Wolf Alice complete run of ‘The Clearing’ B-sides with the folksy ‘Hit The Sky’
Wolf Alice have released "Hit The Sky", a folk-rock track that completes their run of B-sides accompanying their album "The Clearing". It follows the piano-led "Gospel Oak" and a cover of The Roches' "Hammond Song", both of which featured Sunflower Bean's Julia Cumming. The release rounds off a set of songs the band recorded but left off the original album, giving fans further material from sessions behind their acclaimed record.
"Hit The Sky" was originally a demo made in Seven Sisters and later reworked with fiddle from James Gavin and backing vocals from Cumming; frontwoman Ellie Rowsell said it is about "encouraging someone you love to be themselves". The full "The Clearing: B Sides" collection is out digitally now, with a seven-inch vinyl edition following on Friday 21 August. "The Clearing" became Wolf Alice's second UK Number One album, earned a record fourth consecutive Mercury Prize nomination and a BRIT Award, and the band are due to support Olivia Rodrigo on the North American leg of her "Unraveled Tour" later this year.
- Wolf Alice release "Hit The Sky", final track on "The Clearing" B-sides collection
- Song features fiddle from James Gavin and vocals from Julia Cumming
- Vinyl seven-inch follows 21 August; band to support Olivia Rodrigo's tour
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Wolf Alice are a British rock band whose music draws on several styles, including folk and indie rock. The Clearing is one of their albums, and B-sides are songs released alongside an album or single that were not included on the main record.
The songs accompanying The Clearing give listeners a look at music made during the album sessions. The band’s frontwoman is Ellie Rowsell, and the group has also worked with Julia Cumming of Sunflower Bean and fiddle player James Gavin. The album’s awards and chart success have helped raise the band’s profile.