WILDES, the solo project of London-based singer/songwriter Ella Walker, will release her debut album Other Words Fail Me on October 7th via AWAL.
Ahead of its release, she released the powerhouse single “Far and Wide”, a song that touches upon the trials and tribulations of adulthood. The song sits between a powerhouse blend of indie folk and uplifting anthemic pop and rock, with a bit of a Sharon Van Etten power to the build and swell of the instrumentation and vocals.
Of the song’s lyrical inspiration, she said:
Far and Wide is a celebration of friendship. It reflects the madness and uncertainty of early adulthood and the constant change and turbulence we all go through. After neglecting them for a long time, I realised how constant and secure my friendships had become. They saved me, melting away my shame and holding me when I couldn’t cope. Banding together against our shared, frenzied existences, it dawned on me that these loving and intimate friendships were more valuable than any boyfriend had ever been. The constant support and unconditional love of these people is the reason I am here today. So this is a love letter to those friends who saved me – I would do anything for you.
Enjoy a listen to “Far and Wide” now below.
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