Musical chemistry is a rare, intangible thing. However, for Andy Platts and Shawn Lee, the creative force behind Young Gun Silver Fox, the unmalleable, unspoken connection that gives their work such a unique and distinctive sound was apparent from their first experiences together in a studio. Alongside their now decade-plus-long tenure as Young Gun Silver Fox, both have already received plaudits for their creative excursions. American-born, UK-based musician Shawn Lee, through his extensive catalog of recordings with the likes of Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra and his well-received solo albums, as well as a go-to award-winning producer and multi-instrumentalist for the likes of Hannah Williams and Joel Culpepper, and multi-talented Andy Platts as chief songwriter and leader of much loved Brit-soul sensations Mamas Gun. He’s also clocked up many songwriting collaborations with legends such as Rod Temperton and Brian Jackson.
It was just announced that Young Gun Silver Fox will release their latest project, Pleasure, on May 2 via Candelion Records. The latest single from the project, “Stevie & Sly,” is a funk-fusion trip to a simpler time. The groovy tune features head-spinning harmonies that navigate the bouncy bass line and palpable nostalgia. While nostalgia runs through the core of “Stevie & Sly,” this is far from an amalgamation of tropes from funk and soul’s heyday. The duo intertwines their individuality with their influences seamlessly, becoming mesmerizing, infectious, and, overall, undeniable. “Stevie & Sly” tells the tale of a man missing a simpler time when technology didn’t rule all, and love for your fellow human reigned supreme. The hints of disco give this song a danceable flair as if the single couldn’t be more dance-floor-ready. With a new album on the way and an infectious single, Young Gun Silver Fox is paving the way. “Stevie & Sly” is a nostalgic yet urgent tune that hints at a funky outing from the veteran duo.
