Maria Nickolay releases the title track of her much anticipated new EP ‘Wolves.’ This song makes no apologies as it unashamedly takes you on a musical journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. Maria's powerhouse vocal performance, combined with the unrelenting driving force of the instrumentation, fully embodies the fierce intensity not only of her homeland, but also of her lyrical and melodic prowess. The poetic tension embedded in her songwriting perfectly weaves together in unison with rhythmic anticipation throughout. Maria’s depth of experience is intrinsically evident as she unfolds, through music, the beauty and mystery of the natural landscape that raised her. Collaborating on this single with a fantastic ensemble of musicians from her new home in Belfast, Northern Ireland, 'Wolves' delivers a larger than life sound that seamlessly melds with Maria’s timelessly authentic songwriting, allowing it to soar to new heights. Fans of her music, both old and new, will be astounded by this genre-defying journey through melody and rhyme.
Wolves - Single
All songs written by Maria Nickolay
Production:
Produced by Pete Wallace
Mixed by Matt Weir
Mastered by Fergal Davis
Instrumentation:
Maria Nickolay ~ Vocals
Pete Wallace ~ Electric guitar, acoustic guitar, percussion and programming
Matt Weir ~ Drums
Adam Booth ~ Bass guitar
Colm McClean ~ Electric Guitar
Matt Evans ~ Keys
Danny McCann-Williams ~ Violin
EP Artwork:
Photos by Ashleigh Scarlett McClurg, Paul Sundberg and Maria Nickolay
Cover Art by Glenn Kenedy