Liverpool-based duo The Wood, presented their debut single ‘Let It Loose’, the first “taste” of their ‘Days’ album, set for release on November 15, via Riverdream Records. Alex Evans (vocals, backing vocals, percussion) and Steve Powell (guitars, bass, backing vocals, keys, percussion) deliver rock solid grooves while composing songs full of beauty, passion, agony, and the power of true soul.
The accompanying video is a “surreal experience”, filmed and edited by Dylan Cox at the Pro Flex Gym in Liverpool and featuring boxer Jake Harrison, along with a host of other “shady” characters.
Evans and Powell met when Steve was recording Alex at his Ark Recording Studios in Liverpool, and was “blown away” by his voice. From their first songwriting session, they realized they were creating music that was difficult to categorize, yet somehow, sounded familiar. With Steve on guitar and bass, they enlisted several talented friends, including Jake Howden-Woodward (Nova Twins) on drums and Martin Smith and Simon James (The Coral, Shack) on brass.
As a producer, Steve Powell is an expert at “unearthing sonic magic”, having recorded many notable artists records, including: Michael Head and The Strands, John Power, def.fo, The Stairs and Ella Guru…
Steve Powell: “Let it Loose, is a song about not giving in. The everyday pressures of situations, relationships, ambitions, life’s occasional curveballs, and eventual optimism and hope. The insistent bassline of the verse, then the release of the chorus, like the clouds parting to let the sun work its magic. “Letting your mind go, waiting for the fear to fall”.
Alex Evans adds: “To me, ‘Let it Loose’ is about the rise and fall of life. The pressures we feel to take the leap of faith and overcome our insecurities and fears. The tension throughout the verse and the eventual release of the chorus reflects the stress, relief and beauty life throws at us every day. It’s a journey we must see for ourselves. Let your mind go, Let it Loose.”
‘Let it Loose’ is available everywhere online, including Bandcamp and Spotify. The full ‘Days’ album will be released on November 15.
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SINGLE CREDITS:
Written by Alex Evans and Steve Powell
Alex Evans – vocals, backing vocals, percussion
Steve Powell – guitars, bass, backing vocals, keys, percussion
Produced and recorded by Steve Powell at Ark Recording Studios, Liverpool
Mastered by Pete Maher
Jay Irving – drums
Martin Smith – trumpet
Simon James – sax
Charlie Griffiths – backing vocals
Clair Griffiths – backing vocals
Photography by Kevin Barrett
Single cover artwork photo by Dylan Cox
Album cover graphics design by Pascal Blua
‘Let It Loose’ video filmed & edited by Dylan Cox @DylanCoxMedia
Boxer: Jake Harrison @JakeHarrison_Boxing
Pro Flex Gym, Liverpool
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