As British bands go, Jutebox really offers something different. There’s no Britpop or indie here; what we get instead is the most luscious and electrifying fusion funk, a feature that’s put on full display in the project’s latest record, ‘Fallout’. Before we dive deeper into the new single, we should point out that it marks Jutebox’s return to the music industry after a two-year hiatus, at least when it comes to them releasing new material.
Their previous EP, ‘Soul Maintenance’, gained a plethora of international attention, something that we can well understand, given the genre-bending melting pot championed by the Scottish group. People are hungry for something new, something alternative, and Jutebox is here to answer those calls.
Anyway, fast-forward to today, and the project has now moved to Glasgow from their hometown of Dundee. ‘Fallout’ opens a new phase in their history, moving further away from any remnant of British rock. The Funk factor is now maximised, although we should say that we do hear a certain Police-esque influence on it, a sensation that’s perhaps aided by Jutebox’s ska and reggae side.
Dan Richardson’s vocals are the perfect match for the piece, here showcasing their malleable, dynamic charge and their clean, melodic outlook. He’s also on keys duties, accompanied by Alen Thornton on guitar, Kai Murdoch on bass, and Cameron Hill on drums. For a quartet, their arrangements are quite rich and busy, which speaks volumes about the band’s keen musicianship level.
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