In fact, people often scratch their heads, puzzled by the thought that the picturesque pastures of Devonshire, England can be home to the distinctive sound of delicate jazzy beats laid over the sweetest soul drenched vocals.
Yet, it's true.
Since 1994, The Rurals have been perfecting a unique style of live elements melted with thumping electronic music from their countryside haven.
Since then, the group have been prolific, releasing over 80 EPs and 12 long-players on their self-owned label, Peng. They've also worked with Motown, Naked Music, EMI South Africa, and Large Records amongst many others.
Maceo-style sax, guitar arpeggios, Dub style sub bass, and enrapturing Hammond chords.
They have also done a couple of remixes of Marvin Gayes Aint Nothing But The Real Thing for Motown records, and recently had 2 tracks commissioned for the hit US Television series Six Feet Under.
The Rurals have been releasing music for fourteen years which has won them fans worldwide including Larry Heard (the legendary Mr Fingers, who often invites The Rurals to play live on his radio show),Marques Wyatt, Louie Vega, Mark Farina, Glen Underground, Osunlade and many more!.Theirs is an expansive of genre and style.
If you'd like to interview The Rurals or discuss their source of inspiration, the upcoming tour dates please contact us at rurals@peng.co.uk
What up good folks? Just stopping in to see whats cookin in The Rurals...Soul Kitchen! I really really appreiciate your sound, and positive lyrics. Looking forward always to the next level of excellence!
You know what? I'm still listening to that double lp from waaaay back...you know, the one with "pattie", "oozin", "ferreter", "sexy sine" - yeah, THAT ONE!
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