Brothers Ben and Conor McCarthy, otherwise known as Roi Turbo, have been crafting their South African disco-funk since they were teenagers and sharing a bedroom they turned into a DIY studio. Now, with their second EP, Bazooka, they’ve added more funk, more grooves, and even vocal tracks to their mix.
The title track gleams and shines with instant catch-your-attention synth riffs and a beat that will have you strutting down the street. “Dystopia” adds some slight synthwave touches that are great, but it never stops being danceable, despite the track’s title leading you to believe it’s going to be morose or gothic.
“Super Hands” is a standout, somehow blending stuff that sounds like it’s from old Nintendo games with alien-disco, Italo disco, and acid-funk. “Bobo Spirit” is the bounciest track on the EP. It just bumps the entire time.
“Hot Like Fire” is their first vocal track. There aren’t a lot of vocals, mind you, but the McCarthy brothers use them to good effect to help the grooves stick in your head, shoulders, and hips.
It’s a fun record that’s ready for your summer playlists. Go grab it.
Keep your mind open.
[Zip over to the subscription box!]
[Thanks to Jessica at Pitch Perfect PR.]