Lance Ferguson—the New Zealand-born, Melbourne-based producer, guitarist, songwriter, DJ, and recording artist—returns to the Tru Thoughts label with a vibrant, club-ready release: “Could Heaven Ever Be Like This.” A bold reimagining of Idris Muhammad’s seminal 1977 jazz-funk classic, the single lands July 29, 2025, and marks the first preview of Rare Groove Spectrum Vol. 3, Ferguson’s highly anticipated tribute to crate-digger gold.
Driven by a propulsive four-to-the-floor rhythm, layered percussion, and a soaring alto sax solo, Ferguson’s version breathes new energy into the original while honoring its lush sonic palette. It’s equal parts reverent and inventive—true to the spirit of the Rare Groove Spectrum series, which digs deep into forgotten funk, soul, and jazz gems and revives them for modern ears.
Ferguson’s musical résumé reads like a masterclass in genre versatility. As leader of The Bamboos, he helped redefine modern soul and funk in Australia. He also leads or contributes to an array of other projects—Menagarie, Rare Groove Spectrum, Machines Always Win—while lending his guitar and production talents to artists including Aloe Blacc, Roy Ayers, Alice Russell, Durand Jones, and Lyrics Born.
A seven-time ARIA nominee and five-time APRA Music Award nominee, Ferguson’s prolific discography spans 45 full-length albums and over 100 singles and remixes, across top-tier labels such as Atlantic, Universal, Warner, BMG, and Ubiquity.
His biggest commercial breakthrough came in 2016 with the global smash hit “This Girl” by Kungs vs Cookin’ on 3 Burners, a track co-written and originally produced by Ferguson. The song topped charts in 10 countries, went Diamond and Multi-Platinum across Europe and the U.S., and racked up 1.27 billion Spotify streams and 545 million YouTube views—a massive cultural moment with undeniable staying power.
Whether DJing or performing live, Ferguson has taken his genre-blurring sets around the world: from New York to Tokyo, Berlin to Barcelona, Paris to Hong Kong, and all throughout Australia and New Zealand. His music has appeared on TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Homeland, Suits, and CSI: NYC, in feature films such as Crazy, Stupid, Love and Good Hair, and in major campaigns for BMW, Miss Dior, Chase Manhattan, and more.
Ferguson’s Rare Groove Spectrum series continues to showcase his deep musical knowledge, studio precision, and ear for modern reinterpretation. With “Could Heaven Ever Be Like This”, he bridges disco, funk, and jazz fusion with a contemporary club feel—making this release perfect for both dancefloors and audiophile playlists alike.
Look out for the full Rare Groove Spectrum Vol. 3 coming soon from Tru Thoughts, and in the meantime, let this single be your gateway to groove heaven.
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Title: Could Heaven Ever Be Like This
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Artist: Lance Ferguson’s Rare Groove Spectrum
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Release Date: July 29, 2025
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Format: Digital
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Label: Tru Thoughts
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Genre: Disco-funk
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