New single from Wotts

Ottawa-based musical duo Wotts continues to make waves with their infectious indie pop sound. Comprised of guitar and bass player Ricky 100 and multi-instrumentalist Jayem, Wotts has been steadily gaining recognition and praise since their debut single “Before” in 2021. With performances at esteemed events like RBC Bluesfest, Canadian Music Week and Junofest, as well as extensive radio support, they’ve established themselves as an exciting new act in the music scene of Canada and beyond.

Now, Wotts presents their latest release, the single titled “garden,” which serves as the third single release and title track from their new EP. The song metaphorically explores the concept of escaping into one’s own world. For Wotts, that world represents a place of creation, recovery and growth. The track emanates a light and summery aura, evoking a sense of warmth and tranquility.

“garden” marks an important milestone for Wotts, as it’s the first time the duo has released a cohesive project for listeners to dive into. Similar to their previous singles, “blue” and “wheel,” the song seamlessly blends modern and retro influences, resulting in a sound that feels at once fresh and familiar. Although the garden EP strays from their typical 80s-influenced sound, the underlying nostalgic vibes remain intact. According to Jayem, Wotts’ vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, “When we look back on this EP, it’ll probably stick out a bit sonically compared to our other music. But I think that underlying feeling where we were chasing something that we left behind is still there.”

With “garden,” Wotts once again delivers an irresistible slice of bedroom pop music. The song opens with rhythmic guitar plucks and spacey vocal lines, building up to a grooving beat. Delicate guitar tones and bright synth notes create a shimmering backdrop for their mellow vocal leads, resulting in an airy and captivating sonic experience. “garden” stands as another impeccable indie pop gem from Wotts, showcasing their growth and allure as a duo with an increasingly impressive discography.

Produced by Jayem, “garden” serves as the final instalment in the trilogy of tracks centred around life and mortality. The cinematic quality of “garden” is reminiscent of their previous releases, with swirling choirs, violins dominating the chorus, and a combination of a Wurlitzer and guitar tones maintaining an upbeat and warm atmosphere throughout.

As the garden EP concludes, Wotts looks ahead to their next chapter, standing at the crossroads of their sonic vision. Only time will reveal their artistic direction, however, listeners can rest assured that more releases are on the horizon before the year’s end, promising the exciting musical journey will continue.

Listen to garden below