No names. No faces. Just sound. Dusk Dept. is a seven-piece collective emerging from the deep corners of the modern funk underground…a shadowy convergence of musicians whose fingerprints can be found on the grooves of Ghost-Note, Dumpstaphunk, Snarky Puppy, Daryl Johns, and other heavy hitters in the lineage of rhythm. Formed under the dim hum of late-night sessions and unmarked studio doors, Dusk Dept. keeps its members hidden beneath black hoods, trading ego for atmosphere, and identity for collective pulse. Onstage, the robes blur every boundary: between player and audience, between band and ritual, between now and the fever-dream memory of some after-hours sermon you can’t quite recall. Their debut, a self-titled album arriving in May 2026 on Ear Up Records (founded by Jeff Coffin of the Dave Matthews Band), sounds like the meeting point of the sacred and the filthy; analog funk baptized in mystery. Seven players. Seven voices. One department in charge of the night shift. Dusk Dept. doesn’t announce itself. It appears… a flicker of brass, a pulse of bass, a blur of motion under dim lights. Then it’s gone, leaving behind only sweat, echo, and questions.

Floratura invites listeners to float down stream and melt into an oasis of wonder and discovery. Seamlessly blending soaring jam-band vibes and bouncy neo-soul. Floratura’s electrifying live shows combine uplifting narratives with intricate layers of grooves and textures. Drawing from a variety of influences, the California-bred band explores genres ranging from jazz-rock and funk to electronica, utilizing colorful harmonies, spicy, catchy melodies, and extensive improvisation. The psychedelic atmosphere creates an oasis for listening, dancing and feeling welcome. Floratura, have announced the release of their forthcoming debut studio album entitled ‘Oasis Glow’ and unveiled its first entree “Light” out now everywhere. Hot off the press this year, Floratura presents it’s Official Live Performance short films from the Sound Quilts album, starting with the NPR Tiny Desk Submission “Making Room” featuring an original song from the upcoming album Oasis Glow. The subsequent releases feature renditions of Herbie Hancock’s “Butterfly” and Earth Wind & Fire’s “Can’t Hide Love,” marking a significant milestone for Floratura. In 2023 Floratura made their debut EP release, "Bucket of Seeds", the EP is now available for streaming everywhere. Described as “The essence of heart centered soul, casting psychedelic spells. Elevated musicianship is the common denominator of this five-piece unit with the mandolin playing and intoxicating vocal presence of Tatiana Peña at the center of it all.” (The Crazy Horse) Floratura has shared the stage with The California Honeydrops, SAY SHE SHE and performed at the iconic Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Festival 2024. Floratura: Tatiana Peña (mandolin, vocals), Adrian Marquez (guitar, vocals), Jack Reed (keys), Noah Mogor (bass), and Jacob Gilmore (drums).