by Veronica DeFeo | Jan 24, 2018 | albums, wolf tracks
Frida Sundemo, Swedish born rising pop star, has recently released a three track remix EP of her album Flashbacks & Futures as Flashbacks & Futures (Pure Version) EP, featuring acoustic versions of previously released songs, “Gold”, “We Are Dreamers”, and “Flashbacks & Flashbacks”. Each song features the clear vocals of Frida accompanied by subtle yet soaring instrumentation. These stripped versions, appropriately called “pure,” display Frida’s crisp vocals perfectly.
The floating melodies on “We Are Dreamers” will have you in a trance. “Gold” paints a musical landscape if a song ever did. It will leave you saying, just as the song does, “this is gold”. She has also released a 360 degree video of “Gold”, accompanied by a string quartet, Migdal Strings. If that sounds awesome, it’s because it is.
Prepare to be blown away, not only by the interactive experience, but also by Frida’s musical talent . The title song, “Flashbacks & Flashbacks”, a track teeming in nostalgia and bittersweet melodies, can nearly induce tears from the listener with its beautiful . The whole album sonically depicts feelings of nature, love, childhood, and other human experiences. Flashbacks & Futures (Pure Version) EP is purely perfect.
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by Jai'Tyria Hatton | Jan 24, 2018 | albums, wolf tracks
London-based punk band Dream Wife sets the standards high with their debut self titled album Dream Wife. The group formed in 2014 at Brighton University as a performance for their art school. They wrote their own music and performed in many areas, solidifying themselves a future in music.
Dream Wife’s debut album consists of eleven songs in total each song ranging from two to three minutes long in length. The first song on the album is “Let’s Make Out”. “Let’s Make Out” is a second favorite because when you listen to the song, the song will make you feel young at heart, alive and free. The song is guaranteed to make you want to get up and dance. I mean come on, tell me you can’t picture yourself at a party or dancing around to this song in your house.
A personal favorite is “Love Without Reason”. In “Love Without Reason”, Dream Wife explores their feelings while also trying not to question how they feel at the same time. The song gives its listeners desire and ambition to love without question.
“Somebody” is the second song from Dream Wife’s album and is a song for women. The song is about women learning to love their bodies. “Somebody” is about women reclaiming themselves, as not just a body but, as a person. The songs shows what it is like to be a woman in society and women coming back to redeem themselves, showing the world that women are people and not objects.
Other songs on the album include “Kids”, “Hey Heartbreaker”, “Taste”, “Act My Age”, “Right Now”, “F.U.U.”, “Right Now”, “Spend The Night”, and “Fire”. The album is lively with many songs that are guaranteed to make the listener feel good.
Dream Wife’s self titled album Dream Wife is set to be released Friday January 26th. In the meantime be sure to check out other songs from this trio, you will not regret it. Keep up with Dream Wife here.
by Meredith Schneider | Jan 24, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
It may have been twelve years since the re-issue of 1997 album The Jaws of Life on vinyl, but Fine China – comprised of Rob Withem, Greg Markov, and Thom Walsh – is proving they’ve still got chops, as they are set to release a new album next month on Velvet Blue Music, 20 years after they released their first album for the same label. Their latest track – “Not Thrilled” – gives us a little taste of what’s to come.
Withem wrote the song in one sitting, with the intent to create a pure pop single for the album. Glittering synth frames the track, a vintage UK punk tinge to the vocals as the soundscape finds its listener skipping, dancing, and even wiggling around. The lyrics might not hit the same high notes as the instrumentals, as Withem admitted, “The lyrics reflect common themes of my life as a middle-aged man; joy, anxiety, remorse, and melancholy.” But it’s beautiful to hear him touch on a wide variety of things in a fun way that is wildly attractive to the eardrums.
by Jai'Tyria Hatton | Jan 24, 2018 | videos, wolf tracks
New York band The Nectars released the video for their debut single for their upcoming debut album coming out this summer. The single, entitled “Heaven” is The Nectars’ debut. A song about getting rid of all of the negativity of your life, it encourages you to find power and strength within yourself.
The video, which was released January 12th, shows the rawness of the band and is not your typical music video. It is a live performance visual in a room, intimate and fun. The video being recorded like this is a good thing because it shows the band up close and personal. It gives the viewers an opportunity to connect with the music without having a flashy plot line distracting the viewer from what really matters: the music.
“Heaven” music video is shot with a yellow tint to it. The yellow tint is a good thing because it gets the viewer to feel the raw emotions of the video. Throughout the video, you can feel the band’s energy through the screen.
The Nectars are currently working on their debut album which will be released sometime this summer. Keep up with them here.
by Katie Pugh | Jan 24, 2018 | albums, wolf tracks
If you appreciate the sounds of The Beatles, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and The Rolling Stones, Lady Blue Beard is the newest band to add to your collection. Songwriter, singer, and guitarist Klaus Fischer immaculately creates a folk-soul sound with the band’s debut album titled Picture of an Elephant. He flawlessly combines speaking, mild scat singing, and whistling with modern rhythms to create a polyphonic pop sound that radiates vitality and raw musicality. The musicality of each instrumentalist is showcased in each song through guitar breaks and vocal riffs. Picture of an Elephant manifests a brilliantly cohesive sound with each song driving the next, sounding similar yet impeccably powerful on their own.
Lady Blue Beard excites listeners with the first track titled “Breaking Your Heart,” a catchy, high energy track that screams hit single. It has the perfect blend of memorable lyrics, melodious instrumentals, and foot-tapping beats guaranteed to subconsciously play in the heads of listeners for days. “Road to Heidenau,” the album’s fifth track, buries beautifully written lyrics among a vibrant melody featuring a loose, dance-worthy rhythm. “Nestling” is the epitome of cohesion, a song that begins with a lullabye-like energy and continues to grow throughout. A guitar break, scat singing, and the addition of the drums morph this song into an unexpected, energetic piece. The final seconds of the song illustrate the inner spirit of the band giving listeners a glimpse in the creative songwriting process; voices simply continue scatting on creating a fun and entertaining atmosphere.
The title song “Picture of an Elephant” features a euphonious guitar and vocal mix that is both unrefined yet soothing. The ambiance of street sounds, birds, and wind in the background adds a new layer of authenticity to the song. Soul is dripping from this simple, lyricless song that epitomizes the heart of Lady Blue Beard’s music at the core.
The final song, “Where the Blue Wind Grows,” supplies the album with a perfect resolution; taking qualities of each song to construct meticulous cohesion. It begins with delicate harmonies and somber lyrics yet picks up as drums and guitar carry the song in a new direction. The vocals follow suit with new intensity generating dynamic excitement. The final chords mimic the song’s opening as the ferocity slowly fades to a final few strums of guitar, magnificently bringing the song full circle
This album passionately embodies emotion and vitality through tranquil vocals and calming instrumentals while retaining an energy that leaves fans humming, scatting, and tapping along.
Picture Of An Elephant is available now. Keep up with Lady Blue Beard here.
by Veronica DeFeo | Jan 24, 2018 | videos, wolf tracks
Exploding out of Madrid, Spain, the indie rock girl group Hinds has released the official music video for “New For You”, a single from their upcoming album I Don’t Run, out April 6th. Comprised of vocals and guitar from Carlotta Cosials and Ana Perrote, Ade Martin on bass and backing vocals, and Amber Grimbergen on drums, Hinds has been around since 2011 and already has a devoted fan base.
The video is, thematically, based on Hinds (and friends) playing football (American soccer), and full of feel-good, “I don’t care” vibes. Tossing around feelings and fun sounds as well as a ball, the authentically youthful and carefree Hinds bring their unique sound to a fun-loving video, amping their followers up for the release of I Don’t Run. While definitely not as staged and structured as some of their previous videos like “Warts”, the video for “New For You” perfectly accompanies the song. Full of 90’s-esque vibes and a vibrant color scheme partnered with the bold vocals of the girl group, “New For You” will have you bopping along to it in now time.
Keep up with Hinds’ new music and more on social media.
Instagram: http://instagram.com/hindsband
Twitter: http://twitter.com/hindsband
Facebook: http://facebook.com/hindsband
YouTube: http://youtube.com/hindsVEVO
by Veronica DeFeo | Jan 23, 2018 | wolf tracks
London-based singer-songwriter and producer James Bakian may be only fourteen, but he is full of motivation to forge his path in the world of music. Singing and songwriting from an early age, he first penned a song at age 6 and a few of his tracks have made it to the UK Songwriting Contest 2016/2017 semifinals. Now fourteen, James recently released an EP, Unstoppable, as well as several singles, including “Usual”, an R&B track.
You wouldn’t think you were listening to a fourteen-year-old, as James’ sound is somewhat a blend of Shawn Mendes and young Adam Levine. “Usual” is one of his most grown-up tracks and it’s hard to not vibe to. While a deviation from his usual beats, James handles an R&B song quite well. The fact that James is self-made shines on his tracks, especially “Usual”, singing, playing bass, keyboard, and producing the track himself. With an easy-going beat, meaningful lyrics, expressive vocals, you’ll likely have “Usual” playing on repeat.
He’s got an impressive track record and “next big thing” potential already; James Bakian is certainly one to watch.
Check out “Usual”, Unstoppable, and more by James Bakian, and keep up with him here.
by Veronica DeFeo | Jan 23, 2018 | singles, videos, wolf tracks
If you’re looking to expand your musical horizons globally, set your sights to Sweden. Making waves across the Atlantic, Stockholm-based R&B singer Janice (Jah-NEES) is making herself known with her single, “Answer”, featured on her upcoming debut solo album, Fallin’ Up, set to release February 2nd, 2018. “Answer” is already gold, and looks to only grow more, especially as she is being introduced to the US and other countries .
Emotion-filled piano paired with Janice’s strong, soulful voice makes for a solid track, highlighted with some electronic beats and poignant lyrics. While at first listen it seems to be a love song, “Answer” is actually about feeling lost since the passing of her father: “It’s been four years, without you/Daddy can you cover my soul”. Anyone who has ever ached to hear the voice of a parent or loved one just one more time will connect strongly with this powerful single. Janice sings with the confidence of a veteran, and does her musical inspiration, the late Whitney Houston, justice.
Her latest video for “Queen” can also be found below. Let us know what you think in the comments!
Keep an eye out for Fallin’ Up, and check out “Answer”, as well as the acoustic version and more by Janice on Spotify.
by Jai'Tyria Hatton | Jan 23, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Hailing from the United Kingdom, upcoming singer-songwriter FØNX tugs at your heartstrings with his new single, “Don’t Feel Like Lovin”, which he produced alongside Grammy award winner Tommaso Coliva (Muse). “Don’t Feel Like Lovin” is a follow up to FØNX’s well-received last single “Can’t Get Enough”.
FØNX first learned how to play the guitar at the ripe age of seven. As he got older, he learned how to write lyrics and produce music. FØNX continued to sharpen his writing and production skills by performing at festivals around London. Citing some of his influences as Pharrell Williams, John Mayer, Frank Ocean and many more, FØNX brings an R&B vibe with a little flare of pop to his latest single “Don’t Feel Like Lovin”. He uses the sounds of his influencers to bring soul to his music.
The song starts off with a nice drum set and an upbeat guitar tempo that joins forces with an electronic beat giving the listener something that he or she can dance to. From the moment the song plays, it begins to capture the listener in its grasp. And the listener is completely on board.
“Don’t Feel Like Lovin’” is just the beginning of music from FØNX. This year expect to hear a lot more music from this independent artist. Keep up with him here.
