Rock/Review Wotts - Laundry
Wotts is an Ottawa, Canada-based indie pop duo made up of vocalist/multiinstrumentalist Jayem and bassist/guitarist Ricky 100. Wotts has hit the stages of RBC Bluesfest, Canadian Music Week, and Junofest and has received shoutouts for their work from several outlets, including CBC Radio (Canada), The Luna Collective (U.S.), Iggy Magazine (France), and Mystic Sons (UK).
The first track off Wotts' upcoming EP "Good People, Bad People," "Laundry," is a strong example of the band's dedication to sonic exploration. With impacts from the post-punk and indie sequences, particularly from groups like Fontaines D.C. and The Horrors, Wotts creates a sound that is both instantly recognisable and remarkably original.
The song's opening jangly guitar chords and strong bassline immediately make a melancholy, introspective atmosphere. The song's themes of introspection and existential dread are mirrored in the layered vocals, that also differ between an eerie monotone and enthusiastic cheering. The song's arrangement and orchestration obviously sketch from post-punk, and yet Wotts keeps adding just about enough of their own audio to establish "Laundry" apart after a crowded genre.
"Laundry" demonstrates Wotts' skill in fusing several genres together. The music has a dynamic, almost anthemic character due to the indie rock sensibility that balances the post-punk aspects. The elaborate production touches, such as the reverb-soaked guitars and the ambient synthesizers that gently heighten the song's depth, demonstrate the band's desire to experiment.
Lyrically, "Laundry" explores the banality of daily existence and the existential burden that frequently goes along with it. Laundry is a striking metaphor for the repetitious yet necessary duties that often feel too much to do. This conceptual investigation gives the already captivating soundscape a deeper level of complexity while being approachable and thought-provoking.
In "Laundry," Wotts exhibits both their inventiveness and their reluctance to stick to one particular genre. With this single serving as a promising preview of "Good People, Bad People," fans are left excitedly awaiting the release of the entire EP. "Laundry," with its sumptuous soundscapes, poignant lyrics, and audacious experimentation, cedes Wotts' status as a band to keep an eye on in the post-punk and indie sectors.