The Wood Brothers will release new album ‘Puff of Smoke' on 1st August 2025 and they've just released the third track from it, ‘The Trick'.
Sonically distinct from their previous work, the track is anchored by Jano Rix’s distorted Fender Rhodes and a driving upright bass figure by Chris Wood. Lyrically, it explores themes of detachment, which has become a recurring focus in the band’s recent songwriting. Take a listen to ‘The Trick' below:
‘The Trick' follows earlier singles ‘Pray God Listens' and ‘Witness'. Speaking to MAGNET who premiered the song, Oliver Wood shared: “'The Trick' is about how we beat ourselves up with self-doubt and constant worry, and how nice it would be to be more bold and ignorant—which is easier said than done. But not giving a damn seems like the goal if you want to stay present, positive, and creative. The song itself was built upon a Fender Rhodes run through distortion and octave pedals that Jano Rix was riffing on in the studio. While that's a different recipe for us, it was very much an improvised performance, so it has an energy that most of our fans can appreciate.”
The Wood Brothers’ summer US tour is currently underway, including co-headline dates with St. Paul & The Broken Bones in June and July, along with festival and headline shows through September. They have announced a 17-date U.S. tour this autumn, with dates in November and December. More info and tickets at thewoodbros.com.
The Wood Brothers’ Puff Of Smoke is out 1st August 2025 on 180-Gram Vinyl, CD & Digital formats. Pre-order available at: https://orcd.co/wb-puff.
