Charm Music Magazine
Our newest single “Borscht - Live at Reelsounds” was reviewed by our friends at Charm music Magazine.
“Zoofunkyou’s newest single “Borscht” combines the band’s unique genre-blending of blues and funk together with an upbeat, jazzy, Latin vibe. The single marks the band’s first release since 2019…
…Overall, “Borscht” is an enjoyably smooth listen for old and new fans alike. For being a larger ensemble band, every instrument and section of the song has its place within the composition and embraces listeners into every nook and cranny of the song’s warmth with each listen.”
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Relix Magazine
We were featured at #4 on Relix Magazine’s digital sampler for the month of June 2018, alongside fellow Chicago natives, EGi. The list and a short bio for Zoofunkyou was featured in the print version of that month’s issue. Later that year, we travelled to New York City to perform for a video session held at Relix HQ.
“A psychedelic stew, featuring a Chicago based bluesy broth, sizzlin’ with soul, chunks of funk, and meaningful melodic lyrics. Reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix, The Grateful Dead, Alabama Shakes, and Funkadelic, the electric jams of Zoofunkyou are guaranteed to tickle the soul, melt the face and shake the booty!”
Relix’s June 2018 issue
LiveForLiveMusic
After our show at the Bottom Lounge in October 2017, Jake Orbach-Smith wrote this for LiveForLiveMusic:
“The Bottom Lounge was filled when showtime rolled around, and Zoofunkyou got things going with a huge four-song set opener, including an extended cover of Pink Floyd’s “[Have a Cigar]”. Blending their psychedelic-soul foundation with boogaloo grooves, dueling guitar parts, bluesy crooning, and catchy melodies, Zoofunkyou had the room bouncing from the moment they hit the stage until they played their final note. Look for this young ensemble to make some waves in the future—they’ve got it all.”
Jambands.com
Our single, “Steaze” was featured on Jambands.com in November of 2019 on the day of its release, along with a quote from our guitarist, Derek Dare. They made mention of our forthcoming album release and the release show at Chop Shop on 12/21/19.
Jambands.com also picked up on some of the fun we had at 2018’s Down on the Farm fest, and published an article containing a Pro-Shot video from the festival!
“This past July, rising Chicago-based jamband Zoofunkyou played at the Down On The Farm festival in Manhattan, Ill.
YouTuber Instrumental Motion recently shared a pro-shot video the band performing two originals at the event, including the jam-laden “Argula” and the expansive “Ricardo,” featuring dual lead vocals from guitarists Bryan Scheinkopf and Derek Dare.
Zoofunkyou has a slate of tour dates scheduled for this November, and they recently launched a GoFundMe page to create their first full-length album.”
“Steaze shows multiple flavors of Zoofunkyou’s tasteful fusion concoction, namely a heavy helping of funk and a tender psychedelic glaze; exuding a stank so infectious and powerful that it’s hard not to take a second sip. Steaze, by definition, is a mixture of Style and Ease, and the song absolutely lives up to its namesake by radiating a slow and alluring groove that supports the gritty booming vocals Derek Dare contributes. With lyrics that lead the listener on a journey through some philosophical quarrels about the afterlife, and two emotive guitar solos which strongly contrast glitz and bombast with sorrow and reflection, the song is roller coaster of impassioned chaos that the band weaves into a cohesive listening experience. Steaze is an instantly magnetic track that will leave listeners foaming at the mouth for the full album, “Wild Gumption”, which will be released on 12/21/19 at Chicago’s Chop Shop. ”
JamBase previewed our performance at Wrigley Field’s brand new Gallagher Way complex for the Cubs’ 2019 Grateful Dead night.
“One vinyl record will be granted for each ticket bought through the offer. A limited number of tickets are available as part of the offer on a first-come, first-served basis. Chicago-based funk act Zoofunkyou will perform on Gallagher Way from 5 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. before the game. A portion of net proceeds from Grateful Dead Night will benefit the Rex Foundation and its aim “to help secure a healthy environment, promote individuality in the arts, provide support to critical and necessary social services, assist others less fortunate than ourselves, protect the rights of indigenous people and ensure their cultural survival, build a stronger community, and educate children and adults everywhere.”