Liverpool’s Wull returned with their new single, ‘Amber,’ at the start of May. It follows the raw power of ‘Overrun.’ Will it stack up?
*image courtesy of the band & This Feeling.
Where ‘Overrun’ took the ecstatic moments of The Strokes’ ‘Reptilla’ and the frantic joy of Interpol to dark places, ‘Amber’, while blessed with gothic tinges, has an effortless flow that takes their brand of post-punk to the edge of joyous.
With 'Amber ', Wull's musical evolution is evident. The hopeful energy reminiscent of New Order's ‘Crystal’ collides with the debut album mayhem of Fontaines DC. The climactic moments are like warning sirens, both dystopian and utopian, reflecting the past fourteen years of confusion, loss, and hope. It's a powerful metaphor for those wondering about the potential of incoming change.
Each band member's contribution becomes distinct as the mesh of styles reaches its climax. Drummer Oscar Hellewell's tirade of destruction elevates the record to another realm, while frontman Ben Coles' vocals take on a more ethereal quality. This dynamic allows everything to explode into a moment of post-punk brilliance.
Two singles into 2024 and Wull are looking like one of 2024’s breakout acts.