Jen Wood - Wilderness (2014)

Wilderness, the new album from indie songstress Jen Wood, is a powerful collection of 10 piano-based pop songs that showcase a refreshingly bolder and more vibrant voice, one that hasn t been heard on her previous albums. Wilderness is rich in swells of beautiful soundscapes, gritty electronic melodies, and a haunting timbre that slowly moves throughout. It is Jen s first release since 2010 s Finds You In Love, and marks a sharp departure for the Seattle-based musician. The driving force of her new sound highlights Gameboy/Chiptune melodies composed by musician Andy Myers (Stenobot, Supercommuter), shaping Wood s songs in the electronic realm. The percussion arrangements took months of rehearsals, while Wood closely worked with drummer Alex Westcoat (Pickwick, David Bazan) to create dynamically interesting beats that melded perfectly with the feeling of each song.