Dem Vinyl Boyz EP 130 - An Evening with Silk Sonic - Silk Sonic

In this ultra-smooth episode of Dem Vinyl Boyz, we pour ourselves a drink, dim the lights, and spin An Evening with Silk Sonic—the Grammy-winning 2021 debut from Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak’s funk-soul superduo. With velvet vocals, vintage vibes, and razor-sharp production, this album pays tribute to 70s R&B and soul while keeping things playful, fresh, and irresistibly cool.

Featuring silky tracks like "Leave the Door Open," "Smokin Out the Window," "Fly as Me," and "After Last Night," the album glides through themes of heartbreak, seduction, and suave confidence—all with lush instrumentation and undeniable charisma. Bootsy Collins, the funk legend himself, sets the tone as the host and spiritual glue of the album, giving it that extra flair of authenticity and funk royalty.

In this episode, we break down the magic behind Bruno and Anderson’s chemistry, the retro recording style, and why An Evening with Silk Sonic was more than just a passion project—it was a full-blown revival of a genre. Equal parts homage and innovation, this record brought soul music roaring back into the spotlight with class and swagger.

Join Dem Vinyl Boyz as we groove through An Evening with Silk Sonic, an album that sounds like it was pressed in 1974 but made to shine in the modern era.

For decades, people who enjoyed music on vinyl records instead of CDs or MP3s were considered dinosaurs. While we like moving at 33 RPM, the rest of the world rushed and went to digital. Not only did vinyl refuse to die but demand is at its highest since at least 1991. It's a good thing Dem Vinyl Boyz saved all their records from back in the day. Because, now we have the biggest collection of 12-inch records on the radio.  Dem Vinyl Boyz love the joy of sliding a classic album out of its cover; the crackle of a needle just dropped into a groove; the careful way to pick up and flip a record when a side ends. On the podcast each week we feature a different piece of music history on vinyl record. Dem Vinyl Boyz experience the album front and back, giving you commentary and music facts along the way. Put your ear buds in and let us take you on a musically journey listening to the greatest music of all time and the history of how it became legendary. Dem Vinyl Boyz! Respect The Technique