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is a Melbourne-based "cinematic soul" quintet that has quickly become a cornerstone of the modern instrumental funk scene. Their third full-length album, Education & Recreation , released on October 14, 2022, marks their debut on the prestigious Big Crown Records . The Sound: Cinematic Funk Meets Hip-Hop Grit

Recorded live to tape in their home studio, the "College of Knowledge," in Coburg, Australia, the album captures a raw, tight-knit energy. The band—comprising Lachlan Stuckey (guitar), Jethro Curtin (keys), Carl Lindeberg (bass), Andrew Congues (drums), and Hudson Whitlock (percussion/vibraphone)—specializes in "moody shades of instrumental jazz-funk". Critics have described the album as: Download File Surprise Chef - Education & Recre...