Today, we are thrilled to premiere “Awful Wave,” the roaring second single from Wollongong punk/hardcore outfit Raised As Wolves. Following the release of the album’s title track, “Awful Wave” gives listeners another taste of what to expect from their upcoming second full-length album, Awake/Swimming, arriving November 20th via Fowl Taste / Farmer & The Owl (pre-order).
Building on the foundation of their 2022 debut LP Nervous Feelings and their 2024 split LP, Awake/Swimming showcases a progressive, gritty, and deeply accomplished group that maintains the relentless energy that has earned them a loyal following.
Vocalist and guitarist Brad Colley shares the vision behind the new era:
“This record definitely feels heavier and darker than anything we have put out before. I think we were able to really show some of the influences we’ve had since the start from hardcore and punk in a way that feels really authentic.
This is kind of what I always wanted the band to be and sound like, but we had to go through different sounds and styles to eventually land here. I think this group of songs really captures how we all play individually, but more importantly as a band. It is a really accurate reflection of where we are as a band these days.”
