Hot Love by Simon Taylor & The Sundowners (feat. Ivel Goverda)

The quintet are known for their unique sound as they fuse latin music with jazz and funk to create a mixture of ballads and upbeat songs. This is due to Simon’s influences as he has always had an interest in latin music and has experiemented with its different techniques, as well as playing jazz and funk. Simon has been writing new material and is very positive about the music as it’s a new direction for the band. The tracks are more upbeat with bigger hooks and Simon is hoping to be able to showcase them at festivals next year.

In the meantime the band hope to record a new EP that will be a development upon the music of Continental Girl once they have secured the finances to put it together with the view of releasing it towards the end of 2015.

Next for the five-piece is their single, Hot Love, launch night at The Bridge Hotel in Newcastle on Friday February 6 when they’ll be supported by Lesley Roley and Sol Vedhara.

To keep update with the band go to facebook.com/simontaylorandthesundowners