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2027

Feb9

Bristol

The Jam Jar

From £18.08

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About Karate Boogaloo

Karate Boogaloo, a tight-knit quartet from Melbourne, has become a defining force in the city’s flourishing instrumental soul scene. Comprising lifelong friends Henry Jenkins, Hudson Whitlock, Callum Riley, and Darvid Thor, the band’s roots go back to their school days, where they bonded over a shared passion for legendary small combo groups like Booker T. & The M.G.’s and The Meters. This deep connection has fostered a unique musical chemistry that shines through their work.

Their 2022 album, "Hold Your Horses," stands as a testament to their innovative approach to instrumental funk. Each track was born spontaneously in the studio, without any pre-written material, highlighting the quartet’s remarkable intuition and collective creativity. The album offers listeners a dynamic journey, blending cinematic tension, playful melodies, and moments of haunting dissonance—all buoyed by a heavy, groove-driven foundation.

Karate Boogaloo’s collaborative process and seamless interplay transform their sound into more than just a sum of individual talents. Their music resonates strongly within Melbourne’s vibrant music landscape, marking them as one of the city’s most exciting contemporary acts in instrumental soul and funk.

Genres

Alternative