Young Gun Silver Fox – Canyons
Thomas Splett After their critically acclaimed milestones ‘West End Coast’ and ‘AM Waves’, Shawn Lee and Andy Platts, better known as Young Gun Silver Fox, return this February with their long-awaited new…
The Philly Spaceman – Interview with Dexter Wansel
Calling Dexter Wansel an all-rounder is no overstatement. As one of the architects of the Sound of Philadelphia, the keyboardist, synthesizer pioneer, composer, producer and arranger worked with dozens of…
Mandoo – Pacific Addiction
Seven years after their critically acclaimed first album "Sweet Bitter Love", the French duo Mandoo, consisting of singer-bassist Pierre Vanier de Saint Aunay and pianist Esther Ben Daoud, returns this…
Al Sunny – Planets
Two years after his critically acclaimed first album "Time To Decide", singer-songwriter Al Sunny returns this November with his long-awaited second album "Planets". With catchy melodies, soulful vocals and beautiful…
Rides Again – Interview with Shawn Lee
"Rides Again" is Shawn Lee's first vocal and songwriter album since 2005, and a very personal journey into the world of soul-inspired Country music. WEST COAST SOUL talked with the…
Kraak & Smaak – Pleasure Centre
The Dutch trio Kraak & Smaak, consisting of Oscar de Jong, Mark Kneppers and Wim Plug, has been successful with their eclectic mix of electronic, funk, disco and downbeat music…
Sempre – Interview with Marcos Valle
Marcos Valle is a monument of Brazilian music. The 75-year-old legendary pianist, singer and composer from Rio de Janeiro blends pop, bossa nova, psychedelia, jazz and funk into a distinctive…
Friday – Interview with Don Breithaupt (Monkey House)
Sophisticated musicianship, imaginative lyrics, and a flair for melody are signatures of the sound of Monkey House, a sound that has earned the group serious critical acclaim, peer respect, and…