Legacy NYC funk / post-punk band ESG have an album, titled Are You Serious?, coming in November, and a documentary by the same name due in 2023. Are You Serious? is their first album since 2017's What More Can You Take? and will feature already-released singles "The Jam" and "Not My First (Rodeo)." Both are minimalistic and dance-ready, with classically prominent drum and bass lines. Listen to those below.
The Are You Serious? documentary is directed by ESG bassist Renee Scroggins, and tells the story of the Scroggins family (Renee, Valerie, Marie, and their mother Helen) playing music over decades, emphasizing their family history in the South Bronx. While the release date is still TBA, you can watch two trailers below.