Brass-drenched Connecticut octet West End Blend has quickly grown outside the Northeast as they have begun to make their transition into a full-time touring operation. After hundreds of shows, countless miles on the road, and endless hours in the studio, the 8-piece ensemble has honed in on their own version of retro funk and unrelenting soul. Fronted by vocalist Erica T. Bryan, the band pays homage to classic throwback sounds while adding their own distinct vibe and flair. Behind her, the Blend packs two guitars, a horn section, bass, keyboards and drums onto stages every night. From humble beginnings in an epic, sweaty, funky basement dance party, the Blend’s goal has always been to bring that same atmosphere to each and every show they’ve played since, including their tuns sharing the stage with the likes of Charles Bradley, Turkuaz, Break Science, Kung Fu, Twiddle, Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds, The Nth Power, The Motet, and more.
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On October 30th, West End Blend will be releasing Attitude, their most anticipated album to-date. Ahead to the release of their new album, Live For Live Music is excited to premiere the tripped-out psychedelic soul party music video for the album’s title track. The tune is more than just a preview of what to expect from the upcoming album–it serves as the de facto debut of the band’s reenvisioned sound, vibe, and for lack of better words, Attitude.
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As vocalist Erica T. Bryan explains, “We’re so excited about this release. Our chemistry together is stronger each year, whether its on stage or during the compositional process, and we wanted to reflect that in this new album. We want to be a force at every show and it’s exciting when our audience feels what we feel on stage. So after months of deliberating on an album title naming it after the ‘Attitude’ track just seemed to make sense. It doesn’t hurt either that over the past year we’ve been fortunate to work with amazing people in places that have allowed us more freedom to realize some of our many crazy ideas. Hopefully some attentive listeners will hear the influence of our R&B roots from earlier albums, and get a small taste of the direction we see ourselves heading in.”
Check out the exclusive premiere of the new music video for West End Blend’s “Attitude” below:
For more information of West End Blend’s new album, their upcoming tour dates, and more, head to the band’s website.