In the City is the first single from the upcoming debut EP Purdie’s Dream. Highway Wolf, led by Mick Hellman, is a promising new indie outfit that is hoping to make waves with this first release. The album and this single offer a unique soundscape, charming stories, and a fresh take on classics. In the City is the track from the Eagles that is being given a makeover in this version. The song is a dive into city life.
In the City is all about the experience of a busy, complicated city life and how hard it can be for animals but also for people. Hellman is fond of urban landscapes, however, he also recognizes that desire to escape and run away to the country where things might feel a bit more authentic.
The single offers a unique, exciting sound and a fresh twist on a classic that is sure to please fans of the original and newcomers. In addition to this, it is a solid preview for the upcoming album release, Purdie’s Dream.
If you don’t want to wait until the album is released to get to know Purdie, you can get familiar with this character, inspired by Mick Hellman’s real-life dog of the same name. The dog explores the harsh streets of the neon jungle and gets a taste of city life as he tries to become a real urban wolf. The video was beautifully animated by Josh Clark and features a charming story that gives the song more weight and greater power.
Mick Hellman is an artist who is a relative newcomer to the music scene. The pandemic and the musical skills of his kids inspired him to pick up a long-held interest and now take it into a more professional direction. I made the music he makes alongside plenty of professional, skillful musicians from his inner circles, creating a soundscape with deceptive simplicity and the wide use of a lot of instruments and vocals.
In the City is a deeply humane, profound exploration of life in the city and everything that comes with both the good and the bad. The song comes with a layer of melancholy but also has a solid emotional core, like other music from the Highway Wolf. This outfit is about celebrating the different ways to be and different lifestyles, the ways in which a person can follow their unique calling in life.
You can find the website with additional information over at highwaywolfmusic.com. Follow the band on Instagram @highwaywolfmusic. They offer a musical style that is sure to please fans of indie music and those looking for fresh covers and fresh styles. We are certain to see a lot more amazing work from Highway Wolf and discover many new things that the artist can offer.
