In Review:

Wild Cub

Youth

Wild Cub may be new on the music scene, but their electro-pop is nothing short of radiantly infectious. The American band released their debut LP Youth back in 2013, then added a few new tracks and commentary late this January with Mom + Pop records ( famous for indie alums: Andrew Bird, Flume, Neon Indian, and Metric). Wild Cub's lead singer Keegan DeWitt proves to be a man of many talents, having composed the score for 2013's indie documentary "Inocente" which took home an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. Don't be fooled, this isn't a one-man show: DeWitt's decision to leave his day job and mesh with multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Bullock, drummer Dabney Morris, bassist Harry West, and keyboardist Eric Wilson united captivating lyrics with the construction of a fresh wave of synth-pop dramatizing the fast-paced life we all aspire to have in our youth. Every track weaves and builds intensely and you can't help but bop along with every catchy trill. DeWitt's lyrics paint the scenes of seemingly dark and never-ending summer nights and love gone miscommunicated while intricate instrumentals pulse in harmony on every track. Single "Straight No Turns" is euphoric of the soul and raw funk emitted by Daft Punk's Random Access Memories, but breathes its own flavor with almost tropical-like influences and timeless synth that hasn't been on the market in decades. 

Since the album's release, the band has collaborated with Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. and Twin Shadow for remixes of their songs and covering Atlas Genius. Then later year the American band was spun into the spotlight with their hit single "Thunder Clatter" endorsed by Bose and used in their summer commercial.  We not only see many more endorsements in their future, but an incandescent home in their forever young fans' hearts and a blossoming musical career.  Youth not only lives up to its title, but it encompasses its  seasoned listeners with jives of the early 80's; yet, keeping it modern enough to be enjoyed by today's demanding teens. Wild Cub has announced a few dates for the UK and US, with two festival stops at Firefly and Hangout. They'll be supported by indie-rockers American Authors. Want a dance party that will domino into early hours? Check out Wild Cub's Youth on the road and download their album on iTunes.