I’ve no idea how to even begin explaining the music of Los Angeles-based Thumpasaurus. Their press describes them as a gang of five superbly-skilled young American musicians taking hugely divergent influences and channelling them into something uniquely Thumpasaurian.
Divergent is a key ingredient, as is satire and non-conformity, just take a look at their new video for Flamingo Song, our Song of the Day and one of the best videos I’ve seen all year.
There’s also something much more going on beneath the surface. Whilst you can hear them channelling the likes of Zappa, Beefheart, James Chance, Funkadelic/Parliament, Morphine, Devo, Talking Heads and Prince, as well as some rocking heavy metal, free jazz, musical theatre and even some light opera references thrown in for good measure…they still come across as masters of invention. I’d love to see their record collection!
In short, we love their punk/funk stew and the fact we can’t quite nail them makes them that much more tantalising.
The band are currently preparing for the release their self-produced debut album, The Book Of Thump, due July 24th, plus their biggest-ever headlining show at the Troubadour in LA. They’ll be returning to Scotland for the Fringe Festival in August with a brand new headlining residency, as well as the debut of their rock opera, and in October are set to take up the legendary mantle of resident band at the Echo for 5 straight Mondays.
As they say…
Think. Dance. Smile. Feel. Thumpasaurus are about to come into your life and make you do all of the above. Go see, go hear – you’ll never feel more alive. Long may you Thump.
Pre-order your copy here: https://thumpasaurus.com/