The Herbaliser are all about moving forward, onward and upward. Bonding over a shared love of jazz, funk, rare groove and hip-hop in the early 1990s, West London duo Jake Wherry and Ollie Teeba have evolved with each chapter in their 15-year story. First it was the Ninja Tune era with instrumental beats, breaks and samples. Then they added guest rappers and vocalists. Later, as international festival favorites, their line-up swelled into a mini-orchestra with lush arrangements to match. On their latest album, Same As It Never Was, The Herbaliser hit a dazzling new peak. With a new label, a new main vocalist, and a new focus on soulful songwriting, this is their richest and most diverse record so far. A timeless modern soul record, it should appeal not just to specialist fans but also to a new generation seduced by the knowing pop-soul nostalgia of Amy Winehouse or Mark Ronson. Glossy and gritty, organic and eclectic, Same As It Never Was builds on the band's hip-hop roots with jazz, funk, R&B, pop and instrumental soundtrack influences. Co-Founder Ollie Teeba’s Dj sets are similarly eclectic and funky, so on his first SF appearance in more than 5 years, expect the unexpected. Blow Your Headphones The Herbaliser Buy new: $6.98 Listen to Samples Something Wicked This Way Comes The Herbaliser Buy new: $15.98 Listen to samples Same As It Never Was The Herbaliser Price: $7.99 Listen to samples MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/theherbz