Vanderwolf Shares “Colston” Single and Music Video

LA-by-way-of-NYC psych-rocker Vanderwolf is unleashing his fourth single, “Colston,” and video off of his upcoming LP, The Great Bewilderment. The “Colston” music video delves into themes of rebellion and revolt with historic statues of known slave traders being dismantled while Vanderwolf guides us through an ’80s pop-inspired montage of the scene.

Describing the single, Vanderwolf says:

“I recognized those protesters in Bristol that tossed the statue of slave trader, Charles Colston into the murky Bristol waters. I knew people just like them from my time attending protests in the UK. I had marched with people like this in London, usually attracted to their blasting of drum and bass music. And I recognized Bristol, a city I really miss. It all really connected.

“And I was especially happy, because I had worked with 3D and Daddy G on Massive Attack’s Meltdown in 2008. They were the ones who first told me about Colston and when they explained that they never play Colston Hall in their hometown. Finally they changed the name to Bristol Beacon. History marches on.”

“Colston” was directed by Dave Rygalski, whose illustrious career started in late-night television comedy (Letterman, Daily Show, Leno-era Tonight Show) and has branched out to the music world, having directed the concert film Sam Phillips Live at Largo, as well as music videos for The Royal Arctic Institute, Das Damen, and Happy Chichester.

For anyone seeking solace or for listeners simply glad that they’ve worked out what home means to them, Vanderwolf’s second album, The Great Bewilderment, is a major rock record full of big emotions and adventurous songs.

“It’s a collection of hellos and goodbyes. Leaving, returning and reflecting on things I’d left behind. And it’s about new things I was learning to embrace, like a sense of place. My nomadic wanderings and geographical challenges brought on a great appreciation for stability.”

As complex and bewildering as the world is right now, The Great Bewilderment can be a better world to explore across these richly rewarding songs, offering fresh insight with each listen.

“My favourite albums bring a lot of elements and don’t stay in one place. I love albums like Songs In The Key Of Life, The White Album, various Bowie and Pink Floyd records. I hope to take you through several scenes with various characters, bringing you to the end after you’ve travelled through time and space.”

The Great Bewilderment will lead you to new places – and see you home in style, too.

The Great Bewilderment Track Listing:

1. A’Coming Home
2. The 6.09
3. Sweep Away the Shards
4. Gaza
5. Love Stay Strong
6. The Book Of Dread
7. The Here & Now
8. Gratitude Suite

Vanderwolf ‘The Great Bewilderment’ album artwork