Wanderers return with “Slow Ride,” the second single from their forthcoming album Long Play, following earlier release “Dancing With Yourself.”
Despite its title, “Slow Ride” is a high-energy, piano-driven soul-rock track, featuring Jeff Lynne-style stacked harmonies and a ripping guitar solo. The tension sits at the core of the song — musically it pushes forward with urgency, while lyrically it leans the other way, encouraging a breath, a sense of patience, and the idea that there’s no need to rush.
It’s a contrast that defines the track: more is more in the sound, while the message suggests less is more — whether that reads as contradiction or balance is left to the listener.
The single continues Wanderers’ rollout of new material ahead of Long Play, their first full-length release in several years, with more to come across 2027.
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— Released 24/04/2026
Wanderers return with “Slow Ride,” the second single from their forthcoming album Long Play, following earlier release “Dancing With Yourself.”
Despite its title, “Slow Ride” is a high-energy, piano-driven soul-rock track, featuring Jeff Lynne-style stacked harmonies and a ripping guitar solo. The tension sits at the core of the song — musically it pushes forward with urgency, while lyrically it leans the other way, encouraging a breath, a sense of patience, and the idea that there’s no need to rush.
It’s a contrast that defines the track: more is more in the sound, while the message suggests less is more — whether that reads as contradiction or balance is left to the listener.
The single continues Wanderers’ rollout of new material ahead of Long Play, their first full-length release in several years, with more to come across 2027.
