Brandi and the Alexanders: "Soul shaken, not stirred." – WNYC

Brooklyn’s Brandi & The Alexanders deliver a high-concept, genre-defying sound: think Chaka Khan fronting Chic to cover Fela Kuti, set against the horizon of a psychedelic-soul meets yacht-rock sunset. Led by the commanding vocals of Brandi Thompson—a powerhouse force recently heard on Neil Young’s 2025 world tour—the band blends the sun-drenched, smooth textures of late-70s yacht rock and disco with the gritty, rhythmic precision of 90s G-Funk era vocal stacks.

The group’s current era is a cinematic collision of sub-genres. They weave together the sophisticated, dark-hued grooves of post-disco with the relentless, hypnotic pulse of Afrobeat. It’s an analog-warm, live-instrument-driven sound mastered by Alex DeTurk (El Michele Affair, and Lady Wray) that feels both nostalgic and distinctly modern.

From festival stages at SXSW to club dates with Lee Fields, and Arrested Development, the band has built a reputation for electric, high-vibe live performances. Whether they are leaning into cosmic, psychedelic-soul or tight, funk-forward grooves, Brandi & The Alexanders are carving out a lane all their own.

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