Local brass ensemble Bullhorn are about to embark on an east coast tour for their new single, ‘Resonate Right’.
Founding member Steve Buchanan says the group was born from his desire to create a horn band with a modern edge.
“I'd always played horns in roots, funk and reggae bands. I was just really keen to put a band together that was all horns to show they could form a band in their own right, and where we could play modern material as well. There's a lot of brass bands that play New Orleans beat and Eastern European gypsy stuff, but what we're playing is more funk-soul reggae hip hop. We're working with MCs to create a more modern sound.”
With the release of 'Resonate Right' and their sophomore album due out later this year, Steve says the recording process this time around has been about refining their signature sound with an emphasis on quality.
“We've been working with Roman MC who wrote some of the lyrics and we've got Laneous of Laneous & The Family Yah as a guest vocalist on the chorus. We've been recording the new album at The Burrow in Clayfield. The first album was fairly low budget but this time we've spent a lot more money and time getting a good recording together. We're really happy with the single and the tracks from the album are coming along really well, but we've still got a long way to go.”
Steve says Bullhorn is excited about their upcoming shows with Sydney hip hop trio True Vibenation.
“There will be an upbeat party vibe. I'm really looking forward to it and I think we will work well together. It’s the same sort of funk hip hop stuff with a lot of horns. I think it will be a great night.
“We're really wanting to push more national touring, especially in Sydney and Melbourne for the album launch. We're doing Village Arts festival up in Yeppoon later this year. At the moment we've got a lot of festival applications pending for the second half of the year.”
Bullhorn play The Joynt May 10, Solbar Maroochydore May 11, The Brewery Byron Bay May 26 and Mandala Arts Cafe, Gold Coast, June 1.