Remi Wolf, the kaleidoscopic pop disruptor, has returned with her new single, the frenetic "Down the Line," it's precisely the sort of genre-fucking, high-octane thrill ride we've come to expect from her.
Hot on the heels of I'm Allergic to Dogs!, her 2020 EP with critics and fans buzzing alike, Wolf reminds everyone exactly why she's one of the most exciting voices in alt-pop. "Down the Line" is a hurricane of sounds, punchy beats, and psychedelic funk, with the signature Wolf swagger part being high camp and part lacking inhibition, all highly contagious. Her signature vocal acrobatics lift over a groove-heavy backdrop, toying with cheeky storytelling while digging deep emotionally in a way that feels completely natural.
"Down the Line" embodies the chaos of uncertain times, the giddiness of spontaneity, the bittersweetness of peering into the future with no clue about what lies ahead. It's Wolf at her most dynamic, flitting between brazen confidence and emotional vulnerability, flashing a wink, a grin, the smile of a release from a word prison.
Wolf's revolution is far from predictable after her show-stopping debut on The Tonight Show and a historic sold-out drive-in concert. "Down the Line" is more evidence that she's finding her own lane to do with things that are unapologetically colorful, weirdly refreshing, and unduly fun.