Winding down 2017 with the jaw dropper “Who”, Stevie Wolf has released yet another howler for the New Year in the form of fresh cut “Low”.
Opening with serenading strings reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain”, Stevie one-ups Stevie with eclectic, electro surges that impose as the track gains pace. The beats creep up on you – and despite “Low”s seemingly acoustic, electro-rock paradox, it is Wolf’s silky vocals that guide the song. It’s pretty unsurprising really that he takes influence from the chivalrous Jeff Buckley.
Wolf is very open about his work’s cathartic context, having suffered with depression from the mere age of 13. This fresh offering expresses his inner turmoil; should he combat these mental health issues or just ride with?
“I’ve wasted weeks and months in that grey, creeping depression. It’s pretty hard to talk about it, especially because sometimes I don’t even realize it’s what I’m going through.” – Stevie Wolf
The cut’s irregular musical arrangement coincides with Wolf’s turbulent emotions and gives it a jarringly bittersweet tone, perfect for such an exposing track. With hauntingly beautiful harmonies, ironically Wolf sounds silent suffering through the tunes pervading rhetorical; “where do you hide, so they won’t see you cry?”
In an age where 60% of adolescents are referred for mental health care, Wolf’s musical achievements make a bold and important statement.
So, do tune in bellow.
P.S. be prepared for the waterworks.
