Drawing inspiration from a variety of 80s flavors such as "new romantic" (Spandau Ballet, Duran Duran), Level 42 styled "sophisti-pop", college radio mainstays Squeeze, and harmonies that seem pulled from Little Creatures-era Talking Heads (think "And She Was"...), Wild Cub comprises of singer-songwriter Keegan DeWitt, multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Bullock, Herry West on bass, Dabney Morris on drums, and the lineup rounds out with keyboardist Eric Wilson.
"In the hot night, I hear your voice... that blind horizon tying it's blood red line to the center of choice..."
Be sure to listen to the rhythm sequence throughout the track that features a pronounced echo. The first time I heard Wild Cub's brilliant cut, that echo loop made me think of dropping a coin or rock into a well, and the resulting splash far below. It also brought to mind the echoing drip sound associated with underground cavern systems. It's certain this was intentional, and it's a great addition that really adds atmosphere to an already dreamy piece of music.
If you like what you hear here, check out Wild Cub's entire debut LP, Youth, released in 2013. Other standout tracks include "Wild Light", "Thunder Clatter", and the Chris Isaak "Wicked Game" complimenting "Drive".
I'd also like to extend a hearty handshake to Greg, a true and loyal friend of the Dial, for tipping me off to this wonderful frequency inhabited by Wild Cub!
"Hold on, hold on... I broke my back down waiting on a wishing well..."
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