by Jai'Tyria Hatton | Mar 1, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Rayvin Moon – a musician who creates a mixture of dark alternative pop – debuts with the release of her track “Tyler Durden”. This song sounds like it could be from the soundtrack of a movie. It pulls from a lot of dark influences, electrifying and mysterious. “Tyler Durden” was written about Rayvin Moon’s personal experience with someone who helped her come back to life after many trials and tribulations. The song talks about wanting to heal and be perfect for Tyler so he can accept her.
“Tyler Durden” is an amazing song about love helping you come back together. The song is not only great, but helps establish Rayvin Moon as an artist.
Keep up with Rayvin Moon here.
by Veronica DeFeo | Mar 1, 2018 | premieres, wolf tracks
California husband-and-wife duo of 16 years Fawns of Love (Jenny and Joseph Andreotti) are gearing up to release their new single, “Something Stupid”, which will appear with “Zine Days” as a two-song 7-inch. Following the success of their debut album, Who Cares About Tomorrow, this new music continues the vision the Andreotti’s have for their creativity. Fawns of Love uses vintage equipment to record their own music at their Bakersfield home, and the homemade, attention-to-detail aspects of their songs is evident. “Something Stupid” is anything but that. Pairing Jenny’s floating vocals with nostalgic instrumentals is a recipe for success.
Says Jenny: “I wrote ‘Something Stupid’ while I was at an art gallery. I was there before anyone I knew had shown up, so I got bored and started drinking a lot of wine. I just wrote observations about my drunken self. Although I didn’t realize it at the time it is lyrically similar to Sparks’ ‘Pretending To Be Drunk’ (but I was actually drunk). Instead of having an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other, I had the Mael Brothers on each shoulder inciting me to write something whimsical and self-deprecating.”
Keep up with Fawns of Love here.
by Jai'Tyria Hatton | Mar 1, 2018 | albums, wolf tracks
Barrence Whitfield & The Savages get it right with their new album Soul Flowers of Titan. The album consists of twelve songs that leave no disappointment, each song filled with soul that makes you want to get up and move. With sounds that make you feel as though it was made back in the 70s or 80s, the album has a unique and fun feel to it. The album is filled with a rock and soul mixture that sounds straight out of an 80s movie.
“Slowly Losing My Mind” is the first song from the album. The song starts off with an upbeat tempo that is a great song to begin an album with. The song is a mixture of rock and blues which makes it a great opening track for the album. “Let’s Go to Mars” is another unique song that shows proof that you can do anything you set your mind to.
“I’m Gonna Leave You” is a track that talks about a woman doing you wrong. The protagonist leaves the woman due to her infidelity. The last song on the album is “Don’t Say Goodbye” which is a great way to end the album.
Barrence Whitfield & The Savages maintain their signature sound from years previous, proving that you can disappear for a length of time and still make great music. Soul Flowers of Titan is one of the greatest rock soul albums of this decade.
Soul Flowers of Titan is out March 2nd. Keep up with the band here.
by Katie Pugh | Mar 1, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Nashville-based
Quinn Lewis’ smooth contemporary R&B sound stands out with his latest single, “In Between.” The native Australian is known for his mellow crooner voice and flawlessly constructed tracks that impeccably marry indie-pop melodies with dance R&B vibes.
“In Between” is the quintessential song for anyone going through a transitional phase in their life, especially one that follows a breakup. The lyrics invoke a sense of soul-searching with the repeated phrase “I’m caught in between who I am and who I used to be.” The catchy background vocals excite listeners making it easy to sing along; this track is almost guaranteed to be playing on repeat in the heads of Quinn Lewis fans.
What’s most captivating about this track is the effortless flow from verse to chorus without competition between vocals and instrumental. It has a driving beat and creates an urge to dance yet has a calming effect. With its memorable melody, buttery vocals and passionate lyrics, “In Between” is bound to be a summer hit.
by Jai'Tyria Hatton | Mar 1, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
New Hampshire-based brother duo Mines Falls – consisting of bCarson and Erik Lund – releases their latest single “Easy Now”. “Easy Now” is a really beautiful song, a powerful piece that – from the moment it starts – moves you.
A post-breakup song, it is about the hostility of a breakup and feeling bad about yourself afterward. The song talks about yearning to reconnect with your lost love and perfectly catches the feeling of being heartbroken and what it is like to lose the one you love. “Easy Now” is a beautiful song that sets the bar for Mines Falls.
Keep up with Mines Falls here.
by Meredith Schneider | Feb 28, 2018 | premieres, wolf tracks
Nashville-based pop/rock quintet Pet Envy – comprised of Shelbi Albert, Jake Diggity, Matthew Singler, Jordan Kiatt, and Emma Lambiase – has really created some magic with their new dual track release Stripped Down Mixed Up Vol 1., due out Friday March 2nd. A luscious, sweet sound comes withe vocals and instrumentals, and mental struggle unwinding with the lyrics. We find ourselves completely captivated by Shelbi’s penchant for silky smooth harmonies.
Contrastingly, we are brought into a more EDM soundscape by the Foxy Lingo remix of their already stunning track “Lock and Key”. This time around, the vocals reach Ellie Goulding-esque ranges, and we’re moved to dance into the wee hours of the morning with this fluid, seductive vibe-inducing track as the backdrop.
Keep up with Pet Envy here!
by Madison Blom | Feb 28, 2018 | videos, wolf tracks
Matt Woods’ new release “Rearview” is pumped full of retro vibes that is sure to get those hips swinging and toes tapping all over the globe. This new artist has spent countless hours preparing his new single that pays tribute to smooth dreamy pop. Not only has time been spent working on the vocal side of this new release, but the team has also put together their first official video that matches the tone and feel of the song without a single hiccup. It features arcade game inspired graphics that is not only appealing to the eye, but also has significant personal value to Woods himself. Growing up, Wood spent hours in arcades owned by his father and while writing “Rearview,” the sounds reminded him of his childhood and he decided to pay homage to this memory by making it the theme of his very first video.
This song is also the first to be lifted from Woods’ forthcoming EP, the tentatively titled “Fauxstalgia.” Wood wrote this song in order to come to terms with his firsthand experience with not being able to be with a person that he loves. The message, however, is that is acceptable to not completely move on, but to still hold a piece of those feelings forever. This exciting new release will have the fans and critics around the world raving. Matt Woods plans to hit all of the major cities in Europe within the coming weeks to spread his talent abroad.
Keep up with Matt Woods here.
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 ImperfectFifth | Feb 28, 2018 | soundtrack
As an African-American woman, when I say I write and play “roots” music, too often folks assume I only play blues. Though I love blues, black folks in America have created a variety of “roots” music — blues, gospel, folk, bluegrass, spirituals, country — since arriving on slave ships 400+ years ago. Africans brought with them traditions that became early forms of the banjo and certainly through the 19th and early 20th centuries, banjo and fiddle were mainstays of African American music. I’m inspired by the renaissance interest many Americans have in roots music, including that made by African Americans, and the new “old” music created today. This movement along with the music I make inspires me to explore the great music that came before. I’m awed by how sounds of yesterday influence what we hear and make today. I decided to focus on black women because much of their roots music is less known and so hopefully listening to this playlist will promote music discovery. The playlist features the famous, aspiring and obscure — those no longer with us and those pushing every day the envelope of how we define roots music. Enjoy!
Keep up with Paula Boggs here.
