‘Monkey disco’. Now that’s an interesting way for Babe Rainbow to describe their music. But what does it sound like? If the latest single Johny Says Stay Cool is anything to go by, there certainly are disco elements, alongside funk, psychedelic pop/rock and retro sixties grooves.

Babe Rainbow are an Australian trio, that already released over a handful of singles and an EP, but their self-titled debut album has yet to come out (in Europe, at least). Well, you can mark 1 September in your agenda! The LP (as you should call an album with this type of music on it) was produced by Eric Moore of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. Johny Says Stay Cool is its new single. A lovely song that bears some resemblance to Heatwave’s Boogie Nights (their debut single from 1977).

Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.