SIXTIES



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Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings

This group originated from Brooklyn, New York in 1996 and created music in the style of mid 60s to 70s funk/soul.


Members included: Sharon Jones, Binky Griptite, Gabriel Roth, Fernando "Bugaloo" Velez, Homer Steinweiss, Dave Guy, Neal Sugarman, Joe Crispiano, Cochemea "Cheme" Gastelum, Thomas Brenneck, Ian Hendrickson-Smith, Leon Michels, Victor Axelrod, Otis Youngblood, Martín Perna (a.k.a. Jack Zapata), Anda Szilagyi, Todd M. Simon, Hagar Ben Ari, Saundra Williams, Starr Duncan-Lowe, and Sharen Lafet.


FAVORITE TRACK

Don't Wanna Lose You (2024)






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HOA

This group originated in Seoul, South Korea with their debut in 2016. Their latest music from 2024 carry the influence of classic British/Beatlesque rock as displayed by the tracks including Tomorrow And Tomorrow, Push Man, and I Don't Know Why. I don't know if they plan to continue with this Beatlesque sound or if its just their current musical phase.


Members include: Lim Jin-hwa, Kim Gyu-mok, Jeong Jong-beom, and Kim Hwi.


FAVORITE TRACK

Push Man (2024)






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Dennis Van Aarssen

(You may be saying, "But Phryne, the crooner style is more of a 50s thing!" i hear you WHINE. Crooner was still popular in the 60s goober--and I WANT him to be here. Not making a separate 50s category >:[ )

Dennis was born and raised in the Netherlands and first rose to prominence after winning the 9th season of The Voice Holland, his style of music is most influenced by the jazzy, crooner style.

FAVORITE TRACK

Modern World (2019)






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The Explorers Club

This group originated from Charleston, South Carolina and debuted in 2008 with their album Freedom Wind. Their style of music ranges from mid to late 60s pop/early 70s soft pop.


Members included: Jason Brewer, Dave Ellis, Justin James, Kyle Polk, Michael Williamson, Paul Runyon, Wally Reddington, Wyatt Funderburk, and Neil Thomas.


FAVORITE TRACK

Anticipatin' (2012)






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The Last Shadow Puppets

This English supergroup formed in 2007 and would debut the next year with their acclaimed album The Age Of Understatement. Their style of music has been dubbed as either Baroque Pop, Orchestral Pop, or Psychedelic Pop.


Members include: Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys), Miles Kane (the Little Flames, the Rascals), James Ford (Simian, Simian Mobile Disco), and Zach Dawes (Mini Mansions).


FAVORITE TRACK

Separate And Ever Deadly (2008)






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Jensine Benitez

Jensine is an artist hailing from San Diego, California who creates music in the style of 60s Soul/RnB. She made her debut with Penrose Records in 2022 with a 45 featuring the songs Ilusión De Amor and The Sparkle In Your Eyes.

FAVORITE TRACK

Sparkle In Your Eyes (2022)