Wuji, the Vancouver-based alternative rock band, is making waves with their latest release, "Transcendence." The quartet, comprised of Andrew Kashak (vocals/guitar), Jeremy Krenbrink (bass/vocals), Michael Broddy (drums), and Tyler Dallas (guitar/backing vocals), formed in 2019 after a house party sparked a musical collaboration. Drawing inspiration from legends like Nirvana, Tame Impala, and Pink Floyd, Wuji has crafted a sound that pays homage to '90s alternative, psychedelic rock, shoegaze, and grunge.
The album, recorded at Little Red Sounds and Flash
Recording, carries a thematic undercurrent of duality, exploring the interplay
between light and darkness in life's experiences. "Transcendence,"
the lead track, delves into the narrative of a reluctant messiah figure, while
"Fish Tank" tackles the complexities of sexual repression and abusive
relationships through jangly punk surf rock. The band's ethos, rooted in
Taoism, is evident in their pursuit of balance and spirituality.
Noteworthy achievements include performances at Fox Cabaret
and the Tune It Down Turn It Up festival, along with a stellar review from
Simon Le Bon's Sirius XM station, Whooosh! Wuji's dedication to authenticity
shines through in the recording process, where raw, single takes dominate the
vocals and drum sections. As they gear up for a series of hometown shows and
prepare to release another EP, Wuji stands as a torchbearer, infusing their
life experiences with the sounds that shaped their musical journey. In the
words of the band, "Transcendence was us infusing our life experiences
with the sound we grew up listening to. Hopefully, we can hold a torch in
tribute to our biggest idols growing up."
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