Max Vanderwolf kicks off his Vanderwolf Singles Club with As the Sun, a strikingly raw and evocative debut single that lands on February 19, 2025. Known for his ability to blend emotional depth with genre-defying compositions, Vanderwolf delivers a soul-stirring track that sets the tone for the monthly series.
Recorded in a stripped-down setting in South London, As the Sun thrives on its eerie simplicity. Featuring two dobros and a haunting vocal arrangement, the song leans into Delta blues influences while embracing an almost ethereal quality. Vanderwolf’s collaboration with vocalist Victy Silva adds a ghostly richness to the track, creating an immersive “choir of voices” effect that lingers long after the song ends.
Lyrically, As the Sun wrestles with existential themes, a hallmark of Vanderwolf’s songwriting. He describes the song as an “existentialist’s anthem,” and that sentiment is felt in every line, echoing a deep contemplation of life’s fleeting nature. It’s music that doesn’t just entertain—it makes you think.
Beyond its sonic allure, As the Sun carries a weighty social message. Vanderwolf uses the song as a platform to address forced prison labor in the U.S., drawing attention to the 14th Amendment’s “exception clause” and the ongoing fight to abolish it. Few artists intertwine advocacy so seamlessly with artistry, but Vanderwolf does so with both subtlety and impact.
The accompanying music video, directed by Alden Volney, elevates the song’s themes with a visually compelling narrative, adding an extra layer of depth to the listening experience.
With As the Sun, Max Vanderwolf delivers more than just a song—he presents a statement, a mood, and a conversation starter. If this debut release is any indication, the Vanderwolf Singles Club is poised to be one of the most intriguing musical journeys of the year.
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