Thundercat

Stephen Lee Bruner (born October 19, 1984), better known by his stage name Thundercat, is an American musician, singer, record producer, and songwriter from Los Angeles. First coming to prominence as a member of crossover thrash band Suicidal Tendencies, he has since released four solo studio albums and is noted for his work with producer Flying Lotus and his appearances on Kendrick Lamar's 2015 album To Pimp a Butterfly. In 2016, Thundercat won a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Performance for his work on the track "These Walls" from To Pimp a Butterfly. In 2020, Thundercat released his fourth studio album, It Is What It Is, which earned him a Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album.

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‘Yo Gabba Gabba!’ Is Back With These Surprising Guests

'Yo Gabba Gabba!' has previously locked in musical guests such as The Killers, Solange, Weezer, MGMT, and more.

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Live Review: Thundercat @ Sydney Opera House

Despite the jet lag and the frenzy of his deft fingerwork, Thundercat showed no signs of fatigue. His passion and energy were infectious.

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Taylor Swift, Thundercat & More: This Week's Best New Music

Each week we track down the best new music and curate it into our 'Hit List' playlist for all our readers to enjoy. Today, we've selected our top picks of the week to celebrate the songs that stood out in the crowd.

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Listen: Thundercat & Tame Impala - No More Lies

Thundercat returns with his first new music in over three years in fine style with a KP collab.

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Open Season Returns For 2023 Boasting Major International Names

Spanning from Saturday, May 27, to Friday, August 25th, Open Season is set to ramp up the arts in Brisbane this winter.

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Album of the Week: Carrtoons - Homegrown

Envelope yourself in the stunning sophomore record of jazz, soul and hip-hop from the new master of “Modern Motown”.

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Listen to Black Gold, a new collaboration between Flying Lotus and Thundercat

The new collaboration arrives with a second Flying Lotus song featuring Niki Randa, both taken from the soundtrack of an upcoming Netflix anime series..

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Thundercat - It Is What it Is

"Another strong set of songs"

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Thundercat: The Good, The Bad and the Dragonball Durag

Thundercat’s new record, It Is What It Is, could easily have dealt in understandable resignation, but there’s real courage behind his cautiously optimistic acceptance..

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Live Review: Thundercat

"It's completely hypnotising to watch Thundercat's fingers dancing up and down the frets."

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WOMADelaide Drops Their Huge Final 2018 Line Up

Just when you thought it couldn't get any better...

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