Don West – “What Turns You On”

Haling from Sydney, this Australian singer and songwriter was born with soul music running through his veins. He learned to play his Dad’s guitar from the 70s and soul, blues and R&B chords by his brother. His first steps on the path to a musical career was when he joined his brother’s band Sons Of The East as a bassist. After teaming up with producer Kesmar, he began a solo career. Inspired by legends like Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye and Al Green, he debuted with “Money” in 2019.

Created using analogue equipment with real instruments recorded to tape, his new single is a sultry slice of 60s soul. Taken from his recently released, self-titled EP, the song is a silky-smooth, highly polished melody that wouldn’t look out of place in a dark basement club. With hypnotic guitar plucks, a mellow rhythm and soft horns setting the scene, it’s his velveteen, vintage-touched vocals gently stroking your ears, that make this a sensuous love letter to seductive classic soul.