Review: “Septet” by John Carroll Kirby
Thomas Splett With "Septet", LA-based producer, pianist and composer John Carroll Kirby has released a jazz album that seems to have fallen out of time, full of warm grooves and spiritual jazz…
“Ripe” – Brainstory’s new EP is out now
From sweet soul-slowies to psyche-rock tinged bangers to ballads with a touch of jazzy 70s R&B, Brainstory's music is a sublime blend of Californian music history. "Ripe" is the name…
California Vintage Vibes from the East Coast – Flamingosis releases new album “Daymaker”
With his new album "Daymaker", the American electronic producer Flamingosis once again takes us into a vintage sound world of easy-going smooth beats and sun-drenched West Coast vibes that are…
Review: “Peace or Love” by Kings of Convenience
Twelve years after "Declaration of Dependence", the Norwegian duo Kings of Convenience are suddenly back and with "Peace Or Love" they manage to seamlessly continue the quality of their previous…
The Five West Coast Classics of the month – June 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…
Kraak & Smaak herald the summer with their new single “All I Need (feat. iogi)”
Kraak & Smaak are finally back! With their new single "All I Need", the Dutch trio skilfully mixes a refreshing sound cocktail of soulful Rhodes grooves, a touch of sun-drenched…
Mndsgn releases his new album “Rare Pleasure”
On his new album "Rare Pleasure", released today via Stones Throw Records, American artist and producer Mndsgn aka Ringgo Ancheta brings together the music that has inspired him over the…
Review: Musique de Yacht – Garçon de Plage celebrates his love of West Coast pop with his new album “Amour Aveugle”
Even the name that the talented Parisian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Greg Bette has chosen for his project - Garçon de Plage, the French term for "beach boy" - gives an…