Neither the name nor the face of Wolf Colony were very familiar to me before his show on March 2nd, but the description on his Facebook page, “a new blend of electronic-pop, drawing influences from ’80s synth-pop to indie rock, while slipping in subtle stylistic nuances inspired by various contemporary electronic artists. Rather than indulging in over-production, Wolf Colony adorns his songs with relatively bare arrangements, leaving ample room for his unique vocal presence and deeply personal lyricism”, had me intrigued.
Though Wolf Colony‘s performance to celebrate the release of his debut album Unmasked wasn’t more than 40 minutes long, it was enough time to bathe in the rich sonic palette, particularly the lovely “Beauty”. The audience, which included friends and well-wishers of the mastermind, genuinely howled, in addition to typical applause, to show their appreciation for the man behind the mask. Wolf Colony collaborators, including record producer Neal Sarin and a goggled dancer who was likely Storyboard P (who features in a remix for “The One” by Lucious Fox), were watching close by. Below you’ll find a stream of some music, some videos and photos of the performance including a few of opener Of the Beast, who mixed synths and electronics with a stringed duo.
