Rediscovery in Reverb: A Sonic Homecoming

A WOLF LIKE ME’s “4:49” is more than just a song title, it’s a timestamp marking the reawakening of an artist’s love affair with the guitar. Emerging from the DIY haze of a converted spare room in Perth, this track pulses with raw energy and layered emotion, offering a refreshing slice of indie rock with whispers of shoegaze and a grungy undercurrent that never feels forced.

Aaron Reiter, the musician behind the moniker, proves that two decades away from the instrument didn’t dull his edge, it refined it. “4:49” feels lived-in, textured, and honest. You can hear the time he’s spent with the music, shaping it not in polished studios but in the quiet corners of life, a space where memory, regret, and resurgence intertwine.

The track is driven by a wall of guitar that manages to feel both nostalgic and immediate, with just the right touch of fuzz and feedback to keep things visceral. But it’s not just about tone, it’s about storytelling. Without needing lyrical exposition, the song manages to convey a kind of emotional topography: peaks of urgency, valleys of introspection.

There’s something deeply satisfying about witnessing an artist reclaim a forgotten passion, and “4:49” captures that spirit perfectly. It doesn’t shout for attention; it hums with purpose. For fans of authentic indie expression that prioritizes soul over sheen, this is one for the headphones and the heart.