Soul, Funk and R&B classics from the vaults – February 2021
Thomas Splett Once a month we open the vaults of the WEST COAST SOUL record collection and take a look back at the classics of Soul, R&B and Funk from the 70s…
“Discodor” by Discodor
After two excellent EPs, Anglo-French duo Discodor finally released their wonderful eponymous debut album last month, full of lush arrangements, cinematic grooves, and slow funk that oscillates between French lounge…
Review: “The Exciting Sounds of Menahan Street Band” by Menahan Street Band
After a nearly ten-year hiatus, the legendary instrumental soul group Menahan Street Band will release their third album “The Exciting Sounds of Menahan Street Band” on February 26th, via Daptone…
“Mas” – Interview with Carwyn Ellis
While winter still has Central Europe in its grip, Carwyn Ellis & Rio 18 bring us the first great summer album of the year with "Mas" via Légère Recordings. Like…
Finnish soul singer Bobby Oroza returns with his new single “I Got Love”
With his new single "I Got Love" (Big Crown Records), Finnish soul crooner Bobby Oroza delivers an atmospheric piece of vintage soul deeply rooted in the 70s – a perfect…
“Mid-Century Modern Romance” by Dante Elephante
A homage to the disco boogie jams of the early 80s - funky and smooth
“Introducing…” – Interview with Aaron Frazer
With “Introducing…”, Brooklyn-born, Baltimore-raised songwriter Aaron Frazer has released one of the first album highlights of the year. Frazer previously stepped into the international spotlight as drummer and co-lead vocalist…
The Five West Coast Classics of the month – February 2021
Once a month we take a look back at the classics and rather unknown album highlights of West Coast music from the 70s and 80s. Join WEST COAST SOUL on…