There must be a reason why electronic bands are more prone to embrace dark and mysterious atmospheres than – say – acoustic ones. Maybe it’s a legacy of the feelings most humans experienced when they heard electronic instruments for the first time: puzzlement, incredulity, fear of a future dominated by robots! Of course, in the new millennium nobody reacts that way to even the most sophisticated of electronic devices, but tons of electro bands keep making music that ranges from the suspenseful to the apocalyptic. That’s exactly the range where Brooklyn’s WOLVVES find their comfort zone, and the band has no problem admitting it, stating on their bandcamp page that their debut 2013 EP ‘Feed the Hand that Bites’ is "Inspired by darkness, predators, loneliness, ghost twins and the eternal wistfulness of platonic love." Single "It Speaks" is a rather terrifying track where whispered vocals are stalked by unsettling electronic parts, something that "speaks," and – appropriately enough – howling wolves. "A Breath Away" (streaming) is a less bizarre, beautifully written and executed electro-pop-goth song, that illustrates how this band might actually go places without the need of too many gimmicks. Check them out live if you like theatrical sets.
We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best Electronic songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!