Chicago’s WOOF just howled loudly into the rock world with LICK!, a track that slaps you awake faster than a double espresso shot. Released April 1st, 2025, this post-punk/alt-rock hybrid is what we all want. Picture this: You’re cruising through downtown at 1 AM, fluorescent lights everywhere, feeling like you’re in some cyberpunk movie. That’s the vibe WOOF nails with this post-punk meets alt-rock banger.
WOOF’s energy is off the charts! You can feel it oozing through every note. They don’t spell out who’s who, but you can tell these guys are locked in tight. The guitars are like coiled snakes, ready to strike. The bass rumbles deep in your gut, and those drums? They’re a wild animal barely contained. It’s like they’re giving a big “screw you” to anyone who thought they knew what was coming. The vocal delivery here is a standout—rough, urgent, and dripping with a confrontational edge that feels like it’s scratching at your skull. It’s a performance that’s alive, buffed to a shine by production that knows when to let chaos reign and when to tighten the leash.
WOOF digs endlessly into some heavy stuff – transformation, facing your demons, all that good stuff. But it’s not just noise for the sake of noise. These guys know how to build tension like master craftsmen. One second you’re drowning in fuzzy distortion, the next you’re hit with these slick melodic undertones. It’s a rollercoaster ride you never want to end. A broken, loose-running movie-esque Ferris wheel you just don’t want to stop.
LICK! isn’t just some random first album – it’s WOOF kicking down the door and announcing they’ve arrived. Set the volume to detonate, let the sound seize your bloodstream, and be grateful rock still draws blood. If this is the opening salvo, we’re strapped in for the ride. Drop the needle and let it rip.