Name: Hox
Brand: Black Market Brass

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CLMN12055LP

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Black

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Download code: No

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-09-08

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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0674862662098

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Black LP

CLMN12055LPC1

Green

Antifreeze Green

Extended format: Yes

0674862662104

Green LP

CLMN12055CD

2023-09-22

0674862661923

Artist

Black Market Brass

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Colemine

Colemine Records was founded in late 2007 with the simple idea of putting out quality music with soul. The label is owned by Terry Cole.
With a focus on soul, funk, and R&B, Colemine has become a leading force in the independent music scene. They are dedicated to finding and promoting talented artists who create authentic and timeless music.
Over the years, Colemine has released numerous critically acclaimed albums and singles that have garnered attention from music lovers worldwide. Their commitment to preserving the essence of soul music sets them apart from other labels in the industry.

Black Market Brass is a revolutionary group that combines global funk with intense, sinister sounds. With distortion on the keyboards and guitar, their electric elements create a unique and captivating experience. Their hard-driving rhythms pull together older traditions of Afro Funk, Nola Brass, and southern college bands with a modern vision. They have been compared to artists such as *The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble*, *The Sorcerers*, and *Polyrhythmics*. If you're looking for something truly innovative and boundary-pushing in the world of brass music, look no further than Black Market Brass.

Black Market Brass started out with a more global funk approach but has evolved into something entirely their own. Their sound is unlike anything else we've ever heard from a group with "brass" in their name. The combination of distorted keyboards and guitar alongside the straight ahead fire of the horns creates an electrifying atmosphere that will leave you wanting more.

Influenced by older traditions of Afro Funk, Nola Brass, and even southern college bands, Black Market Brass brings these influences into the 21st century with their innovative vision. Their music is intense, driving, and full of energy - perfect for those who crave a fresh take on brass music.

First full length album since 2020! Third full-length LP from the band. Recorded live to tape. Features a locked-groove on the B-side.

Black Market Brass is proud to present Hox, on Colemine Records. Their third LP is a new take on afrobeat that combines traditional grooves with heavy, hypnotic, sci-fi sounds that reflect the band’s myriad of influences as record collectors across genres. “We didn’t leave the traditional afrobeat sound behind, but we did allow ourselves to pull from different places with less hesitation.” Shared saxophonist Cole Pulice.

Like their previous albums, the 9-piece band recorded Hox live to tape. “The sound and aesthetic of the analog recording process is important for this kind of music,” Pulice explained. “We’re looking to capture lightning in a bottle.” With that, the album features several sections of heavily processed synthesizers, harsh glitches, fuzzed&nbsp;out guitars, and a burning percussion section that pays homage to the traditional drumming cultures of Nigeria and Ghana. The performances are dynamic and confident. The grooves are infectious and hypnotic. BMB has pushed further into musical experimentalism, but at the end of the day, they’re still making dance music.

Krautrock, free-jazz, doom metal – the inspirations for Hox stem from all kinds of musical backgrounds, but the sound is far from scattered. It’s a polished, innovative record that’s sure to exceed expectations and keep the listener engaged from start to finish.

For Fans Of... The Budos Band, Antibalas, The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble, Ikebe Shakedown, Menahan Street Band, El Michels Affair, Khruangbin.

Hox    

Music GB