There’s a strong sense of retro energy in ‘Windigo’, a charming reminder of the playful and chaotic era of the ’60s and ‘70s – as Turtle Island are also adamant in declaring. It’s a positive for us; while everyone seems to be polishing their records to the extreme, the American group pursue their personal path, confiding into raw, unfiltered rock-pop stamina. Comprised of Adam Stall, Matt Hunter and Obie, Turtle Island showcase their uplifting and fierce style in a track that’s part punk, part rock and part pop.
It’s classic, in its truest sense. Layering anthemic vocals against fuzzy distortions and sleazy drums, ‘Windigo’ proceeds at a hard-hitting pace, featuring tons of groove and a rebellious guitar solo, taking the song to a close in majestic fashion. Hunter’s vocals feel dynamic and tough at the same time, taking the listener into human sleazyness, a theme that directly relates to the inspiration behind the single’s lyricism.
As they explain: “‘Windigo’ is an observation of the spirit found in many Native American cultures. The Windigo is a spirit of obsession and narcissism to the absolute extremes, including harm to others and cannibalism. Our tune explores the general theme of the spirit, and an attempt to recognize and fight off these evil thoughts that everyone has, minus perhaps the cannibalism part…”.
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