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Leon Thomas Drops ‘PHOLKS’ EP, a Funk-Driven Pivot Ahead of Tour Kickoff

The seven-track release leans into stage-ready experimentation shaped by producers D. Phelps with Freaky Rob.

Overview

  • PHOLKS is out now via EZMNY Records/Motown Records and available to stream on major platforms.
  • The set includes the lead single “Just How You Are” with a Lovie Simone–starring video and the ’70s-tinged “My Muse,” plus a lone guest on “Lone Wolf” from 4Batz.
  • Longtime collaborators D. Phelps and Freaky Rob lead the production, with additional contributions from Nile Hargrove and Eugene Tsai.
  • Early critical notes describe a blend of funk, psychedelic soul and rock conceived with live performance in mind.
  • Promotion rolls into the Mutts Don’t Heel Tour, opening Oct. 30 at DallasHouse of Blues and running through April 19 in Perth.