by Jai'Tyria Hatton | Mar 16, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Belle Mare is made up of songwriters Amelia Bushell and Thomas Servidone. Bushell and Servidone met at a bar in Brooklyn and managed to work their way up to the Electric Lady Studios in Manhattan. They are currently working on new material, but, in the meantime, they have released their new single “Liars”.
“Liars” sets Bushell’s vocals at the beginning of the track, putting her delicate vocals on top of a guitar melody. Bushell’s vocals are soft and delicately laid on the track. “Liars” is an easy listen that is perfect for relaxing day when you just want to relax. The song is dreamy, with a touch of acoustic. The song leaves the listener feeling relaxed. “Liars” is a good song that made Belle Mare’s absence worth the wait.
Keep up with Belle Mare here.
by Chad Bennett | Mar 15, 2018 | snapshot, visual
Oak House played Vaudeville Mews in Des Moines on Friday, March 9. The indie-grunge 3-piece from Georgia put on a powerful and energizing set.
by Jai'Tyria Hatton | Mar 15, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
24-year-old singer/songwriter WAYI is thriving in music with her debut single “The Way I Am”. The song is a song with a refreshing taste of honesty and a theme of love. WAYI draws from her own experiences in “The Way I Am” stating that “I almost lost myself to a man who liked me but not enough to accept me with all my flaws. Unconsciously, I started changing just to please him. Now that I’ve learned from it, I just say ‘fuck it’. You take the good and the bad or you leave it all!”.
The songstress performs “The Way I Am” with Spanish guitars in the background and a hint of R&B. The song is a song that inspires women not to lose their self-worth in the midst of love. “The Way I Am” comes from a position of love and not power. In 2018, WAYI is the name to remember.
Keep up with Wayi here.
by Kayla Hutton | Mar 15, 2018 | albums, wolf tracks
Datarock‘s latest album, Face the Brutality, dropped March 9th through YAP records. DATAROCK is an 80’s recreating synth-rock band hailing from Norway, a place known more for its black metal. The band says the album’s title comes from a phrase they had heard prior and that, “coming from a city of black metal, and with a background in punk and trash metal, we found the title so utterly wrong for DATAROCK.”
Face the Brutality‘s first track, “BMX”, kicks off in good ol 80’s drum machine style. Joined in by an arpeggiated synth line that takes you back in time. I dropped a line to the band and asked,” why re-create that period of time?” Fredrik responded, “Probably just the fact that I grew up back then and have fond memories connected to those kinds sounds.” Seems, he isn’t alone. It’s becoming a trend and everyone is jumping on the bandwagon with aqua net and 80’s fever. There are contemporary sounds in this 80’s mix alongside some spunky lead guitar riffs, old school wah-wah, and some great group back up singers. Fredrik’s voice can range in the stylings of Beck, Sting, and even Sisters of Mercy as you get into the albums 4th track “Laugh in the Face of Darkness”, with its seductive sound. DATAROCK is a surefire for 80’s party like entertainment, not only through audio alone. Their stage show is top notch and made famous by wearing red tracksuits, in which you can purchase through their website. More than just a synth-driven pop band with punk influence the lyrics throughout have a poetic depth that can be thought pondering. When asked what track he was most stoked about Fredrik stated, “Today my favorite is the one named after a soap opera featured in Twin Peaks’s first season – Invitation to Love; a track that reinvents the ballad as a dance floor genre … and puts the reverb back on Kjetil Møster’s saxophone.” The track begins with drum and bass that is smoother than a baby’s butt. Mysterious like a hitman, and as sleek as a leatherette in an 80’s Porsche. The album ends on a punk-ish note with “Darkness at the Edge of the Pit.”
Overall the album hosts a series of hidden gems when it comes to musical diversity. DATAROCK have revamped the 80’s genre and polished it to perfection. When asked about the international reception Fredrik comments,”Over the years it’s been great! Like how we been able to play a thousand clubs and festivals in 36 counties on 5 continents – and how we ended up as 36 on NME’s list of albums of the year, or how Rolling Stone Magazine made Computer Vamp Love 88th beat of the yeast, etc. So far the best international response on the new album has been 5/5 in Music News and 4/5 in Classic Pop.”
In closing, what have we learned, Norway, more than just black metal, they’ve got DATAROCK. Go purchase your copy of Face the Brutality (or a tracksuit) from the bands’ website.
by Madison Blom | Mar 15, 2018 | videos, wolf tracks
London-based punk band Dream Wife is back and they are bringing with them more of the sounds, beats and messages that fans all over the world are dying to hear. Not only do they have a powerful foundation that is rooted in the women’s rights and feminist movements, but they have vocal abilities that make give their battle cries credibility and life. With an exciting rush of releases this spring season, Dream Wife has just published their music video for “F.U.U” which, since its release, has become one of their most popular tracks. Within the video, the lights and movement match perfectly the lyrics of the track that portray rough, jagged action and embodies power. But they have more than just a stunning music video in store for their fans and followers this year.
Along with filming and producing a visual spectacle that is as exciting as it is entertaining, this all woman band has announced tours on an international level that is sure to highlight their versatility as well and gather a new international fan basis. As a whole, Dream Wife is very much about the experience of pushing the boundaries of patriarchal conventions and rejecting expectations that are explicitly based on gender. Confrontation of the generally accepted social norm is one of the attractions of this wildly popular and growing band.
Keep up with Dream Wife here.
by Madison Blom | Mar 15, 2018 | videos, wolf tracks
Unpredictability and trance-inducing music has become the expectation from fans and critics of freak-fuzz Baltimore based duo Ed Schrader. Together, Ed Schrader and Devlin Rice have created a sound that it unique and completely their own and now they are bringing their newest tour, “Riddles” to a town near you. Since their formation in 2010 this group has participated in nineteen U.S tours leaving very little amount of time to produce new records. However, with a new full length album release, they are ready to hit the road once again and see where it takes them.
With the addition of this new album to their musical artillery, the duo races through a world of synth melodies and 80’s pop influences. Their sound has often been described as unpredictable and erratic, but harmonious all at the same time. This composed chaos, however, is just one of the many attractions of Ed Schrader. With their music at the forefront of their performances, they are able to deliver a spectacle that will both amaze and surprise all that are in attendance. With the release of their new album and the announcement of their next tour, Ed Schrader has proved that he has what it takes to take these explorations into the unknown to the next level.
Keep up with Ed here.
by Veronica DeFeo | Mar 15, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Atlanta based folk-rockers Pony League are gearing up for the release of their sophomore album, A Picture of Your Family, on March 23, having already released the title track. Now, they’ve dropped their second single off the LP, “Mile Marker Dance”. Pony Leauge is Jay Howell , Gus Fernandez, Charlie Mills, Mason Turner, Justin GreeEver since their debut Fresh Start, Pony League has been building traction and evolving their own sound, aided by their first LP, 2016’s “Harder Than A Rick Ankiel”. Now, they are excited to release their second full-length record, and if “Mile Marker Dance” is any indication of how the rest of the album will sound, we’re here for it. “It’s an exploration of human perseverance in the face of such obstacles as extreme pressure, anxiety and depression,” says singer Gus Fernandez of the music.
“Mile Marker Dance” takes on folk melody and lyrics with a rock spin, complete with rollicking guitar and drum solo. The musical communication between instruments displays the tight bond and connection that the band possesses. Fresh, yet familiar, Pony League has truly made the mark with “Mile Marker Dance” What are you waiting for? Give “Mile Marker Dance” a listen today.
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by Madison Blom | Mar 14, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Bringing fresh new beats to the up and coming 80’s synth DJ Jenaux with their newest track, “Give it Up,” which is scheduled to drop on March 14, 2018. Not only is this new single packed full of booming synth loops, but it is also a blast from the past that you’re not going to want to miss this spring. With a killer base line in tow, this new release is sure to keep your toes tapping and bodies moving on the dancefloor. Following the success of their last release, “Sentiments,” (ft. Bryce Fox), Jenaux is back with a track worthy of any dive on the highway or party in the club.
Although this is the newest release that we have from this fresh DJ, it is not the first. In fact, this rather young artist has slowly built a solid arsenal of successful tracks that fans and critics a like have kept on constant replay over the years. Among these releases is his most successful track, ”Get it On, which reached the top of Spotify’s US and Global Top 50 Charts within the first few weeks of its official release. But this is not all that Jenaux has under his belt. Over the past few years, he has performed with some of the top start of this decade including The Chainsmokers, Gramatik, and Audien. With all of this experience and a repertoire ready for the stage, fans are avidly awaiting news of his next tour.
Keep up with Jenaux here.
by Madison Blom | Mar 14, 2018 | singles, videos, wolf tracks
Upbeat and fresh is Simon D James’ newest and debut single release, “Dearest Lovely World.” Not only is he out to stun and amaze fa ns and critics, but he also is out to prove that there is a place for him in the music world. As he seeks to gain this title, he has worked hard to perform and produce at the level that not only matches, but exceeds that of his fellow artists around him. The new release is safely in the realm that he wanted to fall in and there is no telling what he has in store for his fans.
However, this new release is not just words strung together held by misplaced beats and rhythm. No, this song is the product of soul searching journeys that stretch far beyond the expanse of the United States. While volunteering in the refugee campus of the Calais Jungle, James realized that, “regardless of color or creed we are all bound together by the common threads of love, loss and the need to find community in an ever more fractured world.” Streaming from this truth comes his debut song, “Dearest Lovely World,” an honest and emotion packed experience that has been paired with unmatched vocal skill.
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