Wunderhorse: "The Next Big Thing?"

[@natereiter11]

The well goes much deeper than Midas. I hope you check out the first record. My favorite of 2022. Voice of a generation.

[@whyisntitpossible404]

Hey Nate. I'm a big fan of Cub but thought the songs on Midas were all a bit simple, and didn't have as much replay value as the ones on their debut. It seems that most people think the opposite- that Midas blows Cub out the water. What do you think?

[@natereiter11]

@whyisntitpossible404 I will say that my initial reaction to Midas was the same as yours. As you said, glorious chord progressions and orchestration. Midas is like the In Utero record (and recorded at Pachyderm), more raw, and like the same chord progression throughout nearly every song. No middle 8, no changes. In that way it was disappointing because the journey on Cub is breathtaking. I felt like this batch of songs is similar to contemporary pop artists in what might be considered a "boring", same throughout arrangement. A lot of the drama relies on where Jacob takes the lyrics and melody. I will say the more I listen to Midas, the more it grows on me. All of the passion is still there, and the songs are touching even in such simple forms. I imagine it was on purpose. For some reason (Cub? Jacob?) I have all the faith in the world that they'll keep churning out great songs. State-side they are finally hitting Minneapolis, so I'm going to see them this winter. And my buddy and I are driving to Chicago to see them at the Metro the night before. I suspect there won't be a ton of opportunities to see them in small venues in the future.

[@Cloud-sl5gy]

@@whyisntitpossible404100% agree

[@GibbyBoy2831]

@@natereiter11touching on your last point, they’ve went from headlining a 500 capacity venue in Glasgow to nearly 2000 within the space of 18 months. Sold Out both times as well. The trajectory is crazy.

[@natereiter11]

@@GibbyBoy2831 all deserved. And what a community of fans... ✌

[@AndrewKnight-t9c]

Forget Oasis reunions, as a 53 year old I can attest that rock music is live and well thanks to fontaines and wunderhorse.

[@CheeseWyrm]

Yep! If Oasis wanted to rekindle some rock credo - then they should be sounding like Wunderhorse IMHO

[@buckets4518]

You really need to listen to their live stuff as well Justin. Teal & Arizona are my two standouts; so raw and emotional.

[@JeremiahPickardMusic]

Absolutely love Wunderhorse, got to see them live shortly before the new album came out. I absolutely would recommend everything they've done but especially Silver from it.

[@JeremiahPickardMusic]

Also, belting this (and basically everything else) with the audience was transcending.

[@donnachamccormack6330]

Teal is honestly everything everyone is saying and more. It’s a sensational song in a lot of ways

[@karinlouise5489]

I like this. His phrasing and storytelling reminds me a bit of Lloyd Cole. I’m glad poetry isn’t completely dead. It gives me hope.

[@plwadodveeefdv]

wouldn't be surprising to hear bob dylan was an inspiration

[@karinlouise5489]

It seems like they’re super loud and intense live from what I’ve heard. Nothing else is going on in February in Chicago besides a polar vortex, so I picked up a ticket to see them. A friend of mine said they remind him of Archers of Loaf live, that’s a 👍 for me.

[@johnnymancspice]

Yer noice, I thought Lloyd Cole meets Nick Cave.

[@YungFusebox]

​@@karinlouise5489 they're fantastic live, come back here to let us know how it went!

[@nickharrison1604]

@@johnnymancspice A bit like The Hold Steady too, remember them?

[@OperationBlueprint]

10:52 here you see a man fully convinced by Wunderhorse. Justin's in a trance 😅 Glad you're enjoying this. British guiter music is so back!

[@heatherjane910]

Just bought tickets to see them in Denver, Colorado in February thanks to you, Justin.

[@finlayrolfe865]

That gig will change the way your view music at the moment, Midas is the TIP of the iceberg of how diverse they are

[@LesterWard-jo5oo]

BEEN WAITING FOR THIS CROSSOVER SINCE 2022

[@OperationBlueprint]

Their first album is the best record I've heard YEARS. Genuinely brilliant the whole way through. I haven't listened to MIDAS yet. Still on thr first one

[@swiftlymurmurs]

Midas for me wasn't quite my favourite, but I know a lot of people do really like it and there's certainly some bangers on there still

[@johnfallon4319]

Thank you for this. A real lack of Wunderhorse hype considering how destined they are for greatness. They have been my favourite band ever since I first heard ‘Purple’ two years ago. They are just as good live!

[@thomasarmstrong9377]

Found out about these guys at the start of March this year and got hooked. Midas is an album with no skips for me, my favourite song by them doesn't stay the same for long. They're already working on Album 3. I saw them in Leeds this October, which was my first concert and they were bloody phenomenal. The Pixies-ness is quite a good observation, as they were support for them on one of their tours. As well as supporting Fontaines D.C. again, they're supporting Sam Fender again too. I lost my Stepdad this January, and when I discovered Wunderhorse a few months afterwards, their music helped me so much, to cope with my grief - honestly, I didn't know what to feel/do/say when I went through it, but this band made a tough time a lot easier for me and I have never felt that way until hearing them for the first time. Me and him had a shared bond of music, he showed me a lot of bands that I now love; I only wish that I had found these guys sooner, because I know for sure that he would have enjoyed them too. That may sound cliché, I know, but I do genuinely feel that way. Thanks for everything Paul...

[@Jade-ms2ys]

thanks for the awesome recommendation make me want to play LOUD ---and as usual so cool how Justin picks up guitar and vocals so easily... genius.

[@amberandmom5367]

Because of your channel Justin, I have just found a new fantastic band to enjoy. Thanks so much for reviewing Wunderhorse. Love the channel. Liz xx

[@ArthurCronin-es7kz]

Excellent stuff. It was brave of the Fontaines DC to pick a support act that could outshine them. They might have to turn the volume down when the support act are on.

[@haroldbaker555]

With all due respect to Wunderhorse, they are not on the same level

[@finlayrolfe865]

@@haroldbaker555members of Fontaines have said they think that wunderhorse are better than them already tbf

[@samy4523]

@@finlayrolfe865 for me the difference is that fontaines are more willing to explore new sounds and be more creative when jacob slater from wunderhorse is a better songwriter. Having seen them both live twice fontaines just edge it for me

[@finlayrolfe865]

@ true, but you have to remember that Fontaines are 3 years and 2 albums ahead of wunderhorse, if you listen to Jacob’s first album (Pinky, I love you) then you can see development in style, I think the band needs time to develop like Fontaines DC have so I think that’s a harsh view on them from that perspective

[@haroldbaker555]

@@finlayrolfe865 look I'm not going to pretend that Jacob and Wunderhorse are not talented, but to me they sound far more derivative and less inventive than Fontaines. However, to be fair some critiqued Fontaines in the same way to begin with so I am looking forward to where they will take their music as they grow as a band.

[@sirtogii5216]

Great tune. Gonna have to look into these guys, cheers

[@KyTaundry]

Listen to their live version of Teal that's on their channel, unreal!

[@michaelhousman9604]

Very Lou Reed/David Byrne and Joe Strummer style vocals. Really cool song!

[@CheeseWyrm]

Hits a lot of cool buttons for me, with hints of: Pixies, Lloyd Cole, Lou Reed, Joe Strummer, Hothouse Flowers, The Saints ... Much to like!

[@Dismythed]

I haven't heard anything like that in a long time. You caught the same things I did. This guy really knows how to write, sing and present a song (poem) in its best form. The riff I thought was Green Dayish and the singing reminded me of Guthrie and Dylan.

[@alfiemm0975]

I went to my first ever gig a couple of weeks ago to see these guys as they're one of my favourite bands and they're nothing short of incredible. Seeing them live is a whole different kind of experience that I have never felt before and I highly advise anyone to go to one of their shows as disappointment will not be an outcome (plus you will get bragging rights in a few years about how you saw these lads live before they became superstars).

[@ddiaz28]

That was great. I love watching your reactions. Helps me find great new rock bands to listen to!

[@markthornton8056]

My son (17) got me (54) into Wunderhorse. 'Butterflies' is my personal favourite but (as others on here have said) catch some of their live stuff: performing 'Superman' at Kentish Town a strong recommend.

[@robbiereilly3161]

I saw them last year in Camden & earlier this year at Leeds fast. Absolutely unreal band live. Seriously the very best out there, theyre so special. Would recommended watching a live version of Poppy & July if you wanna see their range. Seriously special band.

[@nathanhodgkinson6602]

Just a brilliant band. Fckin superb live & both albums are quality.

[@garageflower1905]

They are a genuine band. I had the pleasure of meeting Jacob after a very intimate gig in Brighton at the start of 2023. A lovely guy and it makes sense him telling me that his influences were more Neil Young and Dylan. Their live performance really blows your mind too, Cub was my album of 2022.

[@juliarenaultartist5247]

100% agree that Wunderhorse are ones to watch. I saw them at the Isle of Wight Festival. One of the highlights of the Friday, along with The Darkness and The Pretenders.

[@lesliehutchins326]

Justin I am wearing the same plaid as I watch! Of course,mine is my bathrobe,but I know VIV would be proud!❤❤

[@DRCRANKNSTEIN]

Dear Justin, I just today watched the performance of The Darkness at the Monsters of rock 2024 cruise, and I really must say- that The Darkness performance was totally outstanding...the ingredients of your band especially you and Dan being brothers is matchless, and where do you get the energy for such a supercharged performance?, you guys have an wonderful teamwork and delivery, that no other band could stand up to, at least on this cruise concert series. hat's off to you, you bandmates, your superb guitar playing, singing, and especially your entertaining stage humor and dialog with the auidence- this was all top class- you guys are The Queen of the current rock world...a class A act of musical talant, songwriting, and performance. thank you Justin and The Darkness.

[@Elwooddudes]

Saw these guys live earlier this year, I was blown away! All great players and very tight as a band 🤘🏼

[@finnhague5552]

Hahaha he finally did it I love this band beyond anything they embody so much

[@joexkid9059]

Seen them live 3 times this year, absolutely unreal every time

[@MrTripleA88]

Been Stellar was another opener for Fontaines D.C. and they blew me away!

[@annipreuss]

What you said about them sounding like they don’t want to sell you the album is very fitting actually. Because their thing with this record was making it sound very “live” and raw with the imperfections still in it. That what they thought they lacked in the previous album.

[@lawrenceprice4245]

Cheers for the heads up I shall check them out.

[@sampoole0510]

Excellent stuff. Wunderhorse are amazing, saw them in Birmingham last month and they were incredible. Known them since the first album. Gonna be the next big thing I hope!

[@ElsieAng456]

I saw a video of you doing up Ren's tie for the awards show last summer and it was adorable, thanks for helping my Boi as a Renegade for the last just over a year 🤘💖🌹

[@trufflehuffer]

I think “nonchalance” is the word you’re looking for. LOVE this review. Thank you! 🙏

[@45artpm27]

You always find a way to brighten the day. 🖤🎤🎵

[@russellnewton6660]

I’ll hold my hands up, they’re new to me, but I’ll definitely check them out. 👍

[@RosieHarp]

The Westwood suit is very dashing 👍

[@robbie.j7639]

Was listening to this thinking, why does this feel familiar to me, took me a while but finally figured it out, it has got the same sort of flow as "Don't Go" by Hothouse Flowers. Don't know why it just sparked something in my head, love both the tracks though :)

[@kavenkruber532]

Fortunate to have seen Wunderhorse twice, a year apart. Unbelievable difference in crowds over that period but the performance was as incredible as the first. Epilogue and Morphine blow me away. Please cover Do Nothing, insane musicians that deserve more attention.

[@KordTaylor]

Ok music. Thank you as I have not heard them. I need to listen to more. I’m a bit more on the melodic but yeah might be cool.

[@just_for_u3-nw7ed]

The best part is that Jacob Slater (the lead singer) barks on stage

[@maxmustermann-hx3fx]

just saw them two days again at opener for the fontaines dc concert. They were really great!

[@ZuzuTheLemon]

Don't read the Midas story Justin, your half remembered, made up mythology has always been much more fun.

[@aprilkurtz1589]

Had me in the first and only four chords. Love it when a band does that, The Darkness does, too. Fuck, it's great when that happens, and it happens so rarely, but I'm such a picky jerk. I'm really impressed and off to download the whole album. Poetry that doesn't give a shit. Amazing. Four chords and the truth! Thank you, plaid smartarse friend!

[@mantraray1963]

You both played the Friday at the Isle of White festival in June...I watched you on the main stage and Wunderhorse later in the Big Top 😎 Brilliant from both bands 👏👏👏👏

[@benjoyce7487]

I fell in love with Wunderhorse after seeing them support for Sam Fender in Dublin June 2023. I've seen them twice more since then, at the O2 Forum Kentish Town November 2023 and the Manchester Academy this last October. Their music is so so so good, and it's even better live. They are INCREDIBLE performers- would recommend watching their set live at TRNSMT 2024, or the full recording of their gig at the Forum. And just listen to Teal. Over and over again. It's amazing.

[@Jchapman1611]

Justin, wunderhorse are so good I'm glad you did a reaction video for them

[@PostBrexitPop]

Superb

[@eweng903]

Live performance of the week must surely go to Sleep Token who, despite III (bass) and IV (guitars) being too ill to play, completed a full concert in Zurich. Imagine an illness hit The Darkness at the start of their European tour, with only the vocalist and drummer able to perform live? The show could clearly go on.

[@madisonstiver]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR THIS

[@FayeBarnesMusic]

Hi Justin, I want to say thank you so much for educating me on The Cult! I had heard of the band before, but your passion on the subject prompted me to listen with a new ear, and last week I went to see them live in Manchester. The gig was great (what a set of pipes Ian Astbury has!!) I was secretly hoping The Darkness may have supported, both being British bands and remembering you hung out with those guys at a festival this summer - 'Open Fire' would have gone down a treat! Alas, the universe had other plans and delivered a support act of the most unusual and interesting kind... Jonathan Hultén. I was captivated and bewitched by his mesmerising performance. I implore you to check him out if you haven't done so already. Goth-folk, it's beautifully dark 🖤🖤🖤 Love and light

[@anetakibanaki6350]

Pity though when you touch your food and it also turns into gold😂Might be a bit harder to digest😅 Cool song, thanks for chosing it😊

[@lofo7703]

Glad Justin's covering wubderhorse. I've seen them a few times now, great live band.

[@MrDobalinaMistaBobDobalina]

Talk talk by talk talk is the only one that springs to mind

[@graney15118]

Jacob’s solo album is mentioned here……listen to the track “untitled”, honestly one of the most touching songs I’ve ever listened to

[@ironiccockney1298]

The dead pretties were excellent but only had three songs then, these turned up just as I got into the deads. Went to see em at electric ballroom and they were having it!

[@spencerjose891]

Was just turned on to these fellas a few weeks ago. They’re great!

[@beng4466]

The first album especially is a must-listen for all guitarists!

[@TheLeveragemusic]

Lovely

[@JuiceGuy07]

Knew you'd have to get here eventually. Glad you like. Mk.gee next!

[@Kiwi_aleek]

You should listen to a band called The Amazons, possibly one of the best bands around at the moment. I'd recommend listening to, dark visions, in my mind, ready for something, warning sign and their new song pitch black. "Georgia" also has an incredible guitar solo.

[@Angelicus-p5p]

1985 Slow, Things Have Not Been the Same. Kinda reminds me of their irreverance. Slow rose up from frat parties to the Expo 86 stage, where the lead stripped naked and burned their career in one performance. Seattle area grunge bands followed these guys. Great flash-in-the-pan story for you!

[@JuniorD1975]

High Vis and Wunderhorse are the guitar bands I’ve been waiting for. Are we finally gonna get a renaissance of real guitar bands? It’s about time.

[@auralfixxation6702]

I definitely get an early (first four or so releases) Pixies vibe from this.

[@HaigyTV]

Hope you do some more videos on Wunderhorse. Undoubtedly the best band around at the moment. Got a good mix of heavy stuff and slow striped back stuff. The lead singer, Jacob, also has some solo stuff that’s impressive too.

[@byronteehandunne]

Best band I ever saw live

[@mylene_vlr]

Looking dapper in this suit! 👌🏻 Midas, don't touch people and turn them into gold statues. Finally another good punk rock band! 🤘

[@stevecasemusic]

“Snap ‘em off and sell ‘em” for the win!

[@jameshopperstead1647]

I hear a touch of early Pixies in that. Worth exploring!

[@williamfield9585]

“Got a hell of a range actually, which he just can’t be bothered to use” New favourite quote acquired

[@rtk9000]

Love them. Cub is a beautiful album. Not got stuck into Midas yet. Seen them in Glasgow, But got too drunk. Maybe see them supporting Sam Fender in December. That would be a show

[@lukashrvy6128]

Would love to see you cover xiu xiu, a legendary band in the indie scene. Their most recent album is a great place to start, particularly the songs Veneficium or Common Loon.

[@benmills9411]

I get The stranglers a little bit with the delivery of the vocals

[@cath3638]

Great lyrics, awesome music! Midas story..everything he touched turned to gold -which was great -until he touched his daughter...

[@James-ly3wf]

Straight off the bat, just going by the picture ,that tv mini series called “pistol” looks like great fun. Easy to create a drinking game watching that. Snarl: 1 sip. Spit: 2 sips. Anarchy symbol: 3 sips. Two finger salute: ect ect

[@GavinMcLeod]

best band on the planet. Jacob is a supreme talent.

[@bobbler42]

I’m getting Tombstone Blues by way of Brown-Eyed Girl in Stranglers’ clothing? The stranglers may just be misidentifying Van initially.

[@Mogojoegotube]

Without a doubt the next big thing. Pretty unique sound compared to other rock bands that are active atm, good looking frontman whos charismatic so you've got all the ingredients you need to become a superstar in music.

[@marksampson5522]

Fontaines.DC and Wunderhorse have been highlights this year 🙏

[@_alifeallmine_]

I bloody love ‘Wunderhorse’, the new one is fantastic, their first was my favourite Album of that year, I listened to it constantly throughout it, spruiking it to everyone I know. ‘Leader Of The Pack’ is a must, but to go to the other end of the spectrum, listen to ‘Morphine’, it’s transcendent.

[@itsJamesHDjpe]

More wunderhrose please !!

[@dannyburns3833]

This is the first time I've also heard this song... My first thought on the overall song brought me straight to bob Dylan and the hurricane...anyone else think this? He even sings like bob, and I mean in that sort of talk singing style

[@Magicalfilm]

Shades of Mark E Smith and The Fall 👍

[@arcd]

Definitely hearing that in the Midas la la la la…

[@SampleRate-w2w]

Sounds good

[@niallq8447]

Good band they are.

[@niallq8447]

Quite velvet underground like.

[@benmills9411]

Love to hear your thoughts on Mk.gee! Just been to one of his gigs and his guitar work and general sound is something I’ve not really heard before

[@DeanChapter]

Saw them when they supported Fontaines in 2022. Very good.

[@weirdcritter]

That guitar instantly makes me think of Sondre Lerche's 'The Tape'

[@MiaBeedo]

I got a distinct Tom Petty vibe at one point. Then transported to the punk 80s. Then his own individual stamp of talent and creativity. The lyrics are 🔥

[@amypauley2551]

Poetry! 🎉

[@Nicolasmondragon707]

Justin Fucking Hawkins Rides Againnnnnnn!!! 🎸🎶🎶🎶

[@blackline66]

Nonchalant… was what you were looking for 😊

[@buckets4518]

If there was a band I could buy stocks in, it would be Wunderhorse.

[@stevebeaver1189]

Saw them last month at Glasgow Barrowlands. I thought that they would be a great live band but they were even better. Incendiary is the word that came to mind. He also has zero chat, just tune after tune. The only thing I heard him say was, 'They say that this is the best venue in the world... (pause)... they might be right.' Anyway, a young sell out crowd on a Tuesday night tells me that guitar music is still alive and kicking.

[@pollybott67]

Getting Mark E Smith vocal vibes plus a bit The The feeling

[@GizzyDillespee]

Very Springsteen

[@ichbinich9781]

Tomorrow, in Cologne🎉