Karate Boogaloo

Sitting at the core of Melbourne’s burgeoning movement of cinematic instrumental soul, Karate Boogaloo’s roots go deep into the fabric of the DIY soul idiom. A mainstay of the Melbourne underground for longer than a decade, their now sought-after three-volume ‘KB’s Mixtapes’ series, two original LPs and collaboration with US singer Danielle Ponder are evidence of their long-standing contribution to the city's cinematic soul sound. 

This four piece seeks inspiration from the great small combo instrumental bands à la Booker T & The MG’s and The Meters. Coming off of a booming tour of Europe with College Of Knowledge labelmates Surprise Chef in 2025, 2026 will see new music from Karate Boogaloo released via Colemine Records (US) and College Of Knowledge Records (AU) as well as some relentless touring!