Westwon

Westwon

Company type	Band
Industry	Music
Founded	1986
Defunct	1992
Products	Music albums, singles

Westwon emerged in 1986 as a band blending dance and rock genres, gaining recognition for their role as the opening act on Gary Numan's 1987 Exhibition Tour.

Following the departure of original lead singer Bill Colbourne, Marc Heal took over vocal duties after the release of their self-titled album under the Canadian label Brouhaha in 1988. By early 1990, the band's roster featured Heal on vocals, Si Rapley on guitar, Graham Rayner handling keyboards, and Mick Caddick on drums.

In June 1990, Westwon secured a contract with the UK metal label Music for Nations through its FAA imprint. They issued two singles: "National Radio" in 1991 and "Control" in 1992. The dance remix versions of "Control" gained considerable traction within club scenes. At this stage, the group had been reduced to a duo consisting of Heal and Rapley. Although a follow-up album was recorded, it was never officially released.

The band dissolved in 1992; subsequently, Heal collaborated with Rayner to establish Cubanate. Later, Heal and Rapley joined forces again to contribute to Ashtrayhead’s 1997 album.

Demo Chart interview, 1990

In May 1990, Demo Chart magazine conducted an interview with Heal when Westwon held the number one position on its chart.

The head of A&R at Brouhaha described the discussion as "fascinating and one-sided," noting that despite the label investing more than £70,000 into recording and mixing their debut album, Westwon requested a full remix costing an extra £25,000. The label refused this demand, resulting in a breakdown of relations. The initial album remains unreleased, with Brouhaha retaining ownership of the master tapes.

Song lineup (1990)

• "National Radio"
• "Control"
• "Sleeping Beauty"
• "All Tomorrow's Parties"
• "Halloween"
• "Love You to Death"

Album

• Westwon (1988) (Brouhaha CDCUE10)

1. "Arena"
2. "Julia"
3. "Violence"
4. "Berlin"
5. "Decadence" (1)
6. "Dead Model"
7. "North American Girl"
8. "Blue"
9. "England"
10. "Cover Girl"
11. "Love You to Death"
12. "Decadence" (2)
13. "Julia" (Extended)
14. "Arena" (Extended)

Singles

• 1991: "National Radio"
• 1992: "Control"

See also

• Cubanate
• C-Tec
• Pigface