by Veronica DeFeo | Feb 28, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Ontario-based four-piece Ellevator will be dropping their self-titled EP on April 20. Their latest single, “Hounds” will appear on the EP, featuring a pleasing mixture of soft electronic sounds with emotional vocals. Ellevator is made up of Elliott Gwynne, Michael Boyd, Tyler Bersche and frontwoman Nabi Sue Bersche. Says Nabi Sue Bersche of the single: “Hounds” is an acknowledgement that we need each other to survive. There’s safety in numbers. We’ve seen how ‘every man for himself’ turns out, and we need to do better.”
With some killer guitar moments, floating vocals, and well-placed percussion, “Hounds” is a fantastic balance of musical technique and creativity. With the release of “Hounds”, Ellevator provides the listener with a glimpse into their well-structured musical composition. Keep an eye out for Ellevator’s EP, dropping April 20. They’ll also be heading to SXSW next month, and definitely a band to watch.
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by Veronica DeFeo | Feb 28, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Two-piece band The Lagoons (brothers Joey and Ryan Selan) are back at it again with a perfect single, “Close My Eyes (And I Wonder)”. Originally from Los Angeles, they moved to Austin, TX and started The Lagoons together. After the success of their 2016 track, “California”, the duo is gearing up to release their EP, Escape, on April 6th. Now, they have released “Close My Eyes (And I Wonder)”, which will appear on Escape.
Full of smooth-synthy indie pop vocals and sax, The Lagoons have cooked up quite a fantastic track with “Close My Eyes (And I Wonder). Fans of Fitz & the Tantrums or COIN will definitely vibe to this song, as well as fans who are new to alternative/indie music. One of the best aspects of “Close My Eyes (And I Wonder) is its universal appeal to a variety of ears. Older listeners will appreciate the 70s nostalgia of the track, while a younger crowd will inevitably dig its on-trend indie sound. Keep an eye out for The Lagoons’ new EP, Escape, out April 6th.
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by Jai'Tyria Hatton | Feb 28, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
UK based musician Superheart recently released his follow-up to “Count On Me”, the surprising bit of necessity titled “After Midnight”. A song you would listen to outside in the cool summer breeze late at night or during a late night drive. The song has this “cool” tropical sound to it with a guitar sound to add to his vocals.
The song is warm, a soundscape like a comforting blanket.
Keep up with Superheart here.
by Madison Blom | Feb 28, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
LUME is taking her chances on stage in order to pursue a dream that is right at her fingertips! Although she has yet to release very many tracks, the music that she has produced speaks for itself. Not only is it the modern sound that not only resonates with the young generation, but it also addresses topics that are very relatable among several demographics. Not only does she have a strong presence musically, but also among fans and followers on social media. With her skill talent and a team of highly dedicated supporters, there is no doubt that she will be able to take her career to a whole new level with the release of her newest single, “Skin.”
This track not only reaches a level of vocal sophisticality that is rare for an artist so young, but it also is sure to be put on repeat with its catchy beat and message. Laden with heavy loops and beats, it mirrors the same style of some of the most well know pop artists of our time. At this point, where many other artists would be struggling to define their sound, LUME has outlined a style all her own and it running towards a bright future.
Keep up with LUME here.
by Jai'Tyria Hatton | Feb 27, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Los Angeles-based singer songwriter Trace is set to take over 2018 with her new single “Blood and Bones”, which has a bit of R&B embedded into it. The song is mesmerizing because of its beat, but Trace’s vocals make the track exactly what it is: amazing.
“Blood and Bones” is about being infatuated with someone, as those feelings of infatuation can sometimes be misinterpreted causing the love to be unrequited. The song talks about the perception of someone you love without actually knowing them first. You can make your crush out to be this amazing person when they are actually the total opposite. “Blood and Bones” opens up about love going off course when it was once on the right track.
Keep up with Trace here.
by Kayla Hutton | Feb 27, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
“Shiver” wastes no time getting to the point, and is the debut single from Whitelight, a duo from Birmingham. Impressive that this track is made by only 2 people. “Shiver” begins with a dusty gritty distortion then turns the corner into a verse that commands the spotlight with the singers’ wonderful accent. For fans of Royal Blood, Blue Oyster Cult, and Radiohead, Whitelight is best defined as true Indie Rock N Roll. The middle section of the song does have a neat echoing bluesy guitar solo, which pulls the distortion off the bass guitar giving a loungy feel. In its simplicity “Shiver” is a really catchy tune. No explosions or an intense build up its a straightforward track that is easy to swallow.
As I walked away from it, I found the chorus line still reverberating in my head so much so I had to give it another listen. Whitelight is proof that you really don’t need to over produce a song to make it great, you just need to write it well. When searching there isn’t too much information about WhiteLight. The alluring mystery and the availability of only 1 song has me definitely wanting more and I will be waiting to see what these guys are all about. Can’t wait to hear a full release and hear all that they have to offer.
Keep up with WhiteLight here.
by Veronica DeFeo | Feb 27, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
At only 18, North Londoner Ellie Occleston is bursting onto the scene with her debut single, “Splinters”, out via Trellis Records. During her childhood spent in both the UK and Spain, Occleston honed her guitar and piano plays, as well as her songwriting skills. Ever expanding her potential, Ellie is currently a competitor in the Coffee Music Project in London.
Simply yet elegantly composed of piano and vocals, Occleston provides the track with emotion-packed singing. Aside from phenomenal lyrical composition, the single shows off all the right sides of Occleston’s vocal abilities within its four minutes. Produced by Jon Moon, “Splinters” is the perfect springboard to bring Ellie Occleston into the radar of the public. We’re looking forward to seeing Occleston continue to explore her musical talents and we hope many more beautiful tracks like “Splinters” are in her future.
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by Madison Blom | Feb 27, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
After working on the music careers of some of the most well known up and coming artists of our generation, Vera has come out with yet another one of his singles and he is taking the stage by storm! Most recently, Vera has released his newest single, “Diamonds,” which has been describes as a self-discovery and revealing song. According to the press release, “The song is a about being pushed away by people that you really trust and love. About trying to demean them in your own head to make things easier, but still knowing deep inside how much you care.” Not only has it been proven that Vera has a place in the music community, but he has also made a name for himself as an individual artist.”
Under the moniker Vera, Copenhagen’s William Asingh has a long line of production history with some of his peers such as Off Bloom, Liss and MØ. Of course this same talent that he was been working on shines through in his own music as well. It has been said that there is a depth to his music that is unique to his artistry and fans can’t seem to get enough of it. Another notable talent highlighted by this single is his ability to create an atmosphere for his listeners that renders him utterly unforgettable. Surely there is a bright future for European artist Vera not only in production, but on the stage as well.
Keep up with Vera here.
by Madison Blom | Feb 27, 2018 | videos, wolf tracks
Since the beginning of his career, Dave Goddess has brought authenticity and solid vocals to the music scene. Not only does this group bring a raw talent to the fans that adore them, but they also bring out the best of rock n’ roll. Modeled after some of the most iconic musicians in the history of music such as Elvis, The Stones and Tom Petty this band has hit the rock n’ roll scene with a force that has been unmatched. Goddess’ songs have a knack of writing songs that touch the deepest part of the soul and ring true with the heart’s desires.
Goddess’ newest release, “Last of the West Side Cowboys,” has all of these same qualities and even more. Truly it portrays all of the rough and ragged, but beautiful parts of the human soul. A unique aspect of this new single is that it tells a story that hasn’t been heard before in the world of music. This will surly set the group apart going forward in their career. This new single, however, is not their first. In the past, they have also released singles that have brought fans out from all corners of the earth to hear them perform live. Fans and critics alike are looking forward to seeing just how far Goddess and his group will go.
Keep up with the Dave Goddess Group here.
