by Abby Trapp | May 14, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Australian native Vilde just released latest track “Flash In The Pan”, which is the first track on the singer’s new album Thud, set to release July 13th. With a Glass Animals vibe, “Flash In The Pan” is hauntingly psychedelic. The track is infused with tribal beat and synth electronic sounds. The jungle-electronic sound is backed by soft vocals which brings the song home. Vilde is equally excited about the album saying:
Thud was a new experience for me. I realised that I felt like the last time I really knuckled down and dug into something was making the Kins album in 2012. I’d lost touch with the concept of work ethic in music. Everything since had been whimsical, I believed inspiration was reliable. My productivity waned. I felt an urge to prove to myself that I could actually commit to something and follow it through.
Keep up with Vilde here.
by Abby Trapp | May 14, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
LIFE just released their latest single “Grown Up” coming off of their latest LP. Following up from their breakthrough album Popular Music, the band is back with progression and “Grown Up.” “Grown Up” discusses the coming of age with adulthood and the struggles of love. On the song Frontman Mez describes the single as: “Grown Up is about getting to grips with adulthood and wanting to fall in love again. Seeing the decay of human life as it ages in a park with the dying swans. Is there hope between the space on your plate as you fork at your tea? Can you be too grown up for love?” The “Grown Up” track is infused with punk and enough angst to vent your frustrations. The band has a bit of a Blur sound with a retro rock vibe to it.
by Madison Blom | May 11, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
In order to speak about issues that are constantly being thrown in the faces of teens and adults throughout the world, rising indie band Black Moth Super Rainbow has created a new track that is truly a wakeup call to all those who seem to me in “ignorant bliss.” As with many of their other songs, this recent release is incredibly organic in a way that makes listeners stop and listen to what is being said as well as come to understand the economical and moral crisis that we find ourselves in today.
One aspect of this track stands out among all of the rest, however, and that would the their incredible skill in turning such a universal idea and represent it musically. Throughout the entire song, listeners and fans are able to enjoy the juxtaposition that inevitably happens when you take such a lovely thing and pair it with something incredibly lack luster. In their own words:
Here we are in 2018, inhabiting a tumorous wasteland with singed nerves and synapses fried from scrolling for far too long. This is what the fear sounds like in its most pristine form. The floral bloom and the toxic wilt, the sound of dreams and nightmares reaching détente, a ride through the void, where the fumes offer all the anesthetic you need.
Keep up with Black Moth Super Rainbow here.
by Veronica DeFeo | May 11, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Exploding out of the Bay Area, garage-surf rockers The Silhouette Era have just dropped a brand new track, “Waste Me”. “Waste Me” is the first single off The Silhouette Era’s new self-titled EP, due for release on June 22. Their self-titled EP follows the success of their 2015 record Beacons, as well as other singles. The San Francisco based band is made up of drummer James Findlay, bassist Clayton Payton, guitarist Sean Thompson, and vocalist/guitarist/keyboardist Carlos J Gonzalez.
Now, the four-piece anticipates the release of their upcoming EP with killer track “Waste Me”. With a vivacious start, “Waste Me” features not only gritty instrumentation but also hard-hitting lyricism – all set on a danceable, carefree rock soundscape. “Waste Me” will wake you up and have you on your feet in no time. From the truly garage-rock intro to the more laid-back vocals, “Waste Me” showcases The Silhouette Era’s ability to bridge sub-genres and soundscapes to create their own unique sound that’s sure to please a wide variety of rock devotees.
“Waste Me” is not a track to miss, so check it out today!
Pre-order their upcoming self-titled EP on Bandcamp. Stay connected with The Silhouette Era: Twitter // Facebook // Instagram
by Veronica DeFeo | May 11, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Looking for your new favorite song? You’ve got to give Scott Helman’s “Ripple Effect” a listen. “Ripple Effect” appears on Helman’s latest record, Hotel de Ville, and follows the success of his previous single “PDA”, which is now certified Gold. The Toronto-based singer-songwriter has made huge strides in Canada since his debut EP Augusta in 2014, and has been spreading his wonderful talent around the world since then. “Ripple Effect” is a reflective and emotive track, simple yet powerful in instrumentation to highlight Helman’s confident and yearning vocals. The Canadian artist clearly has a grasp on presenting deep thematic material in an approachable manner. Not only is the song beautiful lyrically, but the instrumentation in “Ripple Effect” is also perfectly balanced down to the last note. Old fans and new listeners alike will be smitten by Helman’s fantastic composition of the track (not to mention his dreamy vocals).
Scott Helman has released many amazing songs in the past few years, but “Ripple Effect” might just be our new favorite – and we think you’ll love it too.
In Europe this summer? Check out Scott Helman on tour! Stay connected with Scott Helman:
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by Abby Trapp | May 11, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Budding pop artist RAHH has just released her first ever single “Overkill.” When I first listened to “Overkill,” RAHH’s incredible voice stood out to me. She has the type of powerful voice that you may find yourself belting out too as it sparks inspiration. Despite its title, “Overkill” is not that bitter song about your ex. Instead, it’s about giving in to the power of music and letting go. “I can’t stand still, I can’t stand still, this beat is overkill,” belts RAHH. She continues to my favorite line “I need saving, I need saving.” What’s even more chilling is when RAHH gives us a taste of a cappella at the end of the song. “Overkill” puts into words the ways we feel, react, and engage in music. Aside from RAHH’s beautiful voice, the song holds a powerful meaning: that music has the ability to take us over at any time, and at any place.
Keep up with RAHH here.
by Jai'Tyria Hatton | May 10, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
From the famous Blue Room in Nashville comes Dinosaur Jr. with a fresh take on their single “It’s Goin’ Down”. The performer has teamed up with Third Man Records for Blue Room Session 7, and we’ve got it. The new take on the song is a live version of the original song. The lyrics for the song are sung over a guitar while drums and bass follow in the background. The live version is just as great as the original, making the listener feel like they are actually in the bands presence to make the listener feel like they are at a live concert.
Keep up with Dinosaur Jr. here.
by Veronica DeFeo | May 10, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Ready to be lost in a daydream? Los Angeles based songstress Sam Valdez has just dropped a stunning new single, “Farther Away”. The indie rock/folk/shoegaze/Americana singer-songwriter grew up in the Nevada desert, is a classically trained violinist, and has been a member of several bands in the past, but has found her niche as a solo artist. Her new track follows up her 2017 single “It’s Alright” and displays her dreamy sound, highlighted by her clear and ethereal vocals. Masterfully combining Americana aspects into an indie soundscape, Valdez creates a nostalgic, yearning sound with “Farther Away”. Valdez anticipates more music and touring in the future, so fans have a lot to look forward to. Be sure to check out “Farther Away” today!
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by Madison Blom | May 10, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Indie rock collective Kuwaisiana‘s new single, “Murra” breaks the boundaries on what we would normally consider a hit track as Kuwaiti-born artist +Aziz sings not only in Arabic, but in English as well. From the beginning of this track until the end, there is a sense of excitement and joy as this klezmer/indie band does what they do best. Although this single is performed in Arabic, one does not have to understand the words to comprehend the emotion that is so evidently packed into each rhythm and beat. Despite the several abnormalities, there is is so much talent behind each of +AZIZ’s tracks and, “Murra,” is no different.
Though Kuwaisiana is currently based in New Orleans, +Aziz came to the United States almost three years ago to establish himself as a viable musician across the world. At the beginning, there were difficulties adapting to the American style of music, however, instead of completely relinquishing his heritage, +Aziz was able to find a cohesive blend of the two here now, he is able to please both nationalities. Despite their small start in a new country, their music is taking off in their adopted home of New Orleans as fans come from all over the city to see Kuwaisiana perform.
Keep up with Kuwaisiana here.
