S.M. Wolf “Precious B-Sides” 2022. Romanus Records, limited edition lathe-cut (clear vinyl). S.M. Wolf is a “fuzzy, psychedelic, power pop family band from Indianapolis,” and this lathe-cut single has two tracks that didn’t quite make the cut for their LP Precious Downtime (2021, Romanus Records) but were too good to not release out to the world. Side A has “Wide Awake” which has a 70’s arena-rock meets dream pop vibe (it works!). Side B is “Flat Water” – it has a liquid quality with some shimmering organ, mellow bass and beachy psychedelic grove. I have Precious Downtime but I don’t think I’ve listened to it since 2021 when it came out – I think it’s time for a re-listen to determine exactly what about these two tunes wasn’t right for the LP.

There’s not much in the way of videos for S.M. Wolf out there, not much of them playing live that I could find from anytime recently (including when they performed at Romanus Fest in 2021) so here’s a video of them playing live from 2019.