Remi Wolf’s musical style is a fusion of different sounds. The artist from Palo Alto draws inspiration from various musical genres such as funk, soul, folk, psychedelic, and pop to create her unique sound, which is evident in her second album titled ‘Big Ideas.’ The album is an eclectic mix of songs, ranging from upbeat funk tracks like ‘Slay Bitch’ to introspective folk ballads like ‘Just The Start.’ The album reflects the restlessness of life on the road, which was Wolf’s reality as she spent two years touring.
Wolf’s debut album ‘Juno,’ released in 2021, was a reflection of her personality – deeply reflective yet in-your-face. ‘Big Ideas’ takes the same approach and injects it into its genre-spanning tunes. As Wolf mentioned in an NME interview, she had only six weeks to rest at home in 2022, which underscores the exhausting rollercoaster her life had become. The album’s songs resonate with her experiences of navigating relationships while touring, exhaustion, and life in flux.
Personal relationships suffered due to Wolf’s constant touring, and her songs reflect this. On ‘Soup,’ a track that she intended to sound like a stadium anthem, she sings about the dynamics of a partnership, saying, “I can’t help but make it about me when you and I are together.” Her aim is to examine the push and pull of relationships and analyze the dynamics between two people when they feel that they are not living up to expectations.
In ‘Big Ideas,’ Wolf delves into contradictions and thorny emotions, demonstrating her honesty and unapologetic approach to songwriting. Although the record is musically sugar-coated, the lyrics are candid, and it’s funk-fuelled catharsis at its best. The album is slated for release on July 12, 2024, under the EMI record label.
In conclusion, Remi Wolf’s ‘Big Ideas’ album is a departure from her previous work, but it remains true to her style. Through her songs, Wolf reflects on the complexities of leading a life on the road and questions such as personal relationships and coping with the fatigue of an ever-changing life. Wolf’s honest and unrelenting approach to songwriting makes ‘Big Ideas’ a funky and introspective musical journey
Read the full article on NME here: Read More