B-Side Guys

First impressions matter, and Brooklyn’s Wool Drive arrives fully formed with “Hollow,” a debut single that plants its flag firmly in the territory between shoegaze’s wall of sound and indie rock’s sharp edges.

Drawing from the guitar-forward traditions of ’90s and 2000s alternative rock, the band demonstrates remarkable confidence in their sonic approach. Rather than merely mimicking their influences, they use familiar elements – layered guitars, propulsive rhythms, and atmospheric production – as building blocks for something that feels both nostalgic and immediate.

The track’s stated goal of being “loud and fast with lyrics sprinkled with irony” proves to be more than just aspiration. The production maintains clarity within the chaos, allowing individual elements to shine through while still creating the immersive experience shoegaze fans crave. This balance suggests a band that understands not just the sound but the purpose of their chosen genres.

As debut singles go, “Hollow” serves both as mission statement and promise of things to come. Wool Drive may be drawing from well-established traditions, but they’re clearly ready to add their own chapter to Brooklyn’s ongoing noise-rock narrative.