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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Konk_(Band)Konk (band) - Wikipedia

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   KONK was an American band formed in 1980 in New York City and active until 1988 that emerged during a period marked by the post-punk/new wave and disco scenes which were prevalent at the time. KONK won the attention of both scenes by playing a hybrid of the two musical styles which involved the blending of a new wave attitude with the carefree ...

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3. www.discogs.com › artist › 16804-KonkKonk Discography | Discogs

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   Formed in 1980 in New York City, KONK was a band that emerged during a period marked by the post-punk/new wave and disco scenes which were prevalent at the time. KONK won the attention of both scenes by playing a hybrid of the two musical styles which involved the blending of a new wave attitude with the carefree nature of disco's dance crowd.

4. pitchfork.com › reviews › albumsKonk: The Sound of Konk Album Review | Pitchfork

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   August 11, 2004. Early 80s polyrhythmic NYC disco-funk renegades are given their due on this new Soul Jazz anthology. With the rise of electroclash's popularity in the last few years, the sounds of...

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   Is Konk a good band?

   • But really, the best of Konk is in their evergreen floor fillers, which fused limber musicianship with the hefty production advancements powering New York's groundbreaking dance floors.

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   Are Konk a post-punk band?

   • As part of New York’s post-punk dance scene they regularly played alongside groups such as Liquid Liquid, Bush Tetras, ESG, The Peech Boys and The Lounge Lizards. They have been featured in a recent book by David Byrne and others on the New York post-punk scene. Explore music from Konk. Shop for vinyl, CDs, and more from Konk on Discogs.

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   What is the sound of Konk?

   • To today's ears, The Sound of Konk combines true dance pleasure and experimentation with the humor of the groovy whiteboy sound embodied/parodied by Gary Wilson. Should Konk be given credit for the accidents of history, accruing value like a fine wine as their once cutting-edge technology matures into bootylicious kitsch?

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   Is Konk a saxophonist?

   • Led by saxophonist Dana Vlcek, Konk channeled sounds ranging from the alien hooks of P-funk to the stilted grooves of krautrock through early-80s technology. Of course, a band with such a period-specific sound risks seems more silly than relevant 20 years later, but happily, Konk is both at once.

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6. ra.co › reviews › 24298Konk - The Magic Force Of Konk 1981-1988 · Album Review RA

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   Nov 9, 2019 · Konk - The Magic Force Of Konk 1981-1988. This essential retrospective highlights the livewire New York band's killer blend of disco, funk, new wave, jazz and Afrobeat. New York's early '80s underground left an indelible mark on dance music culture. The potent brew of punk rock's DIY, band-centred ethic and disco's dance floor nous had a second ...

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7. www.facebook.com › konkmusicKONK | New York NY - Facebook

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   KONK. 1,308 likes · 2 talking about this. wild, crazy days..and nights..

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9. www.konknyc.comDance Funk Afro Punk | Konk

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   Konk rocked New York's Lower East Side with their own brand of Funk and Afro Punk in the early 80's.

10. www.last.fm › music › KonkKonk music, videos, stats, and photos | Last.fm

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    Nov 11, 2022 · Konk was a large Latin/Disco/Funk band who was popular on the Downtown scene in NYC in the early to mid 1980's. The band played regularly at the Mudd Club, Danceteria as well as performing at the Paradise Garage and the Loft. They released records on 99, Rough Trade, Sleeping Bag, Les D… read more. post-punk. funk. no wave. new york. 80s.