Don West - West,Don (VINYL LP West DWEP1) |-

    West,Don
    (Extended Play)
    Artist: Don West Format: LP Release Date: 7/3/2026 

    Label: Mandatory Music
    Vendor: Amplified Media Services, LLC
    Distributor: AMPED
    UPC: 725806860114
    Genre: Soul/R & B
    Release Date: 7/3/2026
    Product ID: MRYQ1.1
    Weight: .5 lb

LP
Description

Riding the wave of the global soul revival, Don West is carving out his own distinctive place in the genre. Drawing inspiration from legends like Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield, as well as contemporary artists such as Jalen Ngonda and Thee Sacred Souls, Don West brings a fresh yet timeless sound to modern soul.
His self-titled, debut EP was released in November 2024 and is now available for the first time on vinyl. Across the EP, themes of self-reflection, relationships, and emotional honesty take center stage. He leans into understated lyricism, favoring simplicity and nuance over dramatic expression. This approach gives the songs a personal edge while keeping them open and relatable, allowing listeners to find their own meaning within the music. Australia's only Spotify Radar Artist for 2025, West has already been nominated for Australian Independent Records Awards for Best Soul/RnB Release and APRA AMCOS Most Performed Soul/RnB Work.

    Tracks
    Credits

    Label:
West Recording Company – DWEP1
Format:
Vinyl, 12", EP, Reissue
Country:
Australia
Released:
Jun 2026
Genre:
Funk / Soul
Style:
A1        Rather Be Lonely
A2        Small Change
A3        Friends
B1        What Turns You On
B2        No. 5
B3        Wasted Gold
Licensed To – Mandatory Music
Artwork – Dan Rushford
Backing Vocals – Anisha Okpalanze (tracks: A1, B1), Jenaya Okpalanze (tracks: A1, B1)
Drums, Percussion, Bass, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Guitar – Nathan Hawes
Lacquer Cut By – Rc*
Mastered By – Steve Smart
Percussion – Patrick Rodgers (tracks: A1, A2, B2, B3)
Producer, Mixed By, Written-By [Co-Written] – Nathan Hawes
Saxophone, Written-By [Saxophone Co-Written] – Zac Olsen
Trombone, Written-By [Trombone Co-Written] – Jacob Parks
Trumpet, Written-By [Trumpet Co-Written] – William Endicott
Written-By [Co-Written], Vocals – Don West (13)
Barcode (Stickered): 0725806860114

• Condition: NEW
• Format: Vinyl
• Genre: FUNK/SOUL
• Format Type: LP
• Released: 07/03/2026