Fluffball by Stefan Redtenbacher’s Funkestra: A Funky Masterclass From the upcoming FUNKOPIA album.

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Get ready to groove—Fluffball, the latest single from Stefan Redtenbacher’s Funkestra, is a live-recorded funk explosion featuring an all-star cast of musicians. This infectious track will appear on the upcoming FUNKOPIA vinyl LP, dropping October 3 on RSB Records.

Funk That Pounces, Plays, and Puts a Smile on Your Face

What do you get when you throw world-class funk musicians into a live studio session, give them a track called Fluffball, and hit record?
You get five minutes of musical joy that feels like James Brown invited Snarky Puppy to a party and left them unsupervised.

This brand-new single by Stefan Redtenbacher’s Funkestra, recorded for the Masterlink Sessions, is as fun as it is ferociously tight.

Penned by the funk maestro himself, Stefan Redtenbacher, Fluffball is built around a deep-in-the-pocket groove and brims with character from every instrument. Stefan’s signature bassline leads the way—playful, punchy, and impossible not to move to.

Holding the groove together like duct tape made of rhythm are:

  • 🥁 Mike Sturgis on drums, with that crisp, locked-in ‘Oracle’ drive

  • 🪘 Karl Vanden Bossche on percussion, adding sizzle and spice

  • 🎹 Stevie Watts on the Hammond, swirling sweet gospel-soul into the funk

The guitar work is double trouble:

  • 🎸 Tony Remy and Carter Arrington tag-team riffs, licks, and pure groove chemistry, switching between rhythm and lead with telepathic flair.

And then, Piers Green swoops in on saxophone like a funky falcon—punctuating the jam with stabs, swells, and solos that hit with maximum soul.

It’s slick. It’s joyful. It’s tight as a jar of pickles that’s been at the back of the funk fridge since 1978.

🎧Why this track matters

  • It’s a showcase of live musicianship at its absolute best.

  • It’s got groove for days—and then some.

  • It was captured live in a few takes, all vibes and fun.

  • It’s the lead single from the upcoming album FUNKOPIA, releasing October 3 on RSB Records—and yes, it’ll be available on glorious, groove-laden vinyl.

To celebrate the release of FUNKOPIA, the band will hit the road for a short tour—expect to hear Fluffball and other dance-floor-ready jams performed live by the same crack team of groove scientists.

📝 Fun Fact

This wasn’t just any studio jam—this was recorded live as part of the Masterlink Sessions, which makes the laser-tight performance even more jaw-dropping. There’s no safety net here—just elite-level musicians doing what they do best.

🚨Mark Your Calendars

🗓️ FUNKOPIA drops October 3, 2025
💿 Vinyl via RSB Records
🎤 Mini tour = incoming. Funk fans, prepare yourselves.

Summary

Whether you’re a lifelong funk junkie or just someone with a working pair of ears and a need to dance, ‘Fluffball’ is your new jam. Crank it up, clear the living room, and let your inner funk beast loose.

It is a five minutes of pure, danceable, high-grade funk. It’s polished, punchy, and playful—like the audio version of a big grin. You can hear the joy in every note, and it’s contagious. If you’re not dancing, nodding, or at least air-bassing by the end… have someone check your funk levels.

This track isn’t just fluff—it’s a whole funky animal.