WU LYF, the indie-rock band known for their emotional and heartfelt sound, has released a new single titled “A New Life Is Coming.” The art-rock powerhouse is returning with their first new material in 14 years! It’s been a long, quiet stretch since they parted ways in 2012. Tom McClung and the band recorded the single at Low Four Studios. Their original compositions are rooted in the traditions of the world, his distinct style displayed through the combination of instruments both ancient and modern.
As their recent reunion began, WU LYF frontperson Ellery James Roberts started it with a bang. He made the decision to put an end to his side project Lost Under Heaven. This decision brought the quartet back together again. Fans, many of whom have sworn they’d given up on the franchise by this point, greeted the announcement with glee, their excitement palpable. Alongside the new single, WU LYF announced their first concerts since their breakup, with performances scheduled in Manchester, England, as well as locations in France and Belgium.
Since releasing their one and only full-length, the ecstatic “Go Tell Fire to the Mountain,” WU LYF has toured only once. This revival is a big deal for the band and for their strongly loyal fans. With so many years between concerts, the upcoming shows give fans their first chance to hear their music live. It may be that WU LYF’s sound is an attempt to find those forms anew. Production elements work courageously to usher it beyond traditional bounds, crafting an experience that’s far deeper than any description could provide.
Their songs launch listeners into an emotive, nostalgic space but pair the clenching chest-punch of that nostalgia with a surprising tentativeness. The band’s approach is unpretentious yet profound, opening hearts and minds in a way that dares the listener to really dig how far they’re willing to go. WU LYF subscribes heavily to the artistic philosophy of “Something comes from nothing.” As such, this phrase beautifully summarizes their commitment to artistic embodiment and emotional truth.
The anticipation surrounding “A New Life Is Coming” and the upcoming concerts highlights the band’s evolution while staying true to their roots. As UPROAR kicks off this next chapter, the possibilities are as exciting for the band as they will be for their fans.