Flamingods have returned with a fantastic new single in the form of ‘Tall Glass’. “Musically we were inspired by my Afro roots here, musicians from the seventies and eighties like William Onyeabor, Steve Monite and Letta Mbulu – who were putting out Afro-synth bangers and fusing electronica with funk, disco and pop,” they explain. “We’re quite lucky as a band as we have a whole melting pot of cultural inspirations to pull from.” The end result of this collision of influences is an instant banger filled with deep grooves and warm timbres. As synths swell and wander in the background, the guitar and bass throw the listener off the scent with that funky, irresistible riff. Above, Charles Prest’s psychedelic, distant vocal guides us with effortless swagger. Their forthcoming album, Head Of Pomegranate, is out on October 13th, and the band will be touring the UK this November. -Dan Peeke