Raleigh’s Goddamn Wolves return with ‘The DOOM EP’, a sharp, hook-laden collection that pairs raw energy with introspective lyricism. Drawing inspiration from alternative legends like Pixies and The New Pornographers while embracing the modern edge of bands like The Beths and Bully, the trio blends urgency with melody in a way that feels refreshingly current.
Clocking in at four tracks in length, ‘The DOOM EP’ captures a sense of looming uncertainty while refusing to surrender to despair. Lead single ‘We’re Doomed’ may sound ominous, but its message leans toward resilience rather than resignation, a reminder that the fight isn’t over unless you stop trying. ‘Later Than You Think’ showcases bassist Laura McCullough stepping into the spotlight, her vocals adding a fresh dimension to the band’s dynamic interplay.
Meanwhile, ‘Get Your Coat’ takes a slightly unexpected turn with its lighter, more melodic feel, an older track given new life, complete with a spontaneous piano contribution from Dakota Proctor of Raleigh’s Ooze Box. The EP closes with ‘So Long’, a song born from remote collaborations during lockdown, now transformed with live instrumentation and a stirring three-part harmony that lingers long after the final note.
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Max Gowan at Found After Dark, ‘The DOOM EP’ captures a band at its most collaborative and creatively charged. With more new material already in the works, Goddamn Wolves prove that even in uncertain times, their music remains a powerful force; equal parts defiant and deeply human.
