Song Review - Wolf & Chain - 'Still Alive'
REVIEW BY: JADE GUIDA
Support for Wolf & Chain
'Taste of Blood' Video Of the Week on Rolling Stone AU / Tone Deaf
'Taste of Blood' and 'An Honest Mistake' added to official Apple Music playlist 'The New Rock'
Triple J Unearthed - Artist Spotlight - Week Commencing 8th of November
'Still Alive' - First Play - Triple J Short.Fast.Loud
"When you love rock operas but are midway through a True Blood binge watch. Wolf & Chain hoist the drama up high with this epic and theatrical punky burner."
4 / 5 stars - Dave Ruby Howe, Triple J
"Adelaide’s Wolf & Chain are here to fill the MCR sized hole in your emo heart"
Don't Bore Us
"It says 2020 but this feels so genuine that it simply must be exhumed from like 10-15 years ago?! a big sound here to rev you right up!"
4 / 5 stars - Declan Byrne, Triple J
"Wolf & Chain may have looked back to make this new emo classic, but they’ve definitely not taken a step back."
Dead Press (UK)
"An upcoming Aussie act who will straight up fuel all your emo desires."
Wall of Sound
I am so excited by this release.
This is the most exceptional and theatrical piece of music I have heard in the last 15 years. This is nod to the emo and pop classics like MCR and FOB but with a sprinkle of Ice Nine Kills. Every element you could hope for, you get.
This track is a masterpiece of energy, instrumentals, lyrics and vocals. The entire package of this song is wrapped in tidy little bow of theatre and an effortlessly addictive charm. Jack Cumes is a brilliantly talented vocalist with a great range, and his tone and pitch on this track showcase this effortlessly.
30 seconds in and almost as soon as Cumes opens his mouth I was hooked on this track.
The instrumental is emo/ pop punk perfection. For any fan of the genre you know the feeling you get when your favourite classic My Chem song comes on and you get that weird warmth and comfort the classic bring? I promise you Wolf and Chain will do that for you. Its a fresh and fun but has a nostalgic vibe.
The accompanying video is incredibly engaging. It has a quirky vibe from the outset. The colours, the flow and the general concept are all captivating. The song and video fit perfectly together, like holding hands with your best friend. This is a perfect paring and I dare you to watch it less then 10 times in one sitting.
I love this release. My favourite release of 2021.
Moving forward, 2022 looks to be another huge year for Wolf & Chain as it has just been announced that they have joined the Uncaged Festival in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney alongside the likes of Killing Heidi, 28 Days, Terra, The Getaway Plan and so many more.
'Amor Mortal' is out now. Vinyl and more are available via 24Hundred.
Uncaged Festival 2022 - Tickets here
Jan 22 - Showgrounds, Brisbane.
Jan 29 - Coburg Velodrome, Melbourne.
Feb 12 - Showground, Sydney
About 'Amor Mortal'
Written and performed by Wolf & Chain
Jack Albert Cumes (Vocals), Harrison Charles-Britton (Bass, Glockenspiel), Joe Sedunary Butcher (Guitar), Samuel Hugo Gutwein (Drums, Keys), Luke Joshua Michael O’Dwyer (Guitar)
'Still Alive' Video Credits: Simon Kither (Director/Cinematography), Michael Carver & Jack Cumes (Additional Footage), Written by Jack Cumes, Michael Carver (Bag Drag Boy)
Distributed by Community Music Group
Recorded by Sam Gutwein at Loudtoys studio | Additional vocal recording by Jack Cumes
Mixed by Jarred Nettle | Mastered by Steve Smart at Studios 301
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