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Electric Circus new single “High Fever” & tour dates!

Killer Groove Records proudly presents “High Fever”, the new single from Electric Circus. A feverish blend of funk grooves, afrobeat rhythms and psychedelic vibes., out now on all digital platforms. Pre-Order limited-edition 7″ vinyl (500 copies WW), out on September 25, 2026.

LISTEN & PRE-ORDER 45: HERE

“High Fever” is the first single taken from Rites, the band’s second studio album, set for release on November 27 on LP (limited edition), CD and digital.

“High Fever” maps the sonic territory of Electric Circus with unusual confidence: a vibrant crossroads where ’70s funk, afrobeat and psychedelic influences merge into an intense narrative, a sonic arc that progressively builds toward an immersive climax of synths and groove. Built around a hypnotic bass line born during a weekend of feverish creative delirium, the track unfolds as a continuous flow of energy and tension.
The groove, inspired by the funk tradition of The Meters, moves through syncopated accents with a locked-in precision, while a punchy and incisive horn section intertwines with the rhythmic fabric, establishing the track’s character from the opening bar. The arrangement gradually evolves into a deeper, more expansive dimension: dub delays and layered textures expand the sonic space, alternating with wah-wah guitars and a treated clavinet that recalls vintage atmospheres, grounded in the now.

The single comes with an official video inspired by dusty road movies and sun-soaked cinematic atmospheres. One by one, the musicians emerge from empty fields, forgotten crossroads and silent back roads, slowly gathering inside a drifting car headed toward the rehearsal room. Produced by Matteo Contin, Dario Omizzolo and Luca Rabellino and shot in the Piedmont countryside, the video blends split-screen visuals, raw live-session energy and a subtle sense of tension and irony.

Video Production:
Luca Rabellino
Matteo Contin
Dario Omizzolo

Featuring artwork from the graphic novel “I Sopravvissuti” (2018) by Ivan Hurricane courtesy of Ivan Hurricane & Eris Edizioni

Based in Turin, Italy, Electric Circus deliver a musical experience that blends funk groove, afrobeat, psychedelia and world music. Following a U.S. tour and several international collaborations, the group earned critical and audience acclaim with their debut album Canicola. Their artistic evolution led to On est ensemble, an EP created with Malian duo Sahel Roots, highlighting their deep affinity for African sounds and musical roots, weaving them together with funk, blues and psychedelic elements.
Building on these experiences, Electric Circus now channel all their influences into new compositions driven by a strong groove-oriented vision, built on a live, rhythm-first aesthetic that rewards repeated listening. The new album Rites, due out in 2026 via Killer Groove Records, brings together funk, afrobeat and psychedelia in an immersive musical experience built on a sound that is both multifaceted and cohesive, sharpening the band’s identity into something harder to ignore.

Fans of The Heliocentrics, Calibro 35, BADBADNOTGOOD, ’70s jazz-funk, afrobeat and psychedelic sounds take note.

ITALIAN TOUR 2026

To celebrate the release of “High Fever”, the band will hit the road for an Italian summer tour organized by Sberdia Live. Two intense months of live shows will accompany the launch of the six-piece band’s new record, further strengthening the project’s energy and sonic identity on stage. Below are the first confirmed dates:

23.05 Modena – Revol Experience Festival
24.05 Verona – Deposito
25.06 Bologna – Le Serre
23.07 Cuneo – Nuovo
28.07 Arco (TN) – Garda Jazz Cafè
30.07 Exilles (TO) – Borgate dal vivo Festival / opening: Bandakadabra
31.07 Torino – Imbarchino del Valentino x Mixer

New signing! Electric Circus

A new act joins our roster. Please welcome Electric Circus to the Killer Groove Records family!

Moving through funk grooves, afrobeat pulses and psychedelic soundscapes, Electric Circus weave world influences into a warm, deeply distinctive sonic identity.

Their new single “High Fever” is the first cut from Rites, the band’s highly anticipated second studio album, set for release on November 27 on limited-edition LP, CD and digital formats.

“High Fever” drops May 15th on all digital platforms. Pre-save it HERE

Based in Turin, Italy, Electric Circus deliver a musical experience that blends funk groove, afrobeat, psychedelia and world music. Following a U.S. tour and several international collaborations, the group earned critical and audience acclaim with their debut album Canicola. Their artistic evolution led to On est ensemble, an EP created with Malian duo Sahel Roots, highlighting their deep affinity for African sounds and musical roots, weaving them together with funk, blues and psychedelic elements.

Building on these experiences, Electric Circus now channel all their influences into new compositions driven by a strong groove-oriented vision, built on a live, rhythm-first aesthetic that rewards repeated listening. The new album Rites, due out in 2026 via Killer Groove Records, brings together funk, afrobeat and psychedelia in an immersive musical experience built on a sound that is both multifaceted and cohesive, sharpening the band’s identity into something harder to ignore.

Fans of The Heliocentrics, Calibro 35, BADBADNOTGOOD, ’70s jazz-funk, afrobeat and psychedelic sounds take note.

The Appetizers new single “The Life”

Pre-order the new album “Keep Your Step” and listen to the third single “The Life” HERE

Killer Groove Records presents “The Life” the third single from the Appetizers’ highly anticipated new studio album, Keep Your Step, out on April 10th as a limited edition LP, CD and digital release with two exclusive bonus tracks. Album pre-orders are available HERE. The single is out today on all digital platforms.

“The Life” is an urgent call to arms. Rock steady’s breezy rhythms frame the metaphor of a society racing without direction, consumed by ambition and profit. Carried by the Appetizers’ hypnotic basslines and offbeat guitar chops, the lyrics cut through the contradictions of a system that alienates and drains the soul, before opening up, with the effortless grace reggae has always possessed, a space for vision and hope.

A song about everyday resistance and reclaimed humanity, standing firmly in that great Jamaican tradition of using music as a force for collective consciousness and change.

The Appetizers are a rock steady and early reggae band born in Milan in 2020, brought together by a crew of musicians deeply embedded in the Italian and international reggae scene for years. Different paths, shared vision: recreating that vintage Caribbean and American sound with authenticity, respect, and a forward-thinking edge.

Drawing inspiration from Jamaica’s golden era and channeling the soul of Delroy Wilson, Alton Ellis, the early Wailers and The Upsetters. The Appetizers carry forward the essence of bass culture with a pure, fully organic approach.

Their debut album Listen Up! (2022), released via Belgian imprint Badasonic Records (home to The Slackers, The Aggrolites, David Hillyard & Victor Rice), featured ten original tracks and a dub cut by Victor Rice. Distributed across Europe, the UK, the US and Japan, it quickly earned international recognition among reggae connoisseurs and selectors worldwide.

Following extensive touring, including shows with The Slackers, Black Uhuru, Skip Marley and more, the band returned to the studio to record Keep Your Step, their second album produced by Killer Groove Records. Here the band expands its musical language, weaving together the spirit of historic Jamaican labels like Studio One and Treasure Isle with ’60s funk, arriving at a warm, organic and timeless sound: soul, Jamaican roots and modern sensibility in perfect balance. Their lyrics explore heartbreak, social issues, and reflections on life and music, performed with dedication and respect for tradition, while always pushing forward.

If you’re into The Skatalites, The Ethiopians, and those classic Caribbean rhythms, this one’s for you.

The Appetizers announce their second single & album release date!

Pre-order the new album “Keep Your Step” and listen to the second single “A Message From The Meters” here: https://found.ee/KeepYourStep

Killer Groove Records presents “A Message From The Meters”, the second single from the highly anticipated new studio album by Italian early reggae & rock steady ambassadors The Appetizers, out on April 10 on limited-edition LP, CD digipack and digital format featuring two exclusive bonus tracks. Album pre-orders are available starting from today at the following link: https://found.ee/KeepYourStep The single is out today on all digital platforms and also available as a limited-edition 7″ vinyl (300 copies worldwide).

More than a cover, this single is a musical bridge connecting the New Orleans funk icons with contemporary reggae vibes across genres and generations. With this reworking, The Appetizers bring their reggae sensibilities to the forefront, weaving the off-beat swing of Jamaica with the disciplined rhythmic architecture of classic funk. This fusion highlights how naturally the two genres converse: the reggae one-drop meeting the funk backbeat, dub-infused ambience wrapping around sharply defined guitar stabs, basslines that glide between Caribbean pulse and Crescent City strut. The result is a fresh reinterpretation that feels both reverent and boldly personal.

Their version filters the instrumental brilliance of The Meters through their own sonic lens: warm, deep, and steeped in rock steady textures. It’s a meeting point between two deeply rhythmic worlds, a message carried through groove, spirit, and time.

The second single comes with raw footage of the band performing their tribute to one of the most influential and pioneering groups from New Orleans, the Meters. The video captures the Appetizers in the studio putting their own spin on the tune and highlights the deep connection, in both groove and message, between reggae and funk, continuing the Jamaican tradition of reinterpreting classic jams.

The Appetizers are a rock steady and early reggae band born in Milan in 2020, brought together by a crew of musicians deeply embedded in the Italian and international reggae scene for years. Different paths, shared vision: recreating that vintage Caribbean and American sound with authenticity, respect, and a forward-thinking edge. Drawing inspiration from Jamaica’s golden era and channeling the soul of Delroy Wilson, Alton Ellis, the early Wailers and The Upsetters. The Appetizers carry forward the essence of bass culture with a pure, fully organic approach.
Their debut album Listen Up! (2022), released via Belgian imprint Badasonic Records (home to The Slackers, The Aggrolites, David Hillyard & Victor Rice), featured ten original tracks and a dub cut by Victor Rice. Distributed across Europe, the UK, the US and Japan, it quickly earned international recognition among reggae connoisseurs and selectors worldwide.

Following extensive touring, including shows with The Slackers, Black Uhuru, Skip Marley and more, the band returned to the studio to record Keep Your Step, their second album produced by Killer Groove Records. Here the band expands its musical language, weaving together the spirit of historic Jamaican labels like Studio One and Treasure Isle with ’60s funk, arriving at a warm, organic and timeless sound: soul, Jamaican roots and modern sensibility in perfect balance. Their lyrics explore heartbreak, social issues, and reflections on life and music, performed with dedication and respect for tradition, while always pushing forward.

If you’re into The Skatalites, The Ethiopians, and those classic Caribbean rhythms, this one’s for you.

The Appetizers New Single & Video “Make It Reggay”

Killer Groove Records proudly presents “Make It Reggay”, the explosive new single from The Appetizers, Milan’s rock steady and early reggae ambassadors, out now on all digital platforms. Pre-Order limited-edition 7″ vinyl (300 copies WW), out on February 6, 2026.

LISTEN & ORDER 45: HERE

“Make It Reggay” kicks off the band’s explosive comeback and serves as the first single from their highly anticipated second studio album, Keep Your Step, set for release in Spring 2026 on limited-edition LP, CD, and digital formats.

This track started as a rough sketch back in the band’s early days, an idea they kept coming back to, refining and shaping until it finally clicked. From the very first bars, a strong funk imprint emerges, rooted in Afro-American culture and the rhythmic language of 60s Black music. A tight, driving groove leads the way, locking in with sharp songwriting, fat rounded basslines, punchy guitar stabs, and an instrumental interplay that feels organic.
The title, a nod to the godfather of soul James Brown, speaks to the deep DNA connection between funk and Jamaican music, two worlds that have always fed off each other at reggae’s core. The choice to use the original spelling “Reggay”, as coined by Toots & The Maytals in the late ’60s, is a deliberate homage to the genre’s pioneering era and its raw expressive purity.

The single comes with an official video: hop in and hit the road with us as we follow the band on their trip to deliver their freshly pressed vinyl. From listening to the record in the car to the thrill of sharing new music with the world, the video shows all the excitement, friendship, and passion behind the journey. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!
The video was directed and shot by Lucia Fontana, with color grading by Marcello Ruvidotti. Both are based in Milan.

Director and Cinematographer: Lucia Fontana
Grip: Daniele De Piccoli
Color: Marcello Ruvidotti

The Appetizers are a rock steady and early reggae band born in Milan in 2020, brought together by a crew of musicians who’ve been deep in the Italian and international reggae scene for years. Different paths, shared vision: recreating that vintage Caribbean and American sound with authenticity, respect, and a forward-thinking edge.
Drawing inspiration from Jamaica’s golden era, channeling the soul of Delroy Wilson, Alton Ellis, the early Wailers and The Upsetters. The Appetizers carry forward the essence of bass culture with a pure, fully organic approach.
Their debut album Listen Up! (2022), released via Belgian imprint Badasonic Records (home to The Slackers, The Aggrolites, David Hillyard and Victor Rice), featured ten original tracks and a dub cut by Victor Rice. Distributed across Europe, the UK, the US and Japan, it quickly earned international recognition among reggae connoisseurs and selectors worldwide.
Following extensive touring, including shows with The Slackers, Black Uhuru, Skip Marley and more, the band returned to the studio to record “Keep Your Step”, their second album produced by Killer Groove Records. Here the band expands its musical language, weaving together the spirit of historic Jamaican labels like Studio One and Treasure Isle with ’60s funk, arriving at a warm, organic and timeless sound: soul, Jamaican roots and modern sensibility in perfect balance. Their lyrics speak to heartbreak, social issues, and reflections on life and music, performed with dedication and respect for tradition, while always pushing forward.

If you’re into The Skatalites, The Ethiopians, and those classic Caribbean rhythms, this one’s for you!