Oscar and the Wolf binges songs and shots at the bar on melancholic belter 'Angel Face'

Friday, February 2, 2024 – Oscar and the Wolf – the recording project of Belgian artist Max Colombie – has announced a new single, 'Angel Face'. In the song, we catch Colombie in purgatory, bruised and beaten, teetering on the breaking point of despair. He taps into the natural dopamine rush of hearing his favorite songs, to alleviate his heartbroken state. “On 'Angel Face' I’m going through a breakup, getting lost at the bar,” says Colombie. “I’m the last man standing because everyone has already gone home, and they turn on the lights.”

Listen to 'Angel Face'

'Angel Face' is a true belter of a song that unites pure pop euphoria with raw emotional turmoil. Colombie believes in the power of contrast, fusing a dark atmosphere with a pop sensibility to create a distinctive sound. His music has consistently explored the delicate interplay between light and dark emotions, setting him apart as a magnetic performer who can somehow embody his most vulnerable and grandiose self within a single moment.

Colombie’s insistence to maintain Oscar and the Wolf’s well-honed balance between dark and light – where his unique blend of club music, cutting-edge pop and hot-blooded R&B becomes his personal anchor. It ​ made an anthem like 'Warrior' – the subject last year of a short documentary – resonate as a rallying cry for the masses, while it was actually a deeply personal introspection for Colombie to face his deepest, darkest anxieties head on.

'Angel Face' marks the first taste of a new, more vulnerable Oscar and the Wolf. “Every chapter is a story about a certain forbidden consumption or a drug. Sometimes beautiful and sweet, sometimes dark and bitter.” It’s a direction Colombie intends to explore further in the not so distant future. “I used to see myself as a character in scenarios that didn't really exist. Now, my work is becoming really autobiographical.”

About Oscar and the Wolf
​Oscar and the Wolf, under his real name Max Colombie, has often referred to his music as "Disney music for adults." Since his 2014 debut with "Entity," Max has defied genre boundaries, seamlessly blending pop, R&B, EDM, and alternative elements into a unique and celebrated sound. His live performances are magnetic, combining striking visuals with raw, unfiltered emotion. Max's ability to explore both melancholy and euphoria has been a constant throughout his career, from the folk and dream pop of his debut album to the club-infused tracks of "Infinity" (2017) and the sun-soaked synth-pop of "The Shimmer" (2021). With a dedicated following and a presence at major festivals, including Pukkelpop and Tomorrowland, Max's influence extends beyond music, as he has crafted soundtracks for renowned fashion designer Dries Van Noten. In 2023, Oscar and the Wolf made a triumphant return, with their single "Warrior" chosen as the official song for the Belgian National team during the World Cup, delving into Max's personal journey to confront his deepest anxieties.
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