In the modern musical landscape, it’s rare to hear something as put-together as Cascadian folk duo West My Friend - something so layered, deeply symphonic, baroque, and mysterious in its own winking way while still courting an edge of disaster. Simple is safe, but complex is fiery, intricate, and ultimately more rewarding. Steeped in the visual styles of western Canada, West My Friend are veterans of the Victoria music scene and recently released their Independent Music Awards-nominated fourth album “In Constellation”. On this latest work, the band continues to refine the art of creating achingly poignant folk music, only this time, they’re backed by a full symphony orchestra, heavily layered while remaining lighthearted. Intricate yet accessible. Melancholic yet optimistic. West My Friend is bringing forth a new sound you’ve never known you’ve wanted and new meaning to the things you’ve never known you needed.
Guitar, Vocals / Eden Poynter Accordion, Vocals / Jeff Poynter
Came across 2 of your CDs (quiet hum, and when the ink dries) at a reuse shed and I'm really loving it so far, had to search you guys up to see who you were, but very good music!
Interpreting a song is like writing a story. As long as mood varies, but firm on the main theme, it is a good piece of work. Eden with her able voice and intelligence is mastering it. Though, abrupt ending, or it's just me. Perhaps I just wanted more, eh?
This song is so cool, Eden's vocals stand out really nicely against the orchestra. Your albums are super well mastered and produced, everything sounds so crisp and clean. Great work and can't wait for new music!
Just saw you guys in the park today. Your music gives me actual goosebumps. I didn’t get most of the crow jokes but after googling they were pretty clever
