Slothrust – Wildcard

Slothrust prove they’re impossible to predict with ‘Wildcard’, their most seductive and explosive offering yet. Following 2023’s covers LP ‘I Promise’, the alt-rock duo return with something quite original.

Leah Wellbaum’s vocals start as whispered seduction over hypnotic rhythms, building tension until the unavoidable eruption. The track transforms from siren song to unrestrained pop-metal rage, complete with theatrical choir chanting the title. It’s simultaneously minimal and massive – precisely the kind of contradiction that makes Slothrust magnetic.

Currently working on their sixth LP, Slothrust continue their tradition of subverting expectations. Their previous EP centered around a thunderous take on Ginuwine’s ‘Pony’, proving they excel at making familiar territory feel disruptive. ‘Wildcard’ suggests their forthcoming album will define limits further.