Timberwolf

Artist info

Genre

Indie, Rock

band members

Christopher Panousakis

Website

www.timberwolfmusic.com

Bio

Rising Australian Indie / Alt / Rock Artist Timberwolf is the moniker for Christopher Panousakis, a young singer/songwriter from Adelaide, South Australia.

Timberwolf’s highly anticipated and long awaited debut album is due for release in late 2016 / early 2017. Having taken influences from psych rock and hip hop sounds dating back to the 60’s, Timberwolf’s debut album is set to be a big step up and away from his previous two EP releases.

Rolling Stone - “'There's a lot of talk about this 24 year old Adelaide-based artist, and with good reason - his lyrics are poignant, his music captivating, his motives pure”

Taking a different approach to writing his first full-length record, and unlike the past, he's drawing from different soundscapes and inspirations, and discovering the true meaning of vulnerability through simple songwriting and life experiences.

2015 saw Timberwolf perform sold out single and EP tours for ‘Fallen Sun’ and ‘Flux’ across capital cities in Australia. He also went on to perform in front of huge crowds at National festivals Groovin’ the Moo, WOMADelaide, Big Pineapple and Woodford Folk Festival.

Timberwolf ended 2015 by picking up the titles, Best Songwriter, and Best Male Artist at the South Australian Music Awards off the back of his 2015 EP release and headline tour for ‘Flux’.

The independently released EP has managed to clock over a Million Spotify streams already since it’s 2015 release, and no doubt contributed towards pulling in huge crowds for the aforementioned festival performances and tours.

Since then, Timberwolf has been working hard towards finishing his ‘yet to be named’ debut full length record, frequenting trips between L.A, co-writing with musicians including Jim Fairchild (Modest Mouse), Tommy King (Haim, Madonna, Brandon Flowers), and The Grove Studios on Australia’s Central Coast in New South Wales, where he has been recording and producing the record.

If the excitement around 2015’s releases and shows is anything to go by, then we had better prepare for some huge excitement around Timberwolf’s debut album, and be ready to embrace an artist who’s been able to side-step from writing within the constraints of a genre. Timberwolf’s new direction is a sure-fire step away from his previous sound, and it’s no surprise after drawing on influences from some of the most iconic guitar bands and inspirational singer-songwriters, current and classic, from around the World.

“For the first time in my life I’ve found a way to write music which is not fitting for any genre, but which is for the pure sake of transparency and what is unique to me. I’ve never been further away from anything you could call folk music and it feels great”

'Flux' EP on iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/flux-ep/id985898943

‘Fallen Sun’ on iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/fallen-sun-single/id966064682

'Whiskey Jar' on iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/whiskey-jar/id985898943?i=985899222

'It Burns' on iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/it-burns/id985898943?i=985899221

Facebook: www.facebook.com/timberwolfofficial
Youtube: www.youtube.com/timberwolfmusic
Instagram: @timberwolfmusic
Twitter: @timberwolfmus
Artist Contact: Aidan@weareunified.com

Featured Artist

2014

Nov

Timberwolf

Indie
Rock

Adelaide, SA

Timberwolf is the moniker of talented Adelaide singer-songwriter Chris Panousakis. He has a knack for writing gorgeous folk tunes and is gifted with a voice to match.

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Tell us about your music. How did you develop your sound?

I used to play along to lots of blues; Stevie Ray Vaughan, Hendrix and Dire Straits, but also wrote lots about my reflective mind and how it all feels...I realised my lyrics and songwriting were far more cryptic and dreamy, so the two worlds are still slowly coming together. Playing live has been great way for me to develop my sound, I think it quickly forces you to learn about your strengths and weaknesses as a songwriter.

What’s your greatest source of inspiration for making music?

Self reflection, visual texture and the chance to empower people the same ways in which I have been through song.

What can punters expect from a Timberwolf live show?

Spooky falsetto, lots of guitar and a wall of harmonies.

What’s the best advice you’ve been given and who was it from?

Whilst it's important to stay open minded and creative, make sure you're writing music that is true to yourself because it will always be the most authentic and sincere - Mark Myers.

What Australian track would you play to cheer up someone who was crying?

'Blood' by The Middle East, for finding the beauty in sadness.

What Australian track would you play to someone to make them cry?

'World Of Sun' by Stolen Violin.

You’re the DJ at a party. The dance floor is pumping. What Australian track do you put on next?

'Down Under' by Men At Work.

What was the last local gig you went to? How was it?

I went to see Jesse Davidson play over Halloween, shit got weird. There were crayons, vodka, I think I even lost my wallet...He's a bad influence.

Tell us about the bands or people in the Adelaide music community that inspire you.

There's a fast-growing sense of community in the young Adelaide music scene, with the likes of Bad//Dreems, T-Kay and Jesse Davidson doing particularly great things. It's a super inspiring time in general to be based down South, there's a definite buzz.

What are your plans for the rest 2014 and in to 2015?

I'll finish off 2014 on the East Coast, touring the new single around Festival Of The Sun. The new EP will drop early in 2015 too, just in time for WOMADelaide. Amongst some more touring, hopefully I can sneak in some more songwriting. A film clip would be nice too.

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