by Veronica DeFeo | Jan 30, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Bowie fans of the world, rejoice! Ziggy Stardust’s influences are evident on Micky James’ debut single, “Give It To Me Straight”, his first solo project after the dissolution of his previous touring band. NYC-bred Micky James pays homage to classic rock and rollers while creating his own sound suited for the 21st century, especially during the bridge. Micky offers a delightful throwback feel for those of us who are missing some good old rock and roll. With in-your-face vocals and percussion to match, Micky James provides a distinct sound with “Give It To Me Straight”. He’s got the sound down, and is always serving looks to match.
Alongside Dirty Canvas’s Shep Goodman and Aaron Accetta, Micky James lets the beat take him where it will on this single. We can’t help but think of the 70’s with lines like “I thought I had you when/We were wasted and wasting time.” Brash, unapologetic, and oozing with authenticity, we can’t wait to hear more vivaciosu songs like “Give It To Me Straight” from Micky James, carrying on the legacy of Major Tom.
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by Jai'Tyria Hatton | Jan 29, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
The unforgettable Mt. Joy is set to release their self-titled debut album March 2nd. A reunited high school band that consists of Matt Quinn, Sam Cooper, Michael Byrnes, Sotiris Eliopoulous, Jackie Miclau, Mt. Joy’s latest single “Jenny Jenkins” is a song that has its lead vocalist singing with desire in his heart. The song talks about love but is not a rendition of the folk song that has the same name.
In “Jenny Jenkins” the lead vocalist shows his love and appreciation for whoever “Jenny Jenkins” is. The song shows the tenderness and raw emotions of love for his loved one. And it’s built to be a classic, really good down from its acoustic sound to the singer’s soulful voice. “Jenny Jenkins” shows what it is like to truly love and appreciate someone.
Mt. Joy’s album features thirteen original songs that are about many different serious topics. Mt. Joy’s self-titled debut album Mt. Joy will be available March 2nd. Keep up with the band here.
by Veronica DeFeo | Jan 29, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
“Oh, someone took control of your world.”
Yep, thanks. did. Indie pop duo Steve Pagano and Mario Borgatta of thanks. are celebrating their signing to Highland Park Records by re-releasing their debut single, “Your World”. Psychedelic yet approachable is a succinct description of the song. If the vocals of Bad Suns and the upbeat vibes of Bakermat mashed with the psychedelic aspects of Glass Animals, it’d almost make thanks. Key word there is “almost.”
Thanks. is able to distinguish themselves from other indie artists by their flexibility within a single track. LA-based thanks. brings something new to the indie pop scene, with an accessible sound for the pop-loving people that is still alternative enough to be enjoyed by those who rebuke the mainstream. With fantastic lines like “Why sit down when you want to dance/Let’s change the way we look at the world,” Pagano and Borgatta are already impressing us, both lyrically and musically. “Your World” is the perfect windows-down, carefree tune to blast on your stereo.
Our eyes are on thanks. as they begin to bless our ears with amazing tracks like “Your World”, and all we can say is “thank you” to thanks.
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by Jai'Tyria Hatton | Jan 29, 2018 | videos, wolf tracks
Indie rock band Smoke Season recently released the official video for their new single “Wolves”. From the moment ‘play’ is pressed, the song displays a deep seductive beat. “Wolves” is a catchy song, especially when it gets to the chorus portion. The beat behind the song sounds like a heartbeat that increases speed when the song gets to a certain point in the chorus. The video is just as exciting as the track, and starts off with scenes of mountains and a rose that is prominent throughout. There is a somewhat vintage/grainy filter over the scenes which makes the work look stunning.
The music video for “Wolves” then moves to a city strip for a chorus that shows the lead female vocalist Gabrielle Wortman singing along to the chorus. The video mostly takes place out in the nature and looks like fun based off of the artists’ energy and the creativity that went into its production. With mesmerizing music videos like “Wolves”, Smoke Season will continue to have a successful career in music.
Keep up with Smoke Season here.
by Veronica DeFeo | Jan 29, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
You know those songs that make you pretend you’re in a music video and be super dramatic singing along, with accompanying interpretive dance moves? “Wolf” does just that, and more. Toronto-based singer DYLYN has just released her single “Wolf”, to be featured on her upcoming debut EP Sauvignon and a Kimono (out Feb 23rd). Teeming with angst and emotion, DYLYN packs all the frustration of a breakup with unique lyrics and strong beats in “Wolf”.
Anyone who is in need of a post-relationship anthem, look no further. Like a true punk-pop queen, DYLYN creates an atmosphere of slight insanity paired with deep feeling heartache and solid instrumentation (especially drums). “Wolf” is full of great lines like, “I eat boys like you for dinner” and “I cry wolf/I know I shouldn’t but I still do/I wanna see you run”. It’s the kind of song you didn’t know you needed to hear, but you definitely did. It’s also not post-breakup specific; anyone having a bit of a rebellious streak (or just pretending to) will vibe with this track.
Keep an eye out for DYLYN’s debut EP, Sauvignon and a Kimono, to be released February 23rd. Keep up with DYLYN here.
by Kayla Hutton | Jan 27, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Ciaran Lavery makes me glad I’m a writer for fear that I would pronounce his name like a 1st grader attempting to read Shakespeare. You can tell by his name that he isn’t from the U.S. and with his track “To Chicago” all of you American men could learn a thing or two. With Valentine’s Day approaching my best advice is this, if you want to get some warm and tender loving, put “To Chicago” on for your girl and it’s a sure win. It’s an upbeat, simple, toe-tapping love song that is a million miles away from what has been the top 10 industry standard.
The acoustic guitar isn’t always just for those depressing cry your eyes out ballads. The guitar line in “To Chicago” is fun, and like love, it’s unconditional and without a deceptive hidden agenda.
Reminiscent of a song you would hear playing over the speaker system of your local drug store and while the line is long the ladies are sure to daydream away of a concert where they are the only audience member and Ciaran is singing solely to them.This is the kind of song that yields hope in thinking love like that does exist. It’s not generically sappy or holding hands skipping in the perfect meadow. It’s realistic. It’s a spontaneous road trip, sharing laughs when the map flies out of the window and there is no cell signal, opening a can of soda and it fizzing over and your lover giggling as she pats the couple of droplets from your shirt. All the pop song elements are there, but the lyrics are creative and uniquely written.
Overall this is a very refreshing love song that is sure to pull at the heartstrings, and possibly make a slew of listeners flock to Ireland ready to marry Mr. Lavery.
“To Chicago” is out today and the album it appears on,
Sweet Decay, will be released
April 13th. Keep up with Ciaran Lavery
here.
by Meredith Schneider | Jan 26, 2018 | premieres, videos, wolf tracks
Shot on the expansive and gorgeous Oregon coast and TIllamook State Forest – a beauty captured which the band is very proud of -, Rare Diagram brings us the exclusive premiere of the music video for their single “Keep Me”. The band is expertly comprised of Justin Chase (keys, vocals), Emma Browne (guitar, keys, vocals), Joseph Berman (guitar), Chris Marshall (bass), and Alex Radakovich (drums), and the song itself was written while Emma and Justin (who both make appearances in the video) were traveling in Argentina last year. Delivered mellifluously, “Keep Me” is a song about dealing with passivity in relationships and possesses a bittersweet feeling that only the Oregon coast could capture.
Director Hanna Hagen is the mastermind behind the video’s concept – which was inspired by the 70s vibe to the track itself – a movie-like quality to a tortured and beautiful plot line that could only be achieved by an array of vintage lenses and an incredible Director of Photography (Sean Conley). This video is also the perfect escape for those of us experiencing FOMO about not being able to go on luscious nature hikes in the dead of winter.
Let yourself get lost in this quirky, moving, and mesmerizing video.
Keep your eyes peeled for a record release in late summer 2018 via the band’s Facebook.
by Jai'Tyria Hatton | Jan 26, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Denver-based rock band Vermillion Road – which started out when Will Robinson and Hunter Heurich took the stage at 14 and 16 and from there, they never looked back – gets a hit with their new single “Only One”. From the moment I plugged my headphones in and pressed “play”, the song started to consume me. The beat is very catchy and can get stuck in your head, which is an all-too-welcoming feeling.
In the song, the lead vocalist sings about waking up alone and not knowing what is going around him, a theme of being alone stringing the song along. True to the song’s title, there are lines about being the “only one”, allowing the listener to truly relate to the sentiment. Their impactful song lyrics make the listener feel like they are experiencing what the vocalist is going through.
With a hit like “Only One” Vermillion Road will be soon taking the world by storm. Their new EP is expected to be released sometime in 2018. Keep up with them here.
by Veronica DeFeo | Jan 26, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, newcomer pop/hip hop artist WNT-AL-N (pronounced “went all in”) is gearing up for the release of his upcoming single, “Way Out”, coming January 26. As a globally inspired musical artist and world traveller, WNT-AL-N brings a trip around the globe into one track that anyone can vibe with. Co-produced with The Art Teacher (of Dr. Dre fame), “Way Out” brings a variety of genres to the table with multicultural sounds mixed with hip-hop/rap and pop influences.
WNT-AL-N has travelled all over during his lifetime, and brings global and local sounds to his music as he introduces his style to the world. “Way Out” is one of those songs that transports you around the world within 3 minutes and 43 seconds. The variety of instrumentation alone keeps the ear of the listener interested with various beats highlighted by reggae/hip-hop vocals by WNT-AL-N.
He may be a new artist, but WNT-AL-N is one to watch. His vocals and precise instrumentation have something for everyone within the single, which is a sure bop that should be blaring on radios everywhere this summer.
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