Those familiar with the funk-pop of ’80s British band Simply Red may find a welcome reference in the celan, staccato funk guitar permeating ‘QLC,’ by Brooklyn quartet Ludwig (streaming below). The group doesn’t quite play the mainstream card the way Simply Red did, but in their debut album ‘To Be Continued‘ they do offer well crafted songs through a formula that has the potential to intrigue many. You can see them live at the Knitting Factory on April 18th.