Kneebody Releases New Single - Top Hat
“Top Hat” the newest single from Kneebody’s upcoming album, is out now! This piece was written for Kneebody’s first live performances after lockdown. The band launched a series called The High Noon Twenties, referencing the Roaring Twenties that followed the flu pandemic of the early 1900s. The piece was intended to lift the audience’s spirits and guide their thoughts toward better days ahead. It is an exciting track, featuring suspenseful hits and furious drumming from the incomparable Nate Wood.
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FORQ’s New Music Video - Bomp
Out 03/14/2025!!! Is this a reggae? Is it reggaeton? Is it silly yet singable? yes - all of the above. Maybe it’s called BOMP because it’s a bop but with more weight? And maybe it’s just a goofy name that seems to fit the sound. Bass, guitar, and keyboards all trade off with musical hooks as this chugs along. Drums are featured in a wild solo before the song returns to its groovy beginnings at the end.
Snarky Puppy & GroundUP Present: The Rabbit Hole
This August 25th - 28th, in Tarrytown, NY, GroundUP Music and Snarky Puppy are proud to present The Rabbit Hole: 4 days & 4 nights of music and creativity with members of Snarky Puppy & special guests, Kimbra, Lalah Hathaway, Stanley Jordan, Wayne Krantz, John Medeski, Becca Stevens, Magda Giannikou, & Varijashree Venugopal.
Kneebody Releases New Single, Repeat After Me
The first single from Kneebody’s upcoming album is out now! Ben Wendel shares, “Just a cheeky title for a cheeky song! I always enjoy composing for Kneebody in ways that push things a little left of center. With this piece, I set out to channel a Morse code-inspired melody through groove and shifting harmony—something this band excels at navigating!”
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Welcome Kneebody to GroundUP!
We are so excited to welcome Kneebody to the GroundUP Roster! For over two decades, Grammy-nominated Kneebody has forged a sound uniquely their own—blending explosive rock energy, intricate chamber ensemble interplay, and fearless improvisation. Featuring keyboardist Adam Benjamin, trumpeter Shane Endsley, saxophonist Ben Wendel, and drummer/bassist Nate Wood, the band operates without a single leader, using a custom cueing system to shape their dynamic performances in real-time. Formed in 2001 after meeting at The Eastman School of Music and CalArts, Kneebody emerged from L.A.’s eclectic scene and has since built a global fan base while each member continues to earn individual acclaim.
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