
Wunderhorse: Pioneers of Scrap Heap Anthems

At the heart of every overturn junkyard or forgotten alley of memories, you might just hear the distant sound of redemption. Wunderhorse, a band synonymous with finding beauty in the discarded, has once again elevated the misfits’ hymns to anthemic status with their latest album, ‘Midas’. Shedding any shackles of self-consciousness, this band has channeled frustrations into a bullish defiance, all the while voyaging through their blistering, yet profoundly reflective collection of tracks. Here’s how the magic of ‘Midas’ unfolds:
The emotion-tinged atmosphere of initial studio sessions, where rawness supersedes perfection.
The spontaneous creation of ‘Midas’, a track that turned into a creative keystone for the entire album.
The critical decision not to sanitize their instincts, preserving the garage-band veracity of their roots.
The journey from the city confines to a coastal retreat that shaped their sonic trajectory.
The live performances, where unpredictability and improvisation enthrall and keep their music visceral.
Through the pulsating beats, gritty lyrics, and unapologetic delivery, Wunderhorse remains a testament to the power of grit over gloss. With an influence spread as wide as the forgotten pages of history they sing about, they refuse to be sidelined or polished down to obliversion. Instead, ‘Midas’ stands as an ugly portrait, a raw capture that demands attention not through shiny production but through its sheer, impassioned existence.
“That’s where these songs live, on that scrap heap of forgotten stuff,” as the band’s frontman Jacob Slater puts it. It is a strong reminder that often what is left behind carries the most potent stories. ‘Midas’ is more than an album; it’s a battle-cry from the outskirts, a rebel’s manifesto that resonates with anyone who’s ever felt thrown aside by the breakneck pace of the modern world.