SONG PREMIERE: Ira Wolf Processes Heavy Emotions Through Soulful Americana-folk on “Find Less”

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Life prepares us for the future. We absorb the bumps in the road, learn from them, and overcome them
a little wiser the next time around. Ira Wolf, a Nashville-based singer, songwriter and producer, processes life’s ups and downs and alchemizes them into fascinating folk with alternative experimentation and
unassuming pop appeal. Much like how she travels the world in her trusty van, the music sonically echoes a sense of nomadic freedom, while it lyrically channels the intimacy of her own little world. After amassing over 100 million streams and attracting widespread acclaim, she uncovers light in dark spaces on her fourth full-length offering, Rock Bottom [Nettwerk Music Group].

Ira grew up in rural Montana “on 20 acres out in the middle of the woods with horses, goats, pigs, and
dogs.” As a kid, she fell in love with music while sitting at the piano with her grandfather. She initially
pursued opera at University of Montana in Missoula before transferring to Berklee College of Music and,
subsequently, dropping out and relocating to Nashville. She consistently captivated listeners with albums
such as Fickle Heart, Honest, and The Closest Thing To Home. “Sunscreen” reeled in 44 million Spotify
streams followed by “Great Divide” with 14 million Spotify streams. Living out of various vehicles, she
canvased the globe and managed to grace stages on six continents. After the Pandemic, the breakup, and a whirlwind journey, she decamped to Nashville, TN in early 2022 where she recorded Rock Bottom
accompanied by a group of friends and collaborators, including producer/engineer, Kevin Harper. By
reaching Rock Bottom, Ira emerges stronger than ever and makes her brightest statement.

Today Glide is excited to premiere Ira Wolf’s new single “Find Less,” a stirring work of Americana-folk that carries a deep sense of emotion and power. Over lithely plucked acoustic guitar, Wolf undergoes a transformation projected aloud in her biting lyrics, ultimately culminating in a big chorus that is both moving and infectious. The song showcases Wolf’s talent as a songwriter with depth as well as a vocalist who can project soul and a commanding sense of melody.

Ira Wolf describes the inspiration behind the tune:

“Find Less” draws from feeling insecure about being ‘too much’ and processing heavy emotions of anger and bitterness. “If someone says you’re too much enough times, you might start to believe it. I did…..For years I practiced making myself smaller. I’d been told that my voice was too loud, my stature too intimidating, my emotions too big.”

Listen to the tune and watch an intimate live performance of the song below…

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  1. Love your music and your latest is great and I hope cathartic. I couldn’t help but connect itin my mind with a Donovan Woods song Lonely People with the line “lonely people wrote evey song you ever loved”
    I discovered you a couple of years ago and have since spent many quiet hours appreciating your songs Hope you can do a show in DFW sometime soon. The Kessler Theater is our best listening room and would be perfect for you!

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