Wunderhorse have released their latest offering since their 2024 album ‘Midas’, with ‘The Rope’
The release of the single marks the first piece of new music since the untimely departure of long term bassist, Peter Woodin. Fans were quick to notice the absence of Peter on the early dates of Wunderhorse’s current UK tour. The more eagle-eyed fans also noticed quite quickly that Peter Woodin’s replacement looked rather familiar. Seb Byford, singer in band Sun King, who supported Wunderhorse on their 2023 headline UK tour, appears to be the new addition to the band.
Peter Woodin took to instagram to announce his recent departure, saying, “Thank you, and see ya on the next one.” Whilst Wunderhorse themselves stated, “It’s been a great 7 years, but unfortunately our long-standing friend and bass player Peter Woodin will no longer be working with us moving forward. We wish Peter all the best in his future endeavours.”
New single ‘The Rope’ is set to get the full vinyl treatment, with a limited run of 7”, backed with ‘Arizona (Acoustic)’, available for pre-order from 10AM on the 3rd of June.
Recorded at RAK Studios in London with producer Loren Humphrey (Tame Impala, Florence + The Machine), ‘The Rope’ was finished and recorded just a few weeks before the band set off on their recent UK tour, according to a press release.
The song got its official debut with a performance on Later With Jools Holland on June 1st. Wunderhorse’s debut album ‘Cub’ was an instant success and was the catalyst for the band’s growth until the much anticipated release of their sophomore album, ‘Midas’, which did not hold up to the same critical acclaim as ‘Cub’, but quickly gained popularity amongst Wunderhorse’s eager fanbase nonetheless.
Tom Morgan of Clash magazine commented, “There’s a very fine line between pared-down and underdeveloped, and several tracks on ‘Midas’ tip in the wrong direction.” in response to Wunderhorse’s 2024 album ‘Midas’.
The band have just finished a 6 date tour across the UK & Ireland and now set off for a mammoth run of 40 shows, spanning Europe, the US and Australia.
Wunderhorse are also set to play Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds, and TRNSMT festivals this summer.
