The Macrotones
A few weeks ago I found myself in Davis Square—just outside Boston—where I was unexpectedly greeted by the accumulation of vendors of decidedly quirky sculptures and paintings, selling their wares to decidedly quirky people that can only be an art festival. Fortunately, at the same time my ears were greeted by the groovy rhythm section of the eleven-piece funk collective The Macrotones. The Macrotones’ gravelly horn section, unrelentingly groovy bass lines, and chunky percussion (which may have to do with the total of four percussionists) genuinely compels you to dance. The group recently released a debut full length album Wayne Manor for free download. The record sits nicely in a danceable, soulful, and suitably dark place all too often neglected by modern independent music.
RIYL: Groove Collective, Fela Kuti, James Brown’s backup band, Saravah Soul
Read: http://macrotones.com/
Download: bandcamp
