by Kayla Hutton | Jan 16, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Frigs. A dirty, grungy, punk sounding band from Toronto Canada that has applied the perfect amount of monotone “don’t care” attitude with catchy choral melodies. The music itself is a little hard to define or pigeonhole into a specific genre. So those of you who when asked, “What kind of music do you listen to?” and refrain from spewing out genre after sub-genre after made-up genre, and respond by saying, “everything”, this is for you.
The subtle amount of heated amplifier tubes follows suit with my description of sounding dirty and grungy, however, there is a subtle aspect of experimental musicianship that demands respect. I doubt it’s accidental talent that there are overtones applied to this track that isn’t taught in music theory but should be. Leonard Bernstein stated that a single pitch contains an infinite number of pitches. Within those pitches lay a hidden key that allows music to convey emotion.
Frigs has hit that key allowing them to not only capture a distinct sound but create an atmosphere for the listener. “Talking pictures” starts dark and dreary yet the chorus has that steady hi-hat tapping that you will find your head bobbing in sync with.
For those of us who were waiting for Courtney Love to learn how to sing (still waiting), we can now give up and turn our focus to Bria. She goes right where Love fell flat. The best part is when you think this girl just sings, you get a guttural scream, “Do you see it?” It doesn’t make this track heavy, it is what is, a boldly stated question. Here Frigshas laid out a soundscape and painted a mental picture. I saw it. “Do you see it?”
Side Note – According to their website Frigs will be on tour starting March 2018 in Canada and some states in the U.S. My only complaint is this, there is no stop in Phoenix, Arizona.
However their album
Basic Behaviour comes out
Feb 23, 2018. Keep up with Frigs
here.
by Kayla Hutton | Jan 16, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Missing that “spark” in your playlist?
Mankind Is Obsolete, often referred to as “MKIO,” is a female-fronted electro-rock band based in Los Angeles, California. Formed in 2002 by drummer Jon Siren and vocalist Natasha Cox. Our focus is on the track “On fire again” from the bands’ 5th release titled Mobius Loop. “On Fire Again” begins with music that could be the perfect theme song for those who have ever felt beaten down by life, love, or any other element, and have reached that point where the light begins to shine through the crack in the wall and you feel strength return to every muscle in your body. The chorus acts as the first verse and with good reason. With such a powerful start, it’s amazing that the song stays just as strong when the verse begins and the only sound is provided by the bass and drums. Natasha’s voice comes through and it seems as though the words and intent would still be the same even if she were humming along. You not only hear the words and comprehend their meaning, you feel it in the way she is singing.
The song as a whole will give you that motivating feeling of wanting the excitable exhilaration you get when your crush becomes love, or when you take your favorite drive and there is no other obstacle stopping you from just punching the gas. “On Fire Again” is definitely a driving force that needs to be added to your playlist.
Keep up with the band at MKIO.com.
by Meredith Schneider | Jan 16, 2018 | videos, wolf tracks
If you’re looking to be the fan of an act that truly looks and feels 70s, something to really throw you back in time? Rock collective Lovehoney – expertly comprised of Alysia Quinones, Tommy White, Thomas Gehlhaus, and Matt Saleh – is your next muse, and we can all but guarantee that. They recently released their brand new music video for the entrancing single “Feelin’ No Way”, though the video truly gets us a glimpse inside their live performance chops.
Recorded live at Site B Studios in the epicenter of music – New York City, New York – “Feelin’ No Way” allows us a peak at how the band operates on stage, and the vocals, the hard guitars, the outfits, the tapestry, the jewel-toned lighting and shots of an old camera… everything about it just captivates us and brings us back in time. Check it out, then let us know what you think in the comments!
Keep up with Lovehoney via Facebook and at lovehoneymusic.com.
by Meredith Schneider | Jan 15, 2018 | albums, wolf tracks
The very end of 2017 brought us some stunner releases, and not enough time to get through it all. San Francisco’s rock outfit The Go Ahead – comprised of – Kyna Wise (vocals), Alex Mamelok (bass), Josh Hertz (guitar), and Chris Kelly (drums) – charmed us in December with the release of their latest, an EP titled In Harms Way. A six track EP birthed from struggle and existential questions, this work implores you to look deeper at your own life.
The Go Ahead wastes no time getting you right into the thick of it, beginning slowly with first track “Bones” and then luring the listener in with rough guitar and hard-hitting percussion. Wise’s vocals are like a siren, pulling you in despite your want to know – and to hear – more, at least for the first couple of minutes. Then, you might find yourself melting into her voice for the remainder of the work. (Warning: You will.) While “On My Side” slows things down, it bursts into this beautiful, mellifluous track, a pattern not dissimilar to next track “Bloodshot”. (If you don’t like the idea of blood coming out of your eyes, maybe skip this song.) “Coastline” has more of a pop feel to it, lyrics tinged with melancholy and a thirst for salt water. “About to Burst” feels just like the title might suggest, while final track “Fuel” almost drains you of your energy just by adequately enjoying the tempo and energy adjustments throughout the song.
It’s rare to find all of your own energy invested in a release from start to finish, but The Go Ahead has managed that feat with In Harms Way.
Keep up with The Go Ahead here.
by Meredith Schneider | Jan 15, 2018 | videos, wolf tracks
Seems particularly cruel when people release music videos full of references to warmer weather, or full of visuals of summer in the dead of winter. And yet, it happens all the time. At least, that’s how we feel in the northern hemisphere at this very moment. But the way Natali Felicia represents her surroundings in “This Summer is Cruel” is slightly cruel, in that it feels as though it’s promising this flash of warm weather and brilliant color, whereas the video was shot in black and white, and hosts visuals with soft breezes and – while you certainly get a glimpse of water – no real proof that it was even shot in the summer. The Stockholm-bred musician released her music video for “This Summer is Cruel” leading up to the release of her debut album, expected later this year. Her melancholic video is certainly enhanced to full-length picture quality with the robust and gorgeous tones to her vocals, indicating she is about to stake her claim on the music industry with full force.
Keep up with Natali Felicia here.
by Meredith Schneider | Jan 15, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Recently, the forces of Kid Moxie and Chrysanthe Tan teamed up to feature on ash.ØK’s latest single, “Chained Rebellion”. Los Angeles based indietronica talent Kid Moxie (Elena Charbila) led up to this release with her most recent dance track, the ethereal “No Island“, that dropped in December. “Chained Rebellion” exists in a completely different soundscape, a very robotic nature to the instrumentals. As futuristic as it all seems, the automation sounds mimic how many feel about what’s going on in today’s society as well. Since the song itself is about breaking free from societal and cultural expectations, we can see how the robotic approach to the track is so key. Not only that, but all three artists have achieved an introspective, highly danceable, track experience, and it speaks to our hearts on so many levels.
Keep up with Kid Moxie here.
by Meredith Schneider | Jan 15, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
NYC-based Acid Dad is revving up to release their debut LP in March, so of course we’re getting bits and pieces of what to expect. We’re thrilled, to say the least. The quartet really brought their A game with “2Ci”, a hip shaker of a track that really lures you in from the very first, quick, energetic notes. With this track comes the now quintessential, reverb-filled, nostalgic Brit-pop Acid Dad sound, blended perfectly with modern elements and guitar riffs that could shatter your soul. something we honestly can’t get enough of. “2Ci” will put all the bounce in your step necessary to survive the week, and then it will get you through the weekend in fine form.
We guarantee it.
Acid Dad’s debut LP is expected March 9th via Greenway Records. Keep up with them here.
by Meredith Schneider | Jan 12, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Norway-bred duo The Other End – comprised of Ida Knoph-Solholm and Alexander Breidvik – is taking their musical prowess and vast talents from prior successful projects and throwing everything they have into their new project, which is due to release an EP in March. But until then, we’ve got one of your first listens to their brand new single “Far from Home”. The song exists at a slower tempo, focusing little on the instrumentals and allowing the beautiful, robust vocals and intense lyrics to take center stage. Fitting, since the song is actually about a real life struggle through almost losing a loved one when you’re not quite ready for it and have no way of reversing it. It’s a feeling of hopelessness, but the song itself is much more uplifting than that feeling.
Give it a spin, and let us know what you think in the comments.
Their EP is expected out in mid-March. Keep up with The Other End here.
by Meredith Schneider | Jan 11, 2018 | premieres, singles, wolf tracks
New Jersey-based alt-rock collective Red Black Red is revving up to release their new album Resettlement on March 2nd. But while we’re twiddling our thumbs waiting for that beast of a record, we’ve actually got a taste of what’s to come with their new track “Kindness”. The song itself is intriguing as all get out, as it feels subtly off-kilter where the instrumentals line up with the vocals. That quirk happens to make it that more enjoyable, as the listener explores the intense and experimental soundscape before them.
Resettlement is out March 2nd. Keep up with Red Black Red here.
