A Bitter Slice of Summer

Sometimes, the best musical discoveries happen by accident—and this month’s pick is exactly that. While I’m definitely late to the Wunderhorse party, their song Teal has been on constant repeat since I stumbled across it during Glastonbury coverage at the end of June.

Like many of us, I was glued to the BBC broadcast, soaking up every ounce of the festival’s atmosphere from my living room. That’s when I first heard Wunderhorse—a band I’d never encountered before—deliver a blistering live version of Teal that hit me like an emotional sucker punch. I wasn’t prepared for it, but I couldn’t look away.

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Wunderhorse began as a solo lockdown project in 2020 and has since evolved into a full-fledged English rock band. They’ve already earned their stripes supporting acts like Fontaines D.C., Pixies, Foals, and Sam Fender—serious company for a relatively new band.

Teal, from their 2022 debut album Cub, is a raw, rousing meditation on the fragility of life and the haunting pull of people from our past. It starts slow and melodic, but don’t let the gentle intro fool you. The track builds into a cathartic crescendo—angry, shouty, and unrelentingly intense. It’s the kind of song that pulls the teenage version of you from the depths, the one with a bruised heart and a desire to scream into the void. And trust me, you’ll want to scream along.

Summer is usually the season of sun-drenched playlists and easygoing vibes. But if you’re in the mood for something darker—something that grabs you by the gut and doesn’t let go for 3 minutes and 10 seconds (to be exact)—give Teal a listen. Better yet, watch the Glastonbury live set on YouTube. You won’t regret it!