Me and My Friends

Me and My Friends create a sound that feels like a warm breeze through an open window. It is fundamentally folk music, but it is built on a rhythmic foundation that feels far more global and kinetic than the typical singer-songwriter fare. The interplay between the cello and clarinet provides a sophisticated, almost classical texture, while the guitar work leans into the intricate, cyclical patterns of Highlife and Afrobeat. It is music that manages to be both intellectually stimulating and physically soothing.

What truly sets them apart is the vocal chemistry. Nick Rasle’s voice has a haunting, crystalline quality that is bolstered by rich, three-part harmonies that feel effortless rather than theatrical. The percussion is never heavy-handed; instead, it provides a light, skipping energy that keeps the melancholic cello from ever feeling too heavy. It is a delicate balance of English pastoral songwriting and global groove.

Start with 'Before I Saw the Sea' to hear their most refined production. It captures the essence of their 'soulful music with a beat' philosophy perfectly, offering a series of vignettes that feel like short stories set against a backdrop of shifting tides and golden-hour light.