Wunderhorse have shared a moody new single titled ‘The Rope’, following the band’s debut performance on Later with Jools Holland.
The new track, which Wunderhorse have been playing at some of their gigs during their recently completed UK tour and the Holland-presented show, is their first bit of new material since the exit of their bassist Peter Woodin.
According to a press release, the moody new track was written and recorded mere weeks before their tour at London’s RAK Studios with producer Loren Humphrey.
The song will be available on a limited edition 7” vinyl with B-side, ‘Arizona (acoustic)’. Fans can pre-order the vinyl record from indie record stores from June 3 at 10am BST.
Last month, Wunderhorse announced Woodin’s exit through a social media post, after fans spotted that the bassist was not present during the filming of Later With Jools Holland.
The post announcing Woodin’s departure read: “It’s been a great 7 years, but unfortunately our long-standing friend and bass player Peter Woodin will no longer be working with us moving forward. We wish Peter all the best in his future endeavours.”
Woodin reposted the picture to his Instagram story, stating: “Thank you, and see ya on the next one.”
Last year, the band released their sophomore album ‘Midas’, which was given a four-star review by NME and described as “a masterclass in the business of evolution”.
“Where that debut album focused on Slater finally becoming the songwriter he had the potential to be, its follow-up reworks and refines his strong storytelling,” it read. “Here, the frontman enriches his lyrics and pairs them with a dash of chaotic energy brought in by his bandmates and the unity between them.
“Though it’s meant to be a second album, ‘Midas’ feels like a fresh start for a group that, through becoming a proper team, has found its way. It may only be a second album, but it looks like the business of Wunderhorse is set to continue to prosper.”