Song review: From Indian Lakes - The Wilderness

The single “The Wilderness” by From Indian Lakes has been receiving attention as part of the build-up to their upcoming album “Head Void,” set to release on May 15, 2024. The song is described as a reflection on the themes of isolation and loneliness, with a sound that contrasts fragile vocals and light guitar with a full and warm rhythm section. This contrast is said to be characteristic of From Indian Lakes’ shoegaze style.

Joe Vann, the driving force behind the band, has been releasing albums since 2009 and has introduced the new singles “The Flow” and “The Lines” to the public in recent months. “The Wilderness” adds to this collection with its heavy rock influence, which Joe Vann says is reminiscent of the bands he idolized growing up. The song also explores the dangers of relationships and the transitional periods between them.

Critics have noted that the song’s powerful rock elements take it to a place that is specific to Vann’s musical influences, and the upcoming album “Head Void” is anticipated to be a significant release for the band. The single’s originality and the band’s consistent pattern of contrasting sounds in their recent releases suggest that “Head Void” could be a whirlwind of an album.