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Joe Hicks – New Album, Writing Process & Life on the Road
In the wake of his latest album, Before It Gets Dark, English Indie musician Joe Hicks has agreed to sit down with Funktasy to discuss the singles already released, such as Heart In Two, and how they connect to the bigger picture of the album set to be released in March. Hicks ...
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Margot Hubac – Modeling, France, Music
Margot Hubac is more than just a model and an aspiring A&R. Making a difference in the way women are represented is something that the Montpellier, France native wishes ...
Cosmic Gate – New Album, New Sounds
Cosmic Gate is a German DJ duo with a musical career spanning over 20 years. Constantly dropping bangers, the veterans have now released their 13th album dubbed "Mosaiik Chapter One". ...
Mark Knight – DJ Life, Toolroom Records, New Album
Funktasy Spotlight presents an interview with Mark Knight, world-famous DJ and the man behind Toolroom Records. Mark took the time to have a chat with us over the phone ...
Wax Motif – G-House, Industry Partners, Life in L.A.
Born in Sydney but based in L.A., Wax Motif is a reputed DJ & producer with numerous tracks and accomplishments under his belt. Generally known to be the main orchestrator ...
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Cowboy Fever – How Beyonce Revived Western Wear
Whether you're a part of the Beyhive or not, it's safe to say that Beyoncé has infected us all with the Cowboy Fever. In March of 2024, the superstar dropped ...
Emerging Couture Designers
In the ever-evolving world of couture, where tradition meets innovation, a new generation of designers is emerging, each bringing their distinct voice to the runway. These visionaries are not merely ...
Rihanna’s Baby Bump – A Master in Making Pregnancy Sexy
From morning sickness to back aches and everything in between, sometimes pregnancy can feel gross. But once again, Rihanna is here to prove that when you look good, you feel ...
Superfine & Superfly – Black Dandyism at the 2025 Met Gala
If you’re fashion fans like us, then you definitely tuned into the Met Gala this past Monday, and you probably noticed the red carpet wasn’t ruled by ball gowns this ...
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D’Angelo – The Soulful Legacy of a Neo-Soul Pioneer
The world lost one of its most soulful voices on October 14th, 2025, when D’Angelo (Micheal Eugene Archer) passed away at the age of 51 after a private battle with ...
Rebels or Relics – The Culture of Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll
Is the life of a rockstar over, and should we celebrate? As the fall festival lineup— the last death rattle of the live music season—has arrived, so has the return ...
All Things Go Toronto – The Blueprint for Music Festivals
A staple of the American festival circuit, the All Things Go company opened its doors to the Toronto faithful on a breezy Saturday morning, unveiling itself as a microcosm of ...
The Celebrity Engagement Rings We’re All Still Talking About
Whether a paper ring or an 8-carat diamond, the crown jewel of every engagement or proposal is the ring. In the world of celebrity romance, the high-profile nature of their ...
Pop Music →
Top 10 Iconic Male-Female Music Duos of the Last 60 Years
Countless male-female duos have collaborated to create spellbinding music for generations. The male and female duos from the 60s to early 2000s were particularly renowned for breaking away from the ...
Top 10 Female Singers Who Master Deep, Powerful Low Notes
We often pit female singers against one another, comparing their looks, career choices, songwriting skills, and, especially, their vocal abilities. Which singer can effortlessly slide into their whistle register without ...
Max Martin – The Mastermind Behind Pop’s Greatest Anthems
Sweden has long been a hotbed in the world of pop music. With ABBA leading the way, the Scandinavian country has produced some of the best acts in the history ...
Quincy Jones – 10 Facts About the Music Legend
A man who wore a mountain of hats, Quincy Jones carried himself with dignity, determination, and gusto through a legendary and illustrious career. Being the first to shatter many glass ...
Dance, EDM, House →
Top 10 House DJs of 2024
Top 10 House DJs of 2024, the annual Funktasy challenge has begun and the team is hard at work choosing the top House DJs. Funktasy selects the best from the ...
Beyond Digital Decks – Exploring Unconventional DJ Methods
Modern technology has transformed DJing in ways never imagined possible. Pioneer's CDJs (Compact Disk Jockeys) have found themselves in the hands of renowned producers like John Summit, Peggy Gou, ...
Top 10 EDM DJs of 2024
Top 10 EDM DJs of 2024, that's right, Funktasy is at it again, making its list and checking it twice. Annually, Funktasy takes up the challenge to choose the top ...
Tuew – Debut Funktasy Release, Australia & Dance Music
Funktasy's Tuew, is a dynamic Producer/DJ duo from Brisbane, Australia. The people behind Tuew, Caleb Brockman and Adam Clark, used their love for music to pursue a career in ...
Urban, Hip Hop, R&B →
Top 10 Hip-Hop DJs of All-Time
The top hip-hop DJs come in all types. From DJ Kool Herc to Dr. Dre, these are some of the biggest names in the culture. Some are more flamboyant and ...
IAMTHELIVING – Music, Nomination, Career
This week’s spotlight features IAMTHELIVING, an emerging British R&B musician who has moved to the Canadian side of the Atlantic to develop his career that is already picking up speed. ...
Missy Elliot – Hip-Hop Royalty & A Poster Child Of Success
If you have listened to some of the top 40 hits of the early 2000s, chances are you’ve heard the name Missy Elliott. With four Grammys, multiple hit singles and ...
Top Hip-Hop Producers Of All-Time – Dr. Dre, Kanye West, Missy Elliot, And More
It’s a difficult conversation to try and declare who the best hip-hop producer of all-time is. We all have our favourites and depending on the generation you belong to or ...
Music Business →
Boy Bands and Girl Groups – The Shift from West to East
When you think of boybands or girl groups, a certain type of music or a specific band may come to mind, and it’s no secret that this subset of music ...
Timberland Boots – Stepping Through the Heart of Hip-Hop Culture
Craftsmanship is the defining characteristic that links Timberland boots and hip-hop culture. Timberland's dedication to durability mirrors hip-hop’s commitment to skillful wordplay and authenticity. “Timbs” have evolved beyond utility, becoming ...
Festival Fashion – Tips for the Festival Season
Festival fashion has a storied past and a diverse present. It began with Woodstock in 1969 and has since become an influence on our consumer habits. People buy outfits and ...
Music Streaming – A Change in the Music Industry
Before the magic of the internet, artists almost solely relied on radio plays and physical album sales to get their music stuck in the heads and into the hands of ...
Music Gear & Tech →
Sustainability Unpacked Part 2 – How The Secondhand Rush Rebuilt Fast Fashion
This article is a part of Funktasy’s Sustainability Unpacked series, where we tackle all sides of the sustainability discourse within music, fashion and lifestyle. There was a time when rummaging ...
The Super Bowl Didn’t Translate and Bad Bunny Didn’t Care
When Bad Bunny stepped onto the Super Bowl halftime stage on February 8th, 2026, the tone was set immediately. Spanish led the performance without any hesitation. The music moved fast, ...
Top 10 Male Artists of 2026
The new year brings a fresh wave of momentum in music, and nowhere is that more evident than in the artists shaping the sound of 2026. Across rap, pop, R&B ...
How Geese Became The Sound Of Gen Z
A new rock band hailing all the way from New York City has made waves as they took not only the genre, but the music industry as a whole by ...
