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Tue West Band 2025

Tue West is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who, over the years, has added a distinctive guitar sound to his universe. His diverse and well-known catalog forms the foundation of this journey into musical presence and intimacy.

The songs, the voice, and the poetic lyrics are brought to life by a tight and energetic band that constantly seeks new musical horizons through an ongoing exploration of sound and intensity. Along the way, there are small islands of acoustic solo passages, virtuosic piano, and storytelling moments.

The band’s authentic interpretations blend styles — as does the songwriter himself, who in 2025 has released a Danish-language album while simultaneously working towards a varied handful of English-language releases.

There’s always new music on the way from West, who over the past 20 years has released nine studio albums, an EP, and dozens of singles. He has received a Danish Grammy, P3's Talent Award, the Danish Arts Foundation award for rhythmic music, and numerous other nominations and accolades. In 2024, Tue West had over one million annual streams on Spotify and around 70,000 monthly listeners, with new listeners continually discovering his music.

The genre is open — defined as singer/songwriter with elements of folk, indie, rock, and storytelling. His releases have been diverse and exploratory, and it’s hard to find another artist quite like him. He occupies a musical platform all his own, while still remaining a key figure from the prominent wave of Danish-language songwriters of the 2000s.

Poetic, present, and relevant songs about life remain the core of his work, while an improvisational approach is deeply rooted in his musical DNA. The current setup centers on dynamic guitar work and pedal effects, adding extra depth and atmosphere to the sound — all in harmony with the traditional craftsmanship of songwriting and storytelling.

Line-up:

• Vocals, Guitar, Piano & more: Tue West
• Bass, Saxophone, Vocals & more: Albert Raft
• Drums, Drumpads & more: Troels Drasbech