Why Wolf Alice's L.A.-recorded album 'The Clearing' could mark its American breakthrough

"After 15 years, four records and a buzz-making barrage of shows, tours and festivals, the moody, multifaceted music of north London's is huge in the U.K., thanks to uniquely seductive soundscapes, visceral live shows and a relentless hunger for experimentation that melds rock, shoegaze and alternative pop. With their latest studio album, "The Clearing," the members are primed for the next level of success in the U.S., and it comes via songs that reflect their growth as individuals and as a collective."

"Consisting of lead singer Ellie Rowsell, guitarist Joff Oddie, bassist Theo Ellis and drummer Joel Amey, Wolf Alice provides both feminine and masculine perspectives on life that feel resonant and real, with sonic approaches that can go from raging one moment to restrained the next. They've honed their sound even as they've continued to experiment with it. The result is exciting for them and for fans, now more than ever."

"Wolf Alice plays a nearly sold-out Wiltern show Oct. 13, marking its biggest U.S. tour after 15 years of genre-blending rock. The north London band recorded its fourth album, "The Clearing," in L.A. with producer Greg Kurstin, exploring themes of performance and maturation. The band's cinematic videos, including "Bloom Baby Bloom," choreographed by L.A.'s Ryan Heffington, elevate its rock-star personas and dramatic musical narratives."

Wolf Alice is a north London band with 15 years, four albums and a reputation for moody, multifaceted soundscapes that blend rock, shoegaze and alternative pop. The lineup—lead singer Ellie Rowsell, guitarist Joff Oddie, bassist Theo Ellis and drummer Joel Amey—delivers dynamic performances that shift from raging intensity to restrained nuance. The fourth studio album, "The Clearing," was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Greg Kurstin and explores themes of performance and maturation while integrating pop sensibilities and eclectic instincts. Cinematic videos such as "Bloom Baby Bloom," choreographed by Ryan Heffington, amplify dramatic narratives. The current U.S. tour is the band's biggest yet, with near sellouts.

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