Hailing from Ottawa, Canada, the indie pop duo known as Wotts has been on a thrilling musical adventure over the last couple of years with their infectious and distinctive sound. Formed by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Jayem and bassist and guitarist Ricky 100, Wotts has made a remarkable impact on the music scene with their unique brand of indie pop that they write, record and produce from their own bedrooms.
Wotts emerged in June 2021 with their debut single “Before,” and have since consistently delivered hit-worthy singles while playing live at prestigious events such as RBC Bluesfest, Canadian Music Week and Junofest. Having showcased the full scope of their original sound across multiple well-received releases, they’ve racked up hundreds of thousands of streams of their music along the way and like so many listeners around the world, we just can’t get enough of the Wotts sound.
Their latest single, “WANNABE,” is the second release from their upcoming EP, titled PETALS, following the success of lead track “ALLO!” Opened by the warm tones of a detuned electric piano, “WANNABE” takes off with the clap of drums signalling a grooving beat underpinned by a bass-heavy arrangement as Jayem’s smooth vocal leads glide above.
With an uptempo energy and full of memorable hooks, with their latest single, Wotts delivers another catchy indie pop cut. Produced by Jayem, “WANNABE” contributes to the EP’s overarching theme of unrequited love. Jayem elaborates on the EP’s context, stating that “ALLO!” represents the initial moments of falling for someone, while “WANNABE” glances at the complexities of unreciprocated emotions.
With slick guitar flourishes courtesy of Ricky 100 and intricate sonic flutters throughout, offsetting the relentless impact of the bass lines, “WANNABE” is another stellar outing from this talented pair that continues to operate at the very highest level while building excitement for the upcoming PETALS EP release.
Drawing inspiration from acts like Tame Impala and Dayglow, “WANNABE” blends danceable energy with electronic pop aesthetic all filtered through Wotts’ signature indie sound, resulting in what the band describes as a “happy sad song.” Their prolific creative spree shows no signs of slowing down, so fans won’t have to wait long for their next dose of the band’s creative output. “We’re having so much fun exploring new sounds, it’s basically just pouring out now. We’re super excited to share more songs with everyone,” Ricky shares.
Listen to WANNABE below
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