Rock/Review The Mustard - Funka Rock N Rolla !

The Mustard consists of members Charles Allan (lead vocals,) Ollie Foord (guitars and vocals,) Mike Jackson (bass guitars), Carl Sampson (drums,) and Lukas Kelly (keyboards). The Mustard mixes a variety of sounds. Alternative indie rock at its core, with a twist of ambient melodies. A nostalgic dash of the 80s and an exciting serving of eclectic sounds combined with alternative twists. The Mustard are current and catchy, with memorable hooks and lyrics that carry emotional depth and compassion.

“Funka Rock N Rolla !” by The Mustard is exactly what it sounds like: a swaggering, sweat-soaked blast of groove, grit, and good-time chaos that refuses to sit politely in any single genre. Funk, rock, and old-school roll collide here with zero concern for restraint, and honestly, that’s the point. This track lives to move bodies, not impress spreadsheets.

Recorded at The Acoustic Couch in Bracknell, the song benefits from a tight, lived-in feel that only comes from a band playing like they mean it. With longtime sound engineer Jon Stanesby behind the desk, “Funka Rock N Rolla !” captures the band’s raw energy without sanding down its edges. Producer Steve “Smiley” Barnard brings cohesion and punch to the mix, tipping his hat to Steve Lillywhite’s iconic drum sound with rhythms that hit hard, breathe wide, and drive the track forward with real muscle.

The Mustard sound like a band that understands the power of groove as much as volume. The rhythm section locks in with a funk-forward strut, while the guitars keep things dirty and direct, channeling classic rock attitude without slipping into nostalgia cosplay. There’s confidence here, the kind that comes from knowing exactly who you are and leaning into it.

“Funka Rock N Rolla !” feels tailor-made for the stage, which tracks given the band’s upcoming shows and their residency at the Duchess of Cambridge in Windsor. This is music built for packed rooms, sticky floors, and audiences that came to feel something loud and physical.

The Mustard aren’t chasing trends or overthinking the formula. They’re here to play, groove, and leave you buzzing. Job done.