by Meredith Schneider | Jul 6, 2018 | premieres, singles, wolf tracks
Portland-based musical project Schaus continues to bring his inventive, ambient brand of electro-pop to the world in the form of his upcoming release, an EP set for mid-month titled Quite Okay. Playing guitar, piano, bass, electronic drums, and computer, and producing and singing all of his own songs, Schaus is just the type of refreshing, well-rounded musician that we’ve been waiting for. Today, we’ve got the exclusive premiere of his new track “Choosy”.
Light electronic sounds – something along the lines of a kind robot or your favorite video game – give way to Schaus’ dark and luscious vocals, the overall mood light and fun. But his lyrics are actually something to ponder, the actuality of the track not as innocent and light as the soundscape would allude to. So make sure to focus on those words to get the full story, and keep your eyes peeled for Quite Okay next week!
Upcoming Shows:
July 10 – Portland, OR. – Holocene (EP Release Show w/ Amenta Abioto)
August 24 – Portland, OR. – Mississippi Studios (w/ Wild Ones and Blossom)
Keep up with Schaus here.
by Meredith Schneider | Jul 6, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
After the recognition she’s experienced already as a new artist, it’s no wonder Zosia has hit the mark yet again with new single “Overthrown”. A song about her contentions about how society treats victims of sexual assault, “Overthrown” really throws the situation into perspective in a beautiful and robust way. Zosia’s ethereal vocals and perfected range are definitely the most notable aspects of the track, though the lyrics hit home for far too many people.
Keep up with Zosia here.
If you’re a victim of sexual assault, check out RAINN online, or dial800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.
by Meredith Schneider | Jul 5, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Lexington-based duo RYVOLI – comprised of Samantha Howard and Jenn Whiteman – recently released a sultry, folk-tinged single titled “Ulysses”, and we can’t stop listening to it. Their harmonies are mellifluous in both the sweetest and most powerful ways you could imagine. The soundscape is the way that you think a perfect summer night might feel.
And the song has a message as well. The duo wrote it with a book about the Apollo 11 space mission as inspiration. The flaws with that mission “For better or for worse, we have no control over life’s smallest happenings that can sometimes become the biggest turning points,” RVYOLI says of the song. As introspective as it is, it’s the perfect song to close your eyes and enjoy in a soothing moment, wherever you are.
Keep up with RYVOLI here.
by Meredith Schneider | Jul 5, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Looking for that bright pop of summer fun to inject into your latest playlist? Rumor has it that XYLØ‘s new track “Don’t Panic” is making the rounds, so we had to give it a spin ourselves. And, to be honest, the soundscape is just as juicy and alluring as the cover photo. It’s about a casual romance, where the girl is just trying to live an uncomplicated life. She’s essentially instructing herself not to panic as she notes how close this guy is trying to get to her, as he embeds himself into her life. It’s relatable, to say the least, and we’re impressed with how she expresses the issue of boundaries in a fun, sticky sweet way.
“Don’t Panic” is out now. Keep up with XYLØ here.
by Meredith Schneider | Jul 3, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Ambient duo Fye & Fennek have created a soundscape just as exciting and sultry as this summer has been calling for. “Clouds” dances along at an almost graceful pace, vocals ethereal and vibrant at times, raw and raspy at others, while the electronic instrumentals interchange behind them. The song boasts intricate pop undertones, making it impossible to get out of your head. And we’re definitely OK with that.
Keep up with Fye & Fennek here.
by Meredith Schneider | Jul 3, 2018 | videos, wolf tracks
Brooklyn-based alt-dance/pop duo Glassio – comprised of Sam R. and Charles Pinel – recently unleashed the music video for their latest single “New York, New York II” unto the world, and we’re floored by how visually attractive it is. Hard angles, color blocks, insane contract, a technical yet natural flow to how everything fits together. A projector plays video of New Yorkers singing pieces of the track on the streets of the phenomenal city that they live in. The striking visuals match the lyrical content for impressiveness, and there’s a cool as a cucumber vibe emanating from it all that makes “New York, New York II” perfect as the backdrop to your next summer party.
Keep up with Glassio here.
by Meredith Schneider | Jul 2, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Nashville-based dream pop singer/songwriter Athena released a brand new single titled “Human” on Friday, and we are absolutely smitten. Her sultry vocals hit home from the very beginning, opening the song with a soft hum before developing into a layered gem of a track. As she begs you to let her underneath your skin, you begin to feel the rhythm pick up, as you get lost in dreamlike trance.
If you need a break from the stress of your Monday – or everyday – it’s time to breathe through this song.
Keep up with Athena here.
by Meredith Schneider | Jul 2, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Though Matthew DeMello has been sharing his music with a growing audience on the east coast for several years in several different forms, it seems that his project Matt DeMello & Significant The Looks has some lasting power behind it. With their latest single having just been released, we’re excited to bring the excitement and intensity they provide to an even wider audience. The lyrics themselves hold a pretty absurd story, so “…Don’t Mind If I Do!” really takes you on a journey. With the inclusion of the Anti-Matter Horns, the sound is taken to another dimension and the energy is popped into several different directions.
If you’re looking for something to rev you up, this is it.
Keep up with Matt DeMello & The Significant Looks here.
by Meredith Schneider | Jun 29, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Have you ever been through a breakup, riddled with fresh feelings and not wanting the relationship to end, necessarily? Ambient indie trio Lydia – comprised of Leighton Antelman, Matt Keller, and Shawn Strader – and rock ‘n’ roll musician Lauren Ruth Ward have teamed up to create a soundscape filled with both parties’ tumultuous thoughts from a last night together. Is it the right thing to do? Are the emotions raw enough to make you want to keep that person with you? Was it all bad?
Relationships are complicated, and Lydia and Lauren Ruth Ward address that fact in a seemingly upbeat, but equally tortured, single filled with hope and anticipation for the future. It will be available on Lydia’s upcoming album Liquor.
Liquor will be available July 13th. Keep up with Lydia here.
