For a fresh new track with an old school flavour, check out “Won’t You Decide,” the latest release from Naarm/Melbourne 10-piece Mondo Freaks. It sits somewhere around that funk-soul realm popularised by Luther Vandross, George Benson, and Teddy Pendergrass with its silky smooth vocals and addictive groove that just won’t quit.
Mondo Freaks was formed by in-demand session musos Luke Hodgson on bass and Graeme Pogson on drums. On vocals you hear Aaron Mendoza, who also plays keys in Mondo Freaks. He’s one of five vocalists in the band, so they’re always going to keep you guessing.
“Luke came around and we quickly found ourselves locking in together. I distinctly remember as I sung the pre-chorus idea, a quiet ‘Yes!’ slowly whispered from behind. Luke and I were onto something,” Aaron recalled. “‘Won’t You Decide’ is a sensitive song but it makes you wanna dance at the same time. I love those kinds of songs! To be honest, it was the impetus that led to a burst of creativity for me. Ultimately resulting in co-writing more material for the album. An opportunity I will forever be grateful for.”
“Won’t You Decide” comes from Mondo Freaks’ self-titled debut album, which drops on October 17. Click the link to order your limited-edition vinyl copy.
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