Culture news and discussion on TalkFuse.
WHY? Announces New Album Oh Golly / Yes Lord: Hear “In Spirit”
Yoni Wolf, the Cincinnati musician behind WHY?, has announced a new album titled Oh Golly / Yes Lord, due out on 30 October via Waterlines. It follows 2024's The Well I Fell Into, which chronicled a painful breakup, with the new record exploring the messier aftermath of that split, including dating again and coping with loneliness in the internet age.
The 11-track album was produced with Nate Mercereau, known for his work with the Weeknd and Shawn Mendes, alongside Wolf's brother and regular collaborator Josiah, with additional contributions from Fog's Andrew Broder and Gayngs' Ryan Olson. Wolf has shared the closing track and lead single "In Spirit", a lo-fi ballad on which he plays all the instruments himself, describing it as a wistful romantic gesture towards someone he has never met in person.
In short
- WHY?'s Yoni Wolf announces new album Oh Golly / Yes Lord
- Out 30 October on Waterlines; follows 2024's breakup record
- Lead single "In Spirit" shared, produced with Nate Mercereau
Explained simply
WHY? is the music project of Cincinnati musician Yoni Wolf, whose work blends indie rock and hip-hop with personal, often conversational lyrics. Wolf has also collaborated with other musicians, including his brother Josiah, a regular contributor to his recordings.
His previous album, The Well I Fell Into, dealt with the end of a relationship. The new record continues that story by looking at what can follow a breakup, including loneliness and the experience of trying to date in a world shaped by the internet.
Culture Entertainment Music Travel