Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 26, 2016, The latest from New York producer Afrikan Sciences offers a bakers dozen experimental electronic songs that are immersive and ever-evolving. Thundercat the bassist and Thundercat the lyricist arise from separate sides of Stephen Bruner’s brain. “He makes challenging music: harmony-wise, melody-wise and tempo-wise but still finds a way for it to be beautiful and palatable.”. It’s another example of Stephen Lee Bruner’s desire to highlight the lineage of his music and pay his respects to the musicians who inspired him. BF 100; Vinyl LP). Photography by Eddie Alcazar. Thundercat - It Is What It Is / Brainfeeder from Piccadilly Records. collapse. We are always thinking of pushing in different ways.”, Comedy is an integral part of Thundercat’s personality. Thundercat dedicated the album to friend and frequent collaborator, Mac Miller. He seems to be magnetically drawn to comedians from Zack Fox (with whom he collaborates regularly) to Dave Chappelle, Eric Andre and Hannibal Buress whom he counts as friends. The album, produced by Flying Lotus and Thundercat, features musical contributions from Ty Dolla $ign, Childish Gambino, Lil B, Kamasi Washington, Steve Lacy, Steve Arrington, BADBADNOTGOOD, Louis Cole and Zack Fox. He creates so purely,” says Thundercat. jazz, funk, broken beat all in one it's a must ! If she has any haters. BRAINFEEDER. Thundercat is set to release his new album It Is What It Is on Brainfeeder Records on April 3, 2020, and shares the first track: “Black Qualls” (featuring Steve Lacy and Steve Arrington). The aptly titled ‘I Love Louis Cole’ is another standout – “Louis Cole is a brush of genius. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 22, 2020, supported by 268 fans who also own “It Is What It Is”, This is a good album. Nevertheless, referring to the spiritual connection that he shares with his longtime writing and production partner Flying Lotus, Bruner describes his friend as “the other half of my brain”. This record is on fire, I love it so much . ... ‘Black Qualls’ emerged from writing sessions with Lacy, whom Thundercat describes as “the physical incarnate of the Ohio Players in one person - he genuinely is a funky ass dude”. The album, produced by Flying Lotus and Thundercat, features musical contributions from Ty Dolla $ign, Childish Gambino, Lil B, Kamasi Washington, Steve Lacy, Steve Arrington, BADBADNOTGOOD, Louis … Stunning album. In 2020, 'It Is What It Is' was nominated for the 'Best Progressive R&B Album' at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. “The thing that really becomes a bit transcendent in the laugh is when it goes in between how you really feel,” Bruner says. It references what it means to be a black American with a young mindset: “What it feels like to be in this position right now… the weird ins and outs, we’re talking about those feelings…”, Thundercat revisits established partnerships with Kamasi Washington, Louis Cole, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Ronald Bruner Jr and Dennis Hamm on “It Is What Is Is” but there are new faces too: Childish Gambino, Steve Lacy, Steve Arrington, plus Ty Dolla $ign and Lil B on ‘Fair Chance’ – a song explicitly about his friend Mac Miller’s passing. Ty Dolla $ign & Lil B). The album, produced by Flying Lotus and Thundercat, features musical contributions from Ty Dolla $ign, Childish Gambino, Lil B, Kamasi Washington, Steve Lacy, Steve Arrington, BADBADNOTGOOD, Louis Cole and Zack Fox. Complex grooves expertly engineered for easy listening. Genres: Psychedelic Soul, Neo-Soul, Jazz-Funk. – Thundercat, Highsnobiety "It Is What It Is" Track Info. Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Thundercat - It Is What It Is at Discogs. “And every good musician is really funny, for the most part.” It’s the juxtaposition, or the meeting point, between the laughter and the pain that is striking listening to “It Is What It Is”: it really is all-encompassing. MP3 downloads included. Compelling, melancholy beauty. Exclusive! “I wouldn’t be the artist I am if Lotus wasn’t there,” he says. “It Is What It Is” follows his game-changing third album “Drunk” (2017). Brain brain brain brain brain brain feeder! Regular price $16.00. Brainfeeder Films David Firth Kuso Sale Submit. This record is on fire, I love it so much . “If you can’t laugh at this stuff you might as well not be here,” he muses. I am always drawn to "If there is no question" even though I love them all. Smino & Guapdad 4000) [Remix], Black Qualls (feat. PREORDER/STREAM. Discovering Arrington’s output in his late teens, Bruner says he fell in love with his music immediately: “The tone of the bass, the way his stuff feels and moves, it resonated through my whole body.” ‘Black Qualls’ emerged from writing sessions with Lacy, whom Thundercat describes as “the physical incarnate of the Ohio Players in one person – he genuinely is a funky ass dude”. Ty Dolla $ign & Lil B) [Floating Points Remix], Dragonball Durag (feat. Complete your Thundercat collection. Over last four year I have progressed into this love of soul , funk and especially jazz. “I had to take that pain in and learn from it and grow from it. Includes MP3 download card. Music Reviews: It Is What It Is (CHOPNOTSLOP) by Thundercat + OG Ron C & DJ Candlestick released in 2021 via Chopstars, Brainfeeder. Written By Pedro Martins, Flying Lotus & Thundercat. Like that record It Is What It Is intersperses more fully-formed tracks with scene-setting vignettes. The title of the new Thundercat recording is less a paean to contemporary proverbs than a bold statement of personal equilibrium. Thundercat will release his new album “It Is What It Is” on Brainfeeder Records on April 3, 2020. Gary Hawkins, Complex grooves expertly engineered for easy listening. It was preceded by five singles: "King of the Hill", which was released as a single from the label's compilation album Brainfeeder X in 2018, "Black Qualls", "Dragonball Durag", "Fair Chance" and "Interstellar Love", the latter four being released in 2020. Thundercat’s It Is What It Is opens with a multipart track that defies gravity and brings to mind “Space Traveler,” a 1970s cut by jazz-rock guitarist James Vincent. MP3 downloads included. Steve Lacy, Steve Arrington, & Childish Gambino), Fair Chance (feat. Released 3 April 2020 on Brainfeeder (catalog no. In 2018 Thundercat and Flying Lotus composed an original score for an episode of Golden Globe and Emmy award winning TV series “Atlanta” (created and written by Donald Glover). I think they should calm down Mike DeRitter, Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp, How Brainfeeder Leads The Charge For Esoteric Funk, Hip-Hop, Pop, & Jazz, Rising L.A true metal stars Saber join the show, plus the new surprise-released Gatecreeper LP. Below, check out his new track “Black Qualls,” which features Steve Lacy and Steve Arrington . Photography by Eddie Alcazar. Search Log in Cart Cart expand/collapse. That record completed his transition from virtuoso bassist to bonafide star and cemented his reputation as a unique voice that transcends genre. Photography by Eddie Alcazar. Released on April 3, 2020, It Is What It Is is Thundercat’s fourth studio album following 2017’s Drunk. 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Zack Fox] Thundercat has released his new album “It Is What It Is” on Brainfeeder Records. “This album is about love, loss, life and the ups and downs that come with that,” Bruner says about “It Is What It Is”. Thundercat forms a cornerstone of the Brainfeeder label; he released “The Golden Age of Apocalypse” (2011), “Apocalypse” (2013), followed by EP “The Beyond / Where The Giants Roam” featuring the modern classic ‘Them Changes’. It does something… it changes you,” he says smiling. Stream Thundercat - 'It Is What It Is', a playlist by BRAINFEEDER from desktop or your mobile device MP3 downloads included. I heard this album back 2016 , just was not in the mood for it, was still into more faster 4/4 beat music . “Every comedian wants to be a musician and every musician wants to be a comedian,” he says. Thundercat’s music starts on his couch at home: “It’s just me, the bass and the computer”. Thundercat Brainfeeder Films expand. Hey Tundracat, I wants to have a funkadelick dance withcha! by Thundercat. In his own words: This album is about love, … Ariana Grande) “Them Changes”. Thundercat is set to release his new album “It Is What It Is” on Brainfeeder Records on April 3, 2020, and shares the first music; ‘Black Qualls (featuring Steve Lacy and Steve Arrington)’. CD softpack. Guitars Pedro Martins. Thundercat is set to release his new album “It Is What It Is” on Brainfeeder Records on April 3, 2020, and shares the first music; ‘Black Qualls (featuring Steve Lacy and Steve Arrington)’. Thundercat It Is What It Is (Brainfeeder) By Ayana Contreras | Published May 2020. Thundercat’s new LP It Is What It Is picks up where his last full-length, 2017’s Drunk, left off. “It’s a bit tongue-in-cheek, but at different points in life you come across places that you don’t necessarily understand… some things just aren’t meant to be understood.”, The tragic passing of his friend Mac Miller in September 2018 had a profound effect on Thundercat and the making of “It Is What It Is”. Thundercat - "Fair Chance (feat. It Is What It Is. It Is What It Is is the fourth studio album by American musician Thundercat, released through Brainfeeder on April 3, 2020. 140g clear vinyl LP housed in a 6mm spined gatefold sleeve with gold foil detail and OBI strip. I am always drawn to "If there is no question" even though I love them all. It Is What It Is, an Album by Thundercat. The album, produced by Flying Lotus and Thundercat, features musical contributions from Ty Dolla $ign, Childish Gambino, Lil B, Kamasi Washington, Steve Lacy, Steve Arrington, … Thundercat – ‘It Is What It Is’ out April 3rd on Brainfeeder. 140g cream vinyl LP housed in a 3mm spined sleeve with OBI strip. Released on April 3, his fourth studio album, It Is What It Is, demonstrates his seemingly limitless confidence and charm as a singer, songwriter and bassist, delivering a solid crop of gorgeous and personal songs. A quick glance at the tracklisting shows several of the entries here clock in at under two minutes, but this does not reflect a paucity of ideas. Photography by Eddie Alcazar. He was later “at the creative epicenter” (per Rolling Stone) of the 21st century’s most influential hip-hop album Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp A Butterfly”, where he won a Grammy for his collaboration on the track ‘These Walls’ before releasing his third album “Drunk” in 2017. jazz, funk, broken beat all in one it's a must ! Thundercat Pink Glitter Socks. “Losing Mac was extremely difficult,” he explains. If you like Thundercat, you may also like: supported by 320 fans who also own “It Is What It Is”, I love this album, every song is special in its own way. Disguised as a party record, It Is What It Is is actually Bruner's attempt to deal with loss, to avoid getting "lost in space," as he says in the intro. Thundercat – It Is What It Is (Brainfeeder) UK release date: 3 April 2020. by Ben Devlin published: 3 Apr 2020 in Album Reviews. Thundercat is set to release his new album It Is What It Is on Brainfeeder Records on April 3, 2020, and shares the first music; 'Black Qualls (featuring Steve Lacy and Steve Arrington). Photo shown is a mock-up, final pressing may look different. It Is What It Is, an Album by Thundercat. Released 3 April 2020 on Brainfeeder (catalog no. — Released 3rd April 2020 on Brainfeeder. Photography by Eddie Alcazar. Brainfeeder; Artist Series ... Thundercat Face Mask - White Logo. The former is a fleet-fingered virtuoso, plucking out lines as dazzling and complex as a … Label Brainfeeder. Thundercat Gold Glitter Socks. “The durag is a superpower, to turn your swag on. His previous recordings wrestled with the emotional whipsaws of friends’ deaths and the trials and tribulations of artistic success; his explorations of these matters are perhaps more consistent with his earliest work … Regular price $15.00. Amanda, supported by 308 fans who also own “It Is What It Is”, Stunning album. 2019-04-20T16:51:26Z Comment by Chronos! No matter the life changes, that’s my partner. Like that tune, the underpinnings of It Is What It Is are laced with reverb-drenched vocals and lush, distant strings. The latest from New York producer Afrikan Sciences offers a bakers dozen experimental electronic songs that are immersive and ever-evolving. The album was executive produced by the lead artist alongside Flying Lotus, and features guest appearances from the likes of Louis Cole, Steve Lacy, St… This is a good album. “He taught me… he saw me as an artist and he encouraged it. MP3 downloads included. As so often with this fan of Kenshiro and Mortal Kombat, the compositions do not always take the form of traditional songs. Ty Dolla $ign & Lil B)" [Official Audio], Announcing: GENEVIEVE ARTADI - Dizzy Strange Summer, Salami Rose Joe Louis – Chapters of Zdenka, Salami Rose Joe Louis – “We’re Dumb” (Official Visualizer by Strangeloop), Announcing: Salami Rose Joe Louis – CHAPTERS OF ZDENKA, Mixcloud x Brainfeeder (Flying Lotus, Teebs, Salami Rose Joe Louis & Brandon Coleman), Adult Swim Festival – Thundercat (feat. Limited edition 140g picture disc LP housed in a 6mm spined gatefold sleeve with gold foil detail and OBI strip. bfcd100; CD). The album, produced by Flying Lotus and Thundercat, features musical contributions from Ty Dolla $ign, Childish Gambino, Lil B, Kamasi Washington, Steve Lacy, Steve Arrington, BADBADNOTGOOD, Louis Cole and Zack Fox. Thundercat, aka Stephen Lee Bruner, is releasing a new album, titled It Is What It Is, this April via Brainfeeder Records. Genres: Psychedelic Soul, Neo-Soul, Jazz-Funk. Thundercat has announced his next album: It Is What It Is arrives April 3 (via Brainfeeder). “You’re hoping people understand it, but you don’t even understand how it’s so funny ‘cos it hurts sometimes.”. Read more: Watch BadBadNotGood discuss their … Thundercat Noname is obviously a very talented artist. ‘It Is What It Is’ out NOW on Brainfeeder. The cover of It Is What It Is by Thundercat. “This album is about love, loss, life and the ups and downs that … I love changes of the time signatures, yeah it has though Herbie feel, but also the urban feel, back in forest hill I go! 140g red vinyl LP housed in a 3mm spined sleeve with OBI strip. Personal life. Steve Lacy & Steve Arrington) [Single Version]. Over last four year I have progressed into this love of soul , funk and especially jazz. The album, produced by Flying Lotus and Thundercat, features musical contributions from Ty Dolla $ign, Childish Gambino, Lil B, Kamasi Washington, Steve Lacy, Steve Arrington, BADBADNOTGOOD, Louis Cole, and Zack Fox. Regular price $15.00. Bruner's career, like Pastorious's before him, has been touched by tragedy. It Is What It Is follows his game-changing third album Drunk (2017), which completed his transition from virtuoso bassist to bonafide star and cemented his reputation as a unique voice that transcends genre. It Is What It Is Vinyl - Red 140g red vinyl LP housed in a 3mm spined sleeve with OBI strip. A multi-genre bass player of the highest caliber, Thundercat has been slangin grooves your way for almost a decade, but broke out into much wider acclaim with his sensational 2017 LP Drunk and the immediate classic single Them Changes. Los Angeles, California. I love changes of the time signatures, yeah it has though Herbie feel, but also the urban feel, back in forest hill I go! It sobered me up… it shook the ground for all of us in the artist community.”, The unruly bounce of new single ‘Black Qualls’ is classic Thundercat, teaming up with Steve Lacy (The Internet) and Funk icon Steve Arrington (Slave). Tweet. On It Is What It Is, Bruner—unlike Pastorious—finds a way out, channeling his … After releasing two acclaimed solo albums and playing some incredible features for artists like Erykah Badu, Kendrick Lamar and Childish Gambino, Stephen Bruner caught fans' attention … The new record is titled It Is What It Is and marks his fifth studio album with Flying Lotus’ label Brainfeeder. Compelling, melancholy beauty. Brainfeeder welcomes artist Nuts 'n Raisins to their roster. “I have a Dragon Ball tattoo… it runs everything. Thundercat identifies as a Christian, and incorporates many of the religion's themes in some of his music. 2019-05-11T01:47:27Z Comment by ej. Thundercat is set to release his new album It Is What It Is on Brainfeeder Records on April 3, 2020, and shares the first music; 'Black Qualls (featuring Steve Lacy and Steve Arrington). I think they should calm down, Fair Chance (feat. Still with Brainfeeder, the Flying Lotus label that makes an appearance on Dragonball Durag, with this fourth solo album he unfurls his true-false nonchalance baked together with chloroformed groove and afro-futurism. GRAMMYs 2021 Nominee - Best Progressive R&B Category. I love this album, every song is special in its own way. There is a saying that Dragon Ball runs life,” he explains. Thundercat will release his new album “It Is What It Is” on Brainfeeder Records on April 3, 2020. Thundercat is back with another album that puts his bass and songwriting skills on full display.. Gta brought me here ️ 2019-05-10T05:59:49Z Comment by TheReteller. 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