Track Review: White Horses // Wolf Alice

Wolf Alice have once again increased anticipation for their new album The Clearing with their latest single, ‘White Horses’. In a change to previous singles ‘Bloom Baby Bloom’ and ‘The Sofa’, drummer Joel Amey has taken the lead vocals on this track. This change, combined with the harmonisation of his vocals alongside Ellie Roswell’s familiar, euphoric voice creates a spirited, artistic piece that can only be described as perfect. 

There are obvious 70s-style rock influences throughout the track, especially through the dreamlike production and instrumentation, but what makes the song click so well is the poignant imagery created in the reflective lyricism. The repeated hook of “Know who I am, that’s important to me / Do what I can to see the wood from the trees” encapsulates the key themes of identity and heritage, and ultimately proves Wolf Alice are not just beautiful sounds and ethereal vocals, but also deeply talented songwriters. 

There is hope that the forthcoming album follows a similar theme and sound, as it is one that works so well for the London quartet. There is almost an addictive element to their discography, one that finds you aching to listen again to relive that euphoric feeling, and ‘White Horses’ is certainly one of these tracks. 

With three solid singles released so far from the band, The Clearing is shaping up to be a strong contender for Album of the Year following its release on 22 August 2025.

Words by Evie Johnson

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