the album and do that yourself. What I will say though is that its very electronic, yet very organic at the same time. I think its also the melodies and layering of sounds that give this album a warm feel, despite the groaning synths and distorted noises that creep around you. Check out this track for a preview, its got that pumping rhythm, sounds very digital, but still seems organic in someway, almost alive : track #5, Fictional Stub :

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This release will please anyone who like Funckarma, but should also be attractive to those looking for a fuller sound than your average dubstep fare. I mean this ain’t really dubstep, but there is bass in there, some starkness, plenty of head bobbing, probably a spliff or two, and well, its dope, so check it out!

And for anyone who hasn’t heard of Funckarma yet, here’s a recent live set by Funckarma at the FAQ festival in Den Bosch on the 9th of april 2010.

Funckarma_Liveset_FAQ_festival by Funckarma