A direct-to-vinyl funk single from Mad About Records, a label known for its deep funk and soul reissues and new material. This 7-inch release captured the band in top form.
- The single was recorded during a three-hour session at Thunder Sound in their hometown of Los Angeles. It was released on February 18, 2020, just weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the city. The B-side, 'The Thing,' has become a favorite on dance floors, with DJs praising its driving bassline.
- The A-side, 'Everything Is on the One,' was a departure from the band's previous work, featuring a more jazz-influenced horn arrangement. It hit number 7 on the UK Independent Soul Chart. The single was also featured on Gilles Peterson's BBC Radio 6 show.
- The band members have cited 1970s groups like The J.B.'s and Sly & The Family Stone as major influences. This single was their first release on Mad About Records, a label they had long admired. It was a limited pressing of 500 copies.
World Quake Band is a contemporary funk and soul outfit. At the time of this release, they were known for their energetic live shows and tight arrangements.
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