It has been a year of rapid growth for neo-Boogie front runners Silver Linings. Following their triumphant debut LP (and literal expansion from duo to trio) band members Françoise D’Argent, Benny Badge and Lachlan Peavey have wasted no time, dazzling new audiences on their recent tour of Europe/UK and mixing it with the cream of Australia’s crop at Inner Varnika 2017. Forward-facing and free, “Don’t Make Tracks“ clocks them at new altitudes with a sound as classic as it is cutting-edge. For many, “So Good To You” was a bolt from the blue, 2016’s answer to a brand of romantic R&B owned by Loose Ends in the 80s and Flyte Tyme in the 90s: sorely-missed and rarely done right since. For Boogie heads it was a fresh treat from a reliable source (producer Benny Badge being a seasoned supplier to the renaissance) whilst Melbourne locals dubbed it a ’scene record’, part of a small and affectionately named catalogue highlighting notable collaborations.  Fast forward one year and “Don’t Ma...

Fronted by Melbourne’s Françoise d’Argent and Benny Badge, “So Good To You” showcases an evolution for Silver Linings and the duo’s signature Soul-Boogie sound. Following their debut on Gulf Point with 2014’s “Sleepless”, Benny made the sketches for “So Good To You” during an extended pit stop in Manchester. From here he returned with a sound palette affected heavily by the rainy city’s disposition for synthetically fused Jazz and electronic music. Bolstered with session work by fellow Melbourne musicians Harvey Sutherland (Keyboards, Drum Programming), Silentjay (Saxophone), Lachlan Peavey (Bass) and more, these drafts became an intricate production that would see elements of Soul, Fusion and Electro layered with classic R&B arrangements and 80s production etiquette. Describing the result of this unique ensemble can only be done by looking at its highlights. Moments such as “Start It Over” and the brooding “34th Floor” are an ode to UK Electro-Jazz; there’s the Sade-esque “Waiting...

Beginning as a studio collaboration between vocalists Francoise and producer Benny Badge, "Sleepless" introduces us to the sound of Silver Linings: jazzy modern boogie at it's finest. Combining the vibe of 80s Soul with sugar-sweet vocals and melodies, this mid-tempo stepper will be right at home with fans of Brit-Funk legends Paul Hardcastle, Total Contrast and others. Backing this is "Chemical Attraction", a brooding electro funk instrumental laden with driving synthscapes and a hard hitting TR-707 drum track. The heavier of the two cuts, this synthetic love affair reminds of the best from classic UK dance labels such as Streetwave and London Records. Digital:  Juno Download   12" Vinyl:  Discogs