Masterlink Sessions presents Nurgles, an original instrumental composition by Liam Dunachie, performed with Redtenbacher’s Funkestra and captured live at Masterlink Productions.
Centred around the Hammond organ and driven by a focused, forward-moving boogaloo groove, Nurgles reflects the Masterlink Sessions commitment to documenting musicians in real time — with clarity, interaction, and musical intent firmly in the foreground.
Watch and stream the full release across all platforms HERE.
The Music
Nurgles is unapologetically organ-led. Liam Dunachie’s Hammond sets both the harmonic language and the dynamic arc of the piece, while the rhythm section locks into a groove that is insistent rather than ornamental.
The propulsion comes from a tightly interlocked foundation:
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Luke Harris on drums establishes a grounded boogaloo pulse
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Karl Vanden Bossche adds percussive detail and forward momentum
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Tony Remy’s guitar work supports and shapes the groove rather than competing with it
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Stefan Redtenbacher’s bass anchors the ensemble with authority and restraint
The result is not a pastiche or stylistic exercise, but a fully realised original composition, built around feel, repetition, and collective direction.
Why This Release Matters
From the Funkestra perspective, Nurgles is a natural and welcome addition following the release of FUNKOPIA and its accompanying mini-tour. It sits squarely within the band’s instrumental jazz-funk and fusion scope, while spotlighting a long-standing collaborator from within the Masterlink Sessions ecosystem.
This session also points forward. The emphasis on groove-based instrumental writing and collaborative identity helps pave the way toward the next Redtenbacher’s Funkestra album — The Exchange, a forthcoming project in collaboration with Austin / Texas-based guitarist Carter Arrington.
Watch & Stream (Including Ad-Free Viewing)
The Nurgles Masterlink Sessions release is available now:
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Audio: All major streaming platforms
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Full-length video: YouTube
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Ad-free option: The complete session is also available to watch on the Masterlink Sessions Vimeo channel for those who prefer an uninterrupted viewing experience
Access all formats via the official hub HERE.
Compilation Release
Nurgles will also feature on the growing Masterlink Instrumental Sessions – Volume Two compilation, available via Bandcamp. The compilation brings together selected instrumental performances from across the Masterlink Sessions catalogue, offering a curated listening experience beyond the individual video releases.
Musicians
(Alphabetical order by last name)
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Liam Dunachie — Hammond organ
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Luke Harris — Drums
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Stefan Redtenbacher — Bass guitar
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Tony Remy — Guitar
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Karl Vanden Bossche — Percussion
Production
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Recorded, mixed, and mastered at Masterlink Productions by James Welch
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Studio assistant: Tyler Davies
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Filmed and post-production by Leo Mansell (Shoot and Splice Films)
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Released by RSB Records RSB45002
Credits
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“Nurgles” written and arranged by Liam Dunachie
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Produced by Liam Dunachie and Stefan Redtenbacher
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Guitar amps provided by Lazy J | Jesse Hoff
- Photo by Rob Blackham (Blackham Images)
Final Note
Nurgles exemplifies what the Masterlink Sessions platform exists to do: shine a clear light on original music, collaborative trust, and musicians who shape the sound from within. It is always a pleasure to foreground one of the regular keyboard players from the Masterlink Sessions house band — also known as Redtenbacher’s Funkestra — in a setting that allows the music to speak for itself.
PS: And the name ‘Nurgles’? Inspired by a post-session visit to our favourite pub—spontaneous and fun, just like the tune itself.
