B-Side Guys

Simple gestures can carry profound weight. Raleigh’s Goddamn Wolves understand this on “Get Your Coat,” where the titular invitation becomes both escape route and declaration of devotion. Despite being part of their aptly named “Doom EP,” this track finds light in shared darkness.

The vocal interplay between Chris Weilding and Laura McCullough provides the perfect vehicle for exploring emotional mirroring. When they deliver lines like “When you feel good, that’s the world to me / Everything’s exactly where it ought to be,” their harmonies demonstrate how one person’s mood can color another’s entire reality. The contrast between verses – from pure joy to “face down in the mud in Saugerties” – showcases their range while proving they’ve learned valuable lessons from both Pixies’ dynamics and The New Pornographers’ melodic architecture.

Drew Foglia’s drumming deserves special notice for how it shapes these emotional shifts. His work provides more than just rhythmic foundation; it creates psychological architecture for the song’s exploration of empathy. The production, courtesy of Max Gowan at Found After Dark studio, captures every nuance of this three-piece’s chemistry while maintaining the raw energy of their live performances.

Most striking is how the chorus transforms a mundane moment into something magical. The simple declaration “Let’s go out where things are bright / Get your coat, I’ll get the light” becomes a meditation on how we pull each other through difficult times. It’s the kind of writing that proves Goddamn Wolves have absorbed their influences – from Bully’s intensity to The Beths’ gift for hooks – while developing their own distinct voice.

This latest single suggests their upcoming vinyl compilation will document a band hitting their creative stride. They’ve managed to capture something essential about human connection while keeping both feet firmly planted in rock territory.