Filled with fantastic vocals from Dora Pereli and Jaki Nelson, “Just Drive (Part 2)” answers the call of fans clamoring for more after their “Just Drive (Part 1)” earlier this summer. But “Just Drive (Part 2)” doesn’t just give fans more of the same. While Wolf Club retains their signature synthpop / indie rock/ synthwave sound, they mix it up on this album just enough to keep things sounding new and refreshing.

Releasing a two or three-part album is a tricky thing, especially when the releases are only months apart. Many artists who go this route end up releasing more of a collection of 20 tracks than two separate albums, and I’m extremely pleased to hear that each album really does sound and feel different than the other.

Steve Wilcoxson, half of Wolfclub, also related in a recent interview that they tinkered with the idea of making “Just Drive” a trilogy, but now “… I don’t know if that would work, because I think – given the sort of direction of the latest few demos after Part 2 – I’m not entirely sure if it would fit.” They also related that they really tried to turn it up to 11, saying “Most of our songs are usually about escape – which everyone needs at the moment – driving away, great nights, skies, stars. All of that imagery that gets pushed a little further.”

With “Just Drive (Part 2)” we hear a bit of less emphasis on indie rock, and more of an emphasis on the synthwave and electronic sound. However, the album is still grounded soundly in those wonderfully catchy signature pop vocals – “California Days (feat. Dora Pereli)” is probably one of the catchiest tracks we’ve heard all summer!

Laid over the amazing blend of pop and synthwave with a hint of indie rock influence is an incredible twist of nostalgia that only a seasoned retro band like Wolf Club can muster. It gives every track on “Just Drive (Part 2)” a floating, ethereal quality that feels incredibly wistful and instantly memorable.

Just Drive (Part 1) and Just Drive (Part 2) perfectly compliment one another, taking the Wolf Club sound to new heights. We can’t wait to see what’s coming next – though after a double release it’s probably some time away. For now, just make sure you grab a physical release if you want one – because they’re going fast!

Grab a listen here.

The first part in the “Just Drive” series of albums came back in March, and instantly sold out. Wolf Club’s signature blend of synthwave and indie rock just keeps getting better, and “Just Drive (Part 1)” was no exception. Filled to the bring with awesome melodies and catchy pop-rock hooks, fans just can’t seem to get enough!

“This album split me apart in ways I never realized I could. W O L F C L U B has always been able to find the magic behind sadness, love, and so much more outside and in between. I love an album that beckons me to dig deep to my core – and that it did.”
(Read the full album review here!)

Well, shortly after that release, Wolf Club did a series of interviews explaining how “Just Drive” came to be, and also hinting that “Just Drive (Part 2)” was coming just around the corner!

Well, now with the crooning anthemic “Flashbacks (feat. Dora Pereli)” we finally have our first sneak peek at the upcoming “Just Drive (Part 2)!” I’m very pleased to announce that this track is full-on fantastic, continuing the trend of excellent unique music we’ve come to expect from Wolf Club. Although their sound hasn’t changed too much, they continue to deliver high-quality music like almost nothing else in the synthwave scene right now. They really know how to play our heartstrings like an instrument. Something about the blend of indie rock, pop, and synthwave gives the tracks an almost 90’s feeling while still sounding completely retro.

In a previous interview, Steve Wilcoxson, half of Wolf Club, said they even thought about making “Just Drive” a trilogy, but now “… I don’t know if that would work, because I think – given the sort of direction of the latest few demos after Part 2 – I’m not entirely sure if it would fit.” They also related that they’re pushing their sound further than ever before with “Just Drive,” saying “Most of our songs are usually about escape – which everyone needs at the moment – driving away, great nights, skies, stars. All of that imagery that gets pushed a little further.”

Grab a listen to the new single here!