Wohl
"In the growing scene of national post-rock, it has become increasingly difficult to stand out. Wohl appeared from nowhere to release a mature, complex and beautiful album, worth listening to again and again."
- Picnic Magazine (MEX)
Wohl is a four piece instrumental ensemble, formed in Guadalajara Jalisco in 2013. It consists of guitarists Angel and Samael, Amadeus on the bass, and Octavio on the drums. This line-up has been running consistently since 2016. With their music, the band tries to explore a vast range of emotions, conceiving a very open musical language that the audience can relate to, imprinting their own story and interpretation to the songs. Their unique musical language combines a wide variety of influences ranging from metal and rock to classical music. Wohl had their first successful sync project with the Emmy-ward winning Mexican series Falco in 2018.
In 2019, Wohl undertook their first Northern European tour appearing in Sweden, Estonia and Latvia. Previously, they have shared and opened for a diverse range of international acts like: Mono (JPN), And So I Watch You From Afar (UK), Yndi Halda (UK), Sleep Party People (DK), LITE (JPN), Delta Sleep (UK), Hikes (USA), Mom Jeans (USA), Divino Niño (USA/CO), Reka (RUS),Kinder (AUS), Cala Vento (SPA), Fiesta Bizarra (PE), Pretend (USA), Quiet Fear (USA), Téléviser (NI), Amparito, Pictures of Vernon (USA), and Acid Tongue (USA).
Also appearing with important Mexican bands like: Mint field, El Shirota, Ruido Rosa, The Polar Dream, Macross 82-99, Dj Perro, No Somos Marineros, Norwayy, Walter Esau, Neptuna, Satón, and Mengers.
The band also has played in festivals/venues like:
- Esperanza Iris City Theatre 2021 (Mexico City)
- Live at Heart 2019 (SWE)
- South by South West 2019 (USA)
- FIMPRO Off 2019 (GDL)
- Barbar 2019 (EST)
- Depo 2019 (LAT)
- Showcase FIMPRO 2018 (GDL)
- Forever Alone Fest 2018 (CDMX)
- Latitour México 2018 / Téléviser (PUE, TLAX, CDMX)
- Utopia Fest 2017 (CDMX)
- Showcase Friendstival 2017 (GDL)
- Showcase Forever Alone Fest 2017 (GDL)
- Showcase III Mexicadelia 2016 (GDL)
- Festival “Somos Universo” 2015 (GDL)
“If you've ever gotten lost in the shimmery atmospheric majesty of an Explosions in the Sky or Calm Blue Sea album, then you'll quickly get a sense of what Wohl is up to on its debut album, En Vida. The Mexican band's instrumental rock builds to a massive, cathartic release, only to slow to a simmer en route to another burst."
-Stephen Thompson
NPR Music, 2019
En Vida L.P. - Nominated “Best Album 2017” Canica Music Award
''En Vida'' is the band's first studio album, released in May 2017. It was officially presented on December 2017 at Foro de Arte y Cultura, in Guadalajara, accompanied by local string quartet DisonanT, and audiovisually produced by EREGEBE Estudio.
Orophony of Sentiment E.P. - Nominated “Best Alternative rock artist” Premios Minervas 2022
In 2019 just in time for promoting their gigs at Live at Heart in Sweden & their Northern European tour Wohl’s new single “Ábaco” from the EP “Orophony of Sentiment” hit the stores. Inspired by compatriots like “For Dummies“ and “Dj Perro” and international acts such as “Té, Pretend” and “At The Drive-In”; Wohl uses restless expression to seek balance for the solid self within the liquid flow of history, culture and noise. While visiting the Museum of Mexican History in Monterrey, Wohl was influenced by the concept of the pre-hispanic Mexican abaci, symbolising the timeless role of maths in resolving questions of scarcity and abundance. From this the track Ábaco took its final shape and can be summed up to transcend reason and emotions beyond their rigid limitations.Listen on Spotify HERE.
May 2020 they released the second single from the same EP named "Cibolo". “Cíbolo” is the strength of the voices that have been lost in the haze. A longing for reconciliation between the obscure realms of our soul and the tragic love for the infinite vitality that brings us to life and takes us back in its arms at the end of everything. Across the silent plains Cibolo walks along, carrying the weight of a cold breeze. At a slow pace we raise the roar and lower our gaze as the memory of a fresh breeze, of a pristine forest, falls upon us like a rain of ashes. The bass in deep sleep, noctambulant percussions and haunted guitars subjugating the spirit of a dying landscape.
Recent releases have been the single, Pulsar (2022), live session album Undistorted-Live at REC24 (2023) and most recently, Dai (single, 2024). "Pulsar" and "Dai" reflect the band's evolution into more intricate and expressive musical territory. Recorded in Guadalajara between 2022 and 2023, these tracks distill Wohl's instrumental language, influenced by Mexican music, with the faster rhythms of hardcore and drum 'n' bass. The production also takes a leap forward, focusing on detailed string work and drum clarity. Both songs were recorded and mixed at Mike Constante's Sarape Studio, with "Dai" being mastered at Magnus Lindberg Studios in Stockholm, Sweden.