Liverpool's THE WOOD & renowned vocalist BROOKE COMBE present 'Cold Fire' single, previewing new EP
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YouTube https://youtu.be/KHPMDu27nz8
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Bandcamp https://thewood1.bandcamp.com/album/cold-fire
Single teaser video https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MG1MdRMFyxQ
'Romantic Attitude' video https://youtu.be/SxYBkXrs24s
'Days' album (2024) https://thewood1.bandcamp.com/album/days
'Let It Loose' video (2024) https://youtu.be/AplZ2dv2aUI
"Potent and swaggering. With solid songwriting, catchy guitar riffs and sonic hooks, the duo present a winning lesson in sonic with an “instant classic... a precious listening experience" ~ The Spill Magazine
"It would be no exaggeration to say that the entire album is a stunning debut effort... Grounding and soul-searching, this album is packed with raw head-turning talent" ~ XS Noize
Liverpool-based duo The Wood are back with the single 'Cold Fire', the first taste of their new EP by the same name, to be released on October 31st via Riverdream Records.
Here,Alex Evans(vocals) andSteve Powell(guitar and bass) are joined bya very special guest - ex-Island Records vocalistBrooke Combe, fresh from an appearance onLater With Jools Hollandand having just supported Lionel Richieon his UK-Ireland summer tour andBenson Booneon his US tour this last month. She’s tasked herself with bringing more soul to the masses, so she’s in more than appropriate company with The Wood. A shared mission it seems.
The balmy blues chords of an electric piano open before Combe's timeless soul voice steps quietly into a willing spotlight. She’s upfront in the mix, singing to your face; yet it feels close and personal. 'Cold Fire' soothes its way toward the chorus, building around a conclave of gospel harmonies and a sultry, simmering groove.
The arrival of Alex Evans’ voice, tumbling down the registers and through the changes, comes edged with a pure soul grit. A perfect storm of gospel, soul, jazz and rock, and its real. It feels ageless, an uncut gem of a song presented in the most natural way.
This past summer, The Wood shared their funkier-than-thou version of 'Romantic Attitude'(theJohn Fitch and Associatesrare soul classic). Screaming to be heard and then shrugging it off with an insistent funk groove, Powell’s spectacular psyched-up six stringed wig-outs feature as standard, sounding like the party you really wish you’d gone to.
This EP was mastered by Pete Maher (U2, Nick Cave, Depeche Mode, Pixies. Nine Inch Nails)and produced bySteve Powell- an expert at unearthing sonic magic. He has recorded many notable artists records, includingMichael Head and The Strands, John Power,def.fo, The Stairsand Ella Guru, and both also produced and played guitar on the firstMichael Head and the Red Elastic Band record 'Arturius Revisited' and the number one indie album'Adios Senor Pussycat'.
Rewinding a few years, Evans and Powell met while Evans was recording at hisArk Recording Studios, located amongst the imposing brick edifices of Liverpool's ancient dockland. Released in 2024, their debut 'Days'album(previewed by 'Let It Loose'), also involved Martin Smith and Simon James (The Coral, Shack) on brass and Jake Howden-Woodward (Nova Twins)on drums.
The Wood bring rock solid grooves and melodies full of beauty, passion and genuine feeling. Creating music that is difficult to categorise yet somehow sounds familiar, they cleverly mesh soul, rock, folk and a myriad of alternative sounds in songs filled with purpose and an innate sense of release.
As of October 17, 'Cold Fire (feat. Brooke Combe)' is available everywhere online, includingBandcampandSpotify. The full EP, now availablefor pre-order, will be released on October 31.
TRACK LIST
1. Cold Fire (feat. Brooke Combe)
2. Romantic Attitude
3. Hold On
4. Wait For The Sun
SINGLE CREDITS
Written by Steve Powell & Alex Evans
Alex Evans – vocals
Steve Powell – guitar & bass
Brooke Combe – vocals
Jake Woodward – drums
Mike Smith – organ
Rob Stringer – piano
Charlie Griffiths – backing vocals
Clair Griffiths – backing vocals
Amy Chalmers – violin
Matt Phillips – cello
Rachel Nicholas – viola
Produced & recorded by Steve Powell at Ark Recording Studios, Liverpool
Mastered by Pete Maher
Single cover graphics by Alex Evans
EP cover graphics by Alex Evans & Ed Rimmer
Released by Riverdream Records 2025
Artist photos byJohn Johnson
Publicity byShameless Promotion PR
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