Brooklyn-based act Random Deluxe struts nostalgic, horn-forward soul on “In the Soup,” blending gripping brass work, lush keys, and a funk-laden rhythmic pulse into a cinematic, groove-rich delight. Recorded at Frantic Studio and driven by David Sutton’s Berklee-honed arranging chops, the single celebrates organic musicianship while also nodding to ’60s Stax instrumentals and classic organ-driven warmth. The result is a feel-good, deeply crafted standout, citing influences that span from Booker T. & the M.G.’s to Bob James’ “Angela”-era recordings.
A dynamic, spellbinding infusion of instrumentations dazzle from the get-go — balanced with cohesive precision as a percussive fill leads quickly into lush keys, stylish brass, illuminated organs, and lounge-set keys. The funky bass groove and sporadic pushes of brass lead an especially infectious charm, shifting into a woodwind-laden embrace just after the one-minute turn — and fondly resembling a spy-theme cinematic allure in that moment, before returning with a more contagious briskness.
Further funk guitar tones arrive at mid-point, vibrantly pushing into another series of charismatic brass-forward progressions. The bustling, effervescent brass and organs pair with a steady grooving for a sound that achieves an eclectic tonal pull, between sun-setting excitement and late-night haunts. Impressive in its overall musicianship and atmospheric construction, “In the Soup” is a thorough success from Random Deluxe, who produces a timeless-sounding appeal here.
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The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Indie Funk, Soul, and R&B.
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