FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –
The funk-flavored reggae band from
California known as GrooveShine have released their debut self-titled
LP record, “GrooveShine.” The album is comprised of 15 original
tracks for an approximate total listening time of 45 minutes. The
crew have proudly published the record independent of support from
major music labels. An upbeat, celebratory feel-good album with hooks
galore and rhythm to spare, “GrooveShine” is perfectly named and
a sonic delight from start to finish.
GrooveShine cite as main artistic
influences Jimmy Page, Dr. Dre, J Dilla, Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, A
Tribe Called Quest, James Brown, and Ernest Ranglin. The list reads
like a recipe for their sound, which is rich in roots reggae with a
healthy portion of funk and a dash of hip hop. An acoustic
singer-songwriter's sound is overlain throughout, with the result
that “GrooveShine” works equally well as background music,
singalong music, or as a subject for attentive listening by the true
audiophile.
In addition to the (rather large)
band's regular and numerous talents, the “GrooveShine” LP also
features the skills of Michelle Williams, who sings on four of the
album's songs. It also features a cameo appearance by Rami Jaffee
(Foo Fighters, the Wallflowers) playing keyboard on the record's
closing track, “All the Ways of Love.”
“The song is different from the rest
of the album, as it is not beat-based,” writes GrooveShine of
Jaffee's performance. “However, Jaffee’s melodic keyboards and
synth strings move the message of the song beautifully.”
GrooveShine hails from the sunny
seaside town of Santa Barbara. It was assembled by producer and
songwriter, Mike Mchugh (not to be confused with Mike McHugh of the
Distillery music studio in Costa Mesa). Lyrical themes on
“GrooveShine” are sometimes introspective, often humorous, and
occasionally socially conscientious. GrooveShine also stands out for
being one of the remarkably few music groups to sport their own
software application, the GrooveShine App, available free from Apple
and Google Play stores. The GrooveShine App provides fans with music,
videos, and an updated show schedule.
“GrooveShine” by GrooveShine is
available online worldwide.
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com
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