Wye Oak is slated to drop their LP 'Civilian + Cut All the Wires: 2009–2011' on October 22nd via Merge Records. The record is a double reissue celebrating 10 years since the release of their 2011 album 'Civilian'.
Wye Oak have shared the official music video to their latest single 'TNT', the first of two releases landing this month. Directed by Spencer Kelly, the dream-like visuals feature singer Jenn Wasner sitting in grass whilst floating mirrors above her display various reflections which metaphorically coincide with the theme of the track itself.
Wye Oak have announced news regarding their upcoming EP 'No Horizon'. Out July 31st on the Merge imprint, the five song extended play was recorded with the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. The experimentalism and expansion of their sound seems to be an appropriate move as Wye Oak made the transformation from a pair to a five-piece band.
For Baltimore band Wye Oak's 'It Was Not Natural' video, singer Jenn Wasner goes a bit supernatural. She makes utensils levitate whilst eating a fine cuisine consisting of a hot dog, peas and carrots, not to mention triggers flickering kitchen lights as she scrambles eggs. It should also be noted that this occurrences take place in the between Wasner standing among a bunch of men in purple latex suits in the forest. Sure it's a bit trippy but isn't good art supposed to be just that?
ye Oak are gearing up for the release of their fifth album 'The Louder I Call, The Faster It Runs', landing April 6th on Merge Records. The new work will be available via digital outlets as well as special edition beige and blue vinyl. The pair have also shared the title track of the album. An ambitious recording constructed of twinkling sonics layered over skittering drums and bending guitar strums, singer Jenn Wasner skates around the experimental soundscape, ultimately creating an unorthodox and utterly captivating piece of work.
