The Howlers have always known how to kick up dust and dance in the middle of it, and on their new single “Nothing To Lose,” they’re not just dancing, but lighting the whole thing on fire. “Nothing To Lose” lands like a shot of groove-fueled adrenaline, unapologetically brash and full of life. A long way from the high to the oppressive chug, rooted in the fertile textures of Motown and steeped in the golden warmth of soul, while still swinging in a mess of a contradiction that the Howlers are the only ones who seem to get so perfectly.
Beneath all lies the percussion insistent, alive, impossible to miss. Covering that heartbeat like a titanium swatch is a shimmering wall of guitar and vocal work that adds a decent amount of spirit and gloss at the same time, rooting the song’s euphoria in something raw and undeniable. What makes “Nothing To Lose” such a great song is its danceable rhythm and the soul underneath the noise, the type that draws from timeless roots yet barrels forward, full steam into the modern indie scene. The Howlers tap into a sense here that’s both thoughtful and fresh, a rare combination, and that sense speaks to their evolving musical identity.
This is a tune that practically dares you to leave your baggage behind and dance like the world’s about to end. On “Nothing To Lose,” The Howlers not only show they have got something special, but that they have everything it takes to command the stage, the airwaves, and the hearts of all lucky enough to hear them. Cause when the rhythm is this fast and the soul is this deep, there’s nothing left to say, just everything to feel.