Wolf Alice - How Can I Make It OK? (Reading Festival 2022)

Wolf Alice perform How Can I Make It OK? at Reading Festival 2022.
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[@deadlydream]

i dont understand why this band isnt more famous...their songs are amazing

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

Mainstream media does not do anything at all to promote good or talented bands. Record companies don't exist and don't promote live acts like they used to. For a band to be successful without being completely corrupt, they have to go out and tour non-stop. That's what Wolf Alice has been doing for the last 7 or 8 years. They rely on live ticket sales and word of mouth. KZbin and Record Companies don't pay the bills.

[@ashleigh.d]

I knowwww its very frustrating they deserve more recognition

[@СергейИстратов-к9н]

Agree. And the are quite different from each other. Such a good songs.

[@keithbate9405]

They may not have gone mega yet. But they easily sell out 3000 venues . They have played the main stage at Glastonbury a number of times and attracted large crowds.

[@JointFive]

AS A 50 YO, DRUMMBASS, SOUL, FUNK. SHE HAS NO PRESENCE, NO CAPTIV9TY, NOT IT

[@STEOKEO]

She is absolutely gorgeous.

[@pez---]

thanks captain obvious...she's a fantastic vocalist.artist...but yeah

[@jorgew7538]

@@pez--- nothing wrong with a compliment

[@danielcooke9783]

The simple response from El would be the song "Smile". Wolf Alice are a 4 piece band. Wolf Alice are beautiful. The members of Wolf Alice are beautiful. Let's just stick to that right?

[@Vortigan07]

You're right, of course, but I'm afraid that in this day and age you'll get beat down and thoroughly chastised for noticing something like that in a comment section like this!

[@joelhousel1793]

They have such a great sense for dynamics in this performance. I love how restrained she is in the first two choruses and then is in full wail by the third and then pull back by the last phrase of it. Brilliant performance.

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

She belted it out of the park on the last verse...

[@scotmichaelwalker5761]

That is the essence of all their songs. They do movements and switch them up. Nothing repeats. Even when you think a verse or chorus is a repeat, listen and you will hear different underlying sounds, notes. They spend a lot of time producing their songs in the studio, for sure. Very detailed. Superb.

[@wrong2h8]

Check out the pool sessions performamce. Absolutely Amazing version of this song. She BELTS at the end and it is SOLID. you can tell their sound is off here, not their fault, they can't hear. When she keeps reaching up to her in ear monitor and her voice is off key is 100% audio errors.

[@richardcassel24]

Wolf Alice gets better and better, this is a great song and Ellie is beautiful ❤️

[@user-op9mv5lq1u]

Short dress

[@FRESHNESSSSSS]

Such a cracking band. Ellie is not quite normal... in a good way.

[@johngroundmarch7073]

She really embodies the duality of the band's name.

[@daraotl5187]

@@johngroundmarch7073 Never really thought about the duality of the name at all, you're dead right. Screams profanities on songs like Yuk Foo and You're a Germ, then has the most gentle voice on tracks like this, Blush, etc

[@yihangzhang6581]

@@johngroundmarch7073 The name originates from one of Angela Carter's short stories, which exactly shows the wonderful duality of a feral girl's growing personality.

[@richharding7927]

A masterclass in how to construct an epic from two chords. Such an immensely talented band. As a muso, it's also been really interesting noting the development of the live performances of the Blue Weekend material over time. With Joff back, over the summer's festivals in particular, each track has steadily reached what now feels like full maturity in the live setting.

[@lukeh4411]

Very well written and cool take on that subject mate.

[@alandavies8431]

well said sirr

[@TheAgentAssassin]

dreams - fleetwood mac well mostly 2 chords

[@ES-aussie68]

Oh my! That voice is magic

[@alvvaysabel]

The emotional blast at the end was on fire. Great song with a great performance

[@rw4025]

Amazing live band, Ellie's vocals are stunning

[@warmongerel9743]

Amazing that they're playing in front of 250,000 people here and, next month, they'll be playing in front of 300 people, myself included, in a bar in Minneapolis. I really don't understand how nobody has heard of this band.

[@NackDSP]

No kidding. I watched them with maybe 400 people in Seattle this week. It made no sense, but it was fantastic.

[@doctorbetamax539]

Buddy, lots of people have heard of this band and we're all the lucky ones.

[@jimhare8445]

Fortunate to have seen them play twice in small venues 😀

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

They most be fairly popular in Denver. They sold out a 1500 seat theatre twice when I saw them in 2021, then in fall of 2022 just about filled a theatre of 3000. America no longer has good taste though. I'm hoping its just temporary!

[@geetraldinha]

That's fine. There's this one big band that headline many many many festivals on this planet, perform in arena/stadium but still want to perform in small venue, even in a bar. That's fine to balance everything out LOL

[@chrisyorkster2447]

This was my personal favourite song of 2022. I am no musician, but it seems like a simple song in a way, yet just brilliant in every way and really struck a nerve for me.

[@richardsemiatin2587]

She's really gifted.

[@The_Real_Danger_Mouse]

I lose my S%!T every time I hear this song live. This band is more than amazing.

[@MelanieJolie]

Very talented musicians that produce something magical together…one of my favourite bands to see perform live ❤

[@izusblur]

this was so beautiful, the vibe was so euphoric I miss this day. the sun setting during wolf alice and then arctic monkeys after was amazing

[@joewilson9962]

Every time I stumble upon a new live song, I'm reminded why this group is so dynamic. Just a wonderfully nuanced version of this song.

[@denisefreitas6727]

Wolf Alice is even better live! What a performance! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@oliversykes1975]

Ella se merece todo lo que le está pasando, es una diosa, arriba ellie, y arriba Wolf Alice

[@neemo9885]

I STARTED CRYING AT THE END

[@GibsonguyLondon]

I LOVE HER

[@jamieshimmin4377]

this might have been the best performance all weekend!, wasnt that into them but theyre a fave now!

[@john111257]

Stunning Ellie

[@kurt2111]

Wolf Alice being great as always. Greetings from Peru!

[@randyfemrite7525]

I'm sorry, this is the most badass song/performance of all time.

[@dani2049]

Amazing voice

[@steliosskopelitis7218]

simply magnificent, I adore Wolf Alice...

[@tomotero2069]

They deserve everything

[@lofty0326]

Happy color dress 💛 sweet tune🎵

[@jjohansen4749]

This song is sublime….love the mix with the dude’s bass just Thumping!!!

[@frankneudecker4100]

Kann nicht anders..... Beste Live Stimme seit langen.... Bin einfach..... Begeistert 🌹

[@kevinwillsher1054]

Amazing band! Love this song 👌🏻

[@sebastianpacheco9846]

Such a great voice!

[@fynnerss]

I'm actually so upset I didn't decide to see Wolf Alice live

[@randyfemrite7525]

I did; raw power of Led Zeppelin live.

[@martydavis547]

Awesome my favorite band

[@nick_at_night]

They should be the most popular band on the planet rn they deserve so much more. That crowd looked dead. You would think the Arctic Monkeys crowd would be more hyped than that..

[@anp.exe777]

honestly it was not dead in the crowd

[@Hearts4DamageCtrl]

It looks dead on camera but it was better in person

[@tycm8385]

I was there trust me it wasnt dead

[@nick_at_night]

@@Hearts4DamageCtrl oh ok that’s good to hear

[@amylaura6322]

I was right near the front absolutely dancing my back out to Wolf Alice surrounded by bored teenagers in bucket hats standing still and chatting-I was fuming! To be fair to them though, they did leave me room to dance around ahaha (I probably terrified them 😂) Not the crowd that reading used to be unfortunately but there were definitely still WA fans in the crowd loving every second!

[@mrsg9268]

The guy I'm seeing showed me this song. So thankful I met him.

[@steliosskopelitis7218]

Κάθε φορά που ακούω τη φωνή τη φωνή της, νοιώθω τόσο όμορφα, μια ζεστασιά απλώνεται μέσα μου... κ είναι τόσο όμορφη...!!!

[@gracielafernandez3140]

La mejor canción que existe.

[@dayse2010]

Eles cantando juntos em 3:44, que perfeição! 🇧🇷❤

looking already forward to see them live again. what an great band they are

[@malujan]

Amazing song.

[@Baudelaire_TheAccursed]

The Queen of wolves, We love u Ellie, Joff, Theo, Joel. Your are very amazing guys

[@alexander.1616]

КРУТО!!!!!! Аж мурашки по коже бегут 😎👍

[@staxtry]

The best band in the UK!

[@keithbate9405]

Agreed . I saw them live in Birmingham earlier this year and they were excellent. But while this was going on I was watching the National play in Manchester . Awesome . Easily my current favourite band . Been to over 1000 gigs since 1973 . That one is in my all time top ten.

[@alandavies8431]

1 of haha

[@OrangeCounty-zq1qs]

obsessed with this band

[@arieldelpuerto]

Saw them at reading in 2018. They keep improving every time

[@johnnylep]

What a band! Wolf Alice absolutely smashed their Reading set!

[@charliemfc]

That voice, that damn voice

[@alanbauch2815]

Wow, what a voice! Timeless.. so wistful and such delicacy

[@aaronbogert1890]

This will always be my favorite track! After seeing them live November 2021, it finally gave me the courage to come out to everyone 🏳️‍🌈

[@tyrantmusic1]

These guys are just Awesome !

[@baggierols73]

For me, their best song

[@grahamyodude]

I like this song its pretty good.

[@joeterzio7175]

I like how it panned from Ellie to Joff and Joel at first and I was like, "Oh, they're dressed up for this." Then it cut to Theo. lol

[@DuelingPeaks]

Wow, what a voice!

[@alanbauch2815]

Yep I watch this time and time again... And then it hits me, "well that gal looks like one of those models" ..And sure enough, sometimes she really does...

[@wilthomas]

yes she's lovely

[@catherasga]

Fave songgggggggg

[@KimTebrok]

Is it OK to love this band at age 69?😨❤️❤️❤️

[@28Pluto]

Yes!

[@KimTebrok]

@@28Plutothank you👌

[@jjohansen4749]

Well I’m 63 and love them

[@wilthomas]

you're never too old to love great music

[@DMilla0098]

Omg amazing performance!!!!!!!

[@trishhall4522]

That waa so amazing love Ellie

[@Huguirur]

Wonderful performance, perfect in every way

[@afterglowsunshine6820]

best frontwoman out there right now

[@alexmctaggart808]

The best band

[@keithbate9405]

No the National are better and I love Wolf Alice .

[@dirkkannengieer8722]

Just wow!🥰

[@triplegllc.7807]

Awesome band! We love ❤️

[@randyfemrite7525]

This is what Love of My Life was to Queen.

[@JKFlaker]

Gonna see them in October. Can’t wait 😎

[@alexcrystyannavarro9735]

Linda demais! Canta muito

[@marianaevano]

os olhos chegam a se encher de lágrimas de tão lindo!

[@jhonathansantana9033]

Perfeita!!

[@h0pesfall]

She is beautiful

[@husker22chad63]

Sucks waiting for the rest of their performance to come out

[@EllieAngharad91]

Full set is now on BBC iPlayer

[@mexmajim1]

La rola fav de este summer 2022 de Wolf Alice. Gracias gracias gracias, bendiciones amorosas. ✨💖✨✌🏼🎶🙆🏻‍♀️🌹🪶🙏🏼👌🏼🌻🌼👩🏻‍🚀🧑🏻‍🚀💙❤️🧜🏼‍♀️🧜🏼‍♂️👻👻

[@megeggegg]

it's the surprise key change for me

[@LunarCosmic]

yeah, she belted her voice on the last verse

[@marianasampaioflor6413]

Um lugar onde eu gostaria de estar...

[@jeffthepug6179]

This band deserves way more credit than they get. I thought their set was way better than Arctic Monkeys

[@garmen-]

Different strokes for different folks I guess because I don’t think I’ve ever disagreed with something more than that

[@keithbate9405]

In my opinion Arctic Monkeys like Oasis/Radiohead /Arcade Fire all overrated. I liked Radiohead until/including OK Computer. Then too pretentious. Never liked Oasis. Artic Monkeys can't see what the fuss is. Muse do it a lot better as well as Wolf Alice of course.

[@davidcurillo4998]

@@keithbate9405 muses first three albums maybe and the rest is trash sorry also Radiohead is good listen to there later live in the basements for there later albums are magical also there's a magic to the lyrics of young Alex turner and oasis are shit noel stole so much

[@keithbate9405]

@@davidcurillo4998 I only like Radiohead's first Three albums. The rest is boring and pretentious. Don't care for Arctic Monkeys at all. We agree about Oasis though !

[@django02]

I saw the Arctic Monkeys open for the Black Keys some years ago and I could hardly wait for their set to be over and done with. Ugh. I liked Wolf Alice's music the first time I heard them and still do.

[@godzillas6301]

amazing how shes got an excellent voice and yet most songs they dont use this !

[@cathyshuter417]

Superb!

[@lizdowner14]

Fucking ace. Such a wonderful piece of music... sublime...😊

[@muskyread]

Can't rate them highly enough👍

[@milagrosormenovaldivia4203]

my favorite band

[@keithbate9405]

Do you know the National ? Listen to "anyone's ghost , Oblivions

[@milagrosormenovaldivia4203]

@@keithbate9405 yes i know them but Im not a huge fan .Im gonna listen that songs thanks :)

[@keithbate9405]

@@milagrosormenovaldivia4203 You could also try the following : Interpol "into the night", Laura Oergolizzi "Lost on You" , London Grammar "America",

[@jaynelson8288]

over editing is a hazard but then . . . . Uh Hum, can't wait to be close for a hopeful show in the NYC area in 2023. Plez

[@mnkimlee1565]

엄청난 하모니 최고다 흥해라

[@MiCenicero1]

Ya vengan a México!!!!!! 🇲🇽❤️🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@dani2049]

Sii

[@aleee-6164]

VOCAAALSSSSSS

[@jon-umber]

Ellie fucking rules

[@aaronmcclelland5786]

Jesus this is good especially when they speed up fuckin raw energy and passion top fuckin band!

[@tilstrim2944]

I JUST WANT THEM TO COME TO MEXICO

[@chetdog]

Imagine performing in front of all those people

[@allenprice391]

This version a bit more rocking cool

[@adrianveidt6926]

Fleetwood Mac vibes all over the place.

[@javiera4658]

💙💙💙

[@danuarramadhanto8711]

formidable cool please

[@Amber_xo_133]

Wolf Alice or Florence + Machine? WA: Like FATM: Comment

[@AndreideLosSantos]

fucking great

[@vokolito1]

❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@tommyross1872]

Fanfuckintastic..

[@davidlance5310]

Calling it, Next album she’s going to go full Sharon Del Adel/Tarja Turunen

[@c.callanan4008]

Lol... I really hope not! But there is a pattern....

[@joliecide]

Ellie Rowsell = BABE

[@westendwatch]

would have been nice if the boys had dressed up as Abba too😀