Western, Creed, Spybey - W ands

W Ands is a posthumous collaboration between the late Phil Western, known for his work with Download and Beehatch, Jesse Creed of The Passenger, and Mark Spybey of Download, Dead Voices On Air, Reformed Faction, and Beehatch, released on Cold Spring Records. The album is largely built around vintage analog synthesizers, including the VCS3, reflecting the shared passion of Phil and Jesse for classic electronic instrumentation.

Mark Spybey contributed improvised passages using his collection of homemade and ethnic instruments, which were carefully edited to complement the expansive soundscapes created by Western and Creed. The result is music that aspires to transcend the ordinary, crafting a sonic environment where ego and individual contribution fade into a collective experience. The album unfolds as a series of expansive drones and intricate analog electronics, aiming to create a space beyond conventional time—a realm of healing, reflection, and invention.

W Ands captures the spirit of exploration and experimentation that both Phil Western and his collaborators cherished. It is a meditative yet immersive journey for listeners, appealing to fans of Coil, Nurse With Wound, and Zoviet France, and stands as a testament to the enduring creative vision of these artists.