Woodes shares her hope that these songs become a lasting soundtrack for listeners, a musical companion to their memories and experiences. The track conveys strength in letting go, a theme that resonates with the artist’s personal journey over the past twelve months. Woodes envisions it as the trailer for the “Woodes movie,” a grand vision of legends past and a representation of going after one’s dreams with grit and immediacy.Ĭlosing the EP with “Heavenly,” Woodes explores acoustic simplicity, allowing her vocals to hover above a whisper. The songs on the EP are great in their individuality lead single, “ Don’t Look Back” features a tribal-style percussive groove underscored by a shuffling beat and punctuated by cello. It felt great when I came out on the other side of everything… She’s coming out of Hibernation into this strong version of herself.”

I knew I had to stand behind it with a ‘ride or die’ energy. “I was making music with my friend, and I was completely independent. “This is a very pure version of me,” Woodes says. Woodes describes this EP as a “very pure version” of herself, marking a shift towards a more independent and unapologetic expression of her musical identity. In contrast to her previous EP, ‘ Kingdom Come‘ where lush, hypnotic melodies took center stage, ‘Hibernation’ sees Woodes fully embracing the immersive and cinematic side of her artistry.

The four-track collection is a showcase of Woodes’ cinematic approach to music, exploring the emotions of nostalgia, longing, and hope into dynamic anthems that redefine her alternative pop soundscapes. Australian singer-songwriter Woodes has taken a compelling plunge into the darker side of her creative persona with her new EP, ‘Hibernation’.

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