In the high-energy world of the music industry, there’s one backstage battle every artist, producer, and roadie knows all too well: the fight against funk. And we’re not talking about the musical genre, though shoutout to George Clinton for making it timeless—we mean the real, nose-wrinkling kind of funk. From sweat-drenched studios to crammed tour buses, smelly gear bags, and chaotic post-show green rooms, odor is an unsung villain that lurks in the background of music’s biggest moments. But fear not, because artists are no longer suffering in silence. They’re striking back with an arsenal of odor eliminators that would make even the most seasoned stagehand shed a tear of joy.
Let’s face it: making music is a sweaty business. Recording sessions can go for hours (or days) in tight, often poorly ventilated studios. Add in nervous energy, late-night food deliveries, and the occasional stage outfit that hasn’t seen a washing machine in a hot minute, and you’ve got a potent cocktail of aromas no one wants to sip. In fact, producers and engineers have long been the silent sufferers. As Travis Scott reportedly said during a late-night Houston session, “If it smells like creativity, it shouldn’t smell like socks.”
That’s why more and more music professionals are turning to odor-fighting champions like Febreze, Zero Odor, OdoBan, Poo-Pourri, and the heavy hitter FunkAway. With products designed not just to mask smells but to obliterate them at the molecular level, these brands have found their groove in the music industry.
Take FunkAway’s 420 Pump Spray, for instance. This isn’t your typical “spray and pray” deal. It uses OM Complex™ technology to actually break down odor molecules and eliminate them. It’s strong enough for skunky backstage funk, yet discreet enough to tuck into a backpack or gig bag. Artists from the EDM circuit to country stars have been raving about it. Rumor has it that Post Malone keeps a bottle in every room of his studio, while Doja Cat is known to give the green room a mist before guests arrive.
Tour buses? Don’t even get us started. They’re a funky microcosm of long drives, fast food, sleep-deprived performers, and limited shower time. When you’ve got Lil Nas X doing yoga in the aisle and the drummer passed out in yesterday’s socks, you need more than a pine-scented tree hanging from the rearview. This is where products like the FunkAway Spray Room Freshener or the FunkAway Smoke Odor Eliminating Gel come in clutch. They’re the unsung heroes turning “rolling porta-potty” into “mobile spa vibes.”
On-stage funk is a real concern, too. Think about it: Beyoncé is performing in a stadium filled with tens of thousands of fans, doing high-intensity choreography under searing lights in custom designer fits. There’s no time to worry about B.O. That’s where pocket-sized saviors like the FunkAway Travel Size Spray or Poo-Pourri Before-You-Go Mist earn their spot in every dressing room across the country. And yes, even megastars like Beyoncé, Harry Styles, and Billie Eilish have glam squads equipped with odor eliminators to ensure the only thing fans smell is success.
Let’s not forget the studio engineers who are often stuck in small, dimly lit booths with artists chasing the perfect vocal take. Legendary producer Rick Rubin is known for his Zen-like studio vibe, but sources say one of the secrets to that serenity is a meticulous approach to air quality and freshness. His go-to? A blend of essential oil diffusers and industrial-strength odor eliminators like OdoBan and FunkAway Gel Containers. Keeping the energy clean and the air cleaner has become an essential part of modern music-making.
Beyond the gear and personal space, even the instruments themselves can carry a certain… bouquet. Guitars, mic covers, and drum pads take a beating night after night, soaking in all the passion—and perspiration—of each performance. Enter FunkAway’s Gear Spray. Designed to handle the high stakes of athletic and music gear alike, it’s become a staple in road cases across the industry. Word is, Foo Fighters’ gear techs swear by it after each set.
While some artists opt for the classic lavender-and-eucalyptus vibe, others lean into the science-backed odor eliminators that get the job done without the frills. Zero Odor’s molecular technology has found favor among tour managers for its quick-acting power. Meanwhile, the cool kids on indie tours favor eco-friendly options like Fresh Wave, which combines natural oils and plant extracts to keep the vibes earthy.
But let’s circle back to FunkAway’s 420 Pump Spray. Tailored for powerful, stubborn odors—like the kind that sneak out during a smoke break or linger from one too many bodies packed into a space—it’s a fan favorite for a reason. Its discreet design, killer formula, and no-BS effectiveness have made it a quiet staple of the industry. Whether it’s behind the curtain at Coachella, in a Nashville recording booth, or tucked into a DJ’s travel kit at Tomorrowland, this spray is laying down the law on funk.
And let’s be real: the music industry, for all its glitz and glam, is gritty. It’s sweat and late nights, bus rides and beat drops, screaming fans and spilled drinks. It’s chaos. And in that chaos, having a few odor-fighting tools in your belt can make the difference between losing your focus and locking in the next chart-topper.
So next time you’re at a concert, remember—while the lights are blinding and the speakers are booming, behind the scenes there’s an elite squad of odor eliminators working overtime to make sure your favorite artists can breathe easily. From the studio to the stage to the road, the funk is real—but with brands like FunkAway and their lineup of targeted sprays, gels, and fresheners, the music doesn’t have to stink. Quite literally.
Because while funk may belong in your playlist, it sure as hell doesn’t belong in your nose.
