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It’s T-minus 48 hours until prep for the big feast and other Thanksgiving festivities. And even though some always end up just getting some takeout, the Turkey Day hunger is munching on most Americans’ minds right about now. But if you’ve got your meal all planned out and are still in need of some soul food for your ears long after unfastening that belt, you’re in luck.
In other words, you can give thanks to Isak Thomas and The Stoop Boys – a healthy helping of handmade soul-funk from right here in Austin, seasoned with players from Nashville and L.A.. Despite their handle, The Stoop Boys are far from lower-tier, and they sure as hell don’t need to rely on busking to get by; since 2018 they’ve shown an insanely strong grip on grooves, reached the upper steps of Texas’ retro soul-funk scene, and cemented their status with a couple singles that’ve racked up streams in the multi-millions, not to mention an equally impressive cumulative metric.
So, through three EPs and the 2019 full-length Somewhere, Somehow, we’ve heard a lot from Isak Thomas and The Stoop Boys. But after doing the dang thang for more than half a decade now (and stepping up the production quality and songwriting formulas with each release), it’s not a bad idea for the band to re-introduce themselves, especially if you’re putting them in the same room as your folks for the first time.
Yes, after a five-single-streak that started in early September, Isak Thomas and co. drop The Stoop Boys this Friday. Now, the LP release show is already behind us, so if you’re stuck at home with the family or succumbing to couch lock, you don’t need to change your plans. On the other hand, if you need to get your metabolism back on track after all that stuffing and tryptophan, spinning The Stoop Boys straight through is a solid first step. Don’t believe us? Press play on The Stoop Boys‘ lead “Miss Strut” and see just how long you can stay still to this soft-spoken, super slick possessor that falls somewhere between Durand Jones & The Indications, Jungle, and “That Lady”-era Isley Brothers.
