Wolf Alice: 'A good album is one of the highest forms of art'

“None of us have a certain expectation of what a Wolf Alice record should sound like,” explains Rowsell. “Once you’ve got that mindset, you can kind of be open to doing whatever the song tells you to do.”

Wolf Alice’s genre-blending approach has been a driving force behind their success, with albums like My Love Is Cool and Visions of a Life paving the way for The Clearing’s success.

The band’s sparing guitar lines and funky bass grooves are often traded in for synth beats reminiscent of 80s pop music, while Rowsell’s vocals range from soft and whispery to powerful and commanding.

As they approach the Mercury Prize ceremony once again, Wolf Alice are humbly confident in their ability to surprise and captivate audiences with their unique sound and authentic artistry.