Wingfish returns with a new album, “Dyads,” that is incredibly personal and expansive. It doesn’t feel like a new release, but rather a carefully maintained trip through time. The album features a mix of new studio recordings and live performances and offers a compelling snapshot of the band’s past, present, and future. Available on streaming services.
“Dyads” spans work written over 23 years, and demonstrates the long-lasting musical link at the core of Wingfish. The release is about Jesper, vocals/guitar, and Thomas, drums, getting back to the creative basis they had when they first started making music in the early 90's. You can hear their long-standing relationship throughout the album, giving it a sense of familiarity and emotional weight that comes only from years of shared artistic experience.
"Dyads" marks a new chapter with the collaboration between Jesper and his son Johan, who plays guitar and sings backup vocals. The songs with Johan were written before he was born, but, interestingly, his presence brings a new vitality and freshness to these songs, a new movement and purpose. That mix of generations produces a unique dynamic that helps drive Wingfish toward their future as a trio.
With 10 tracks and 54 minutes of music, “Dyads” strikes a nice blend of reflection and onward motion. It feels organic, allowing each song its own individuality while remaining tied by themes of growth, remembrance, and creative evolution. The mix of studio recordings and live performances provides another level of realism, capturing both the more polished side of Wingfish’s composition and the raw emotion of their performances.
One of the standouts is “Gentle Ally,” which quickly hits you with its expressive mood and sincere voice. The band's ability to turn their musical connection into an engaging live experience is evident in "I Know Everything – Live 24," while "Someone Else – Live 24" captures the energy and honesty that make Wingfish’s performances resonate.