Ville Veier

Erlend Viken Trio’s latest album, Ville Veier (Wild Ways), marks a dynamic return. Known for their improvisational flair rooted in Norwegian folk traditions, the trio –featuring Erlend Viken on fiddle, Marius Graff on electric guitar and banjo and Sondre Meisfjord on double bass – deliver a fresh, collaborative work full of creative freedom. The album takes listeners on a playful journey through memories and experiences, like ‘Road from Glasgow’, inspired by their time at Celtic Connections, and ‘Mingus Lullaby’, a nod to the puppy that often joined rehearsals. Producer Olav Torget co-composes ‘Bøgata Blues’ and adds texture with konting (ngoni) on several tracks, in addition Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen lends her vocal talents to a couple of songs. Ville Veier thrives on curiosity, skillfully exploring the spaces between melody, rhythm and improvisation for a richly layered listening experience.