pssyclwz Trades Saviours for Self-Rescue on Ethereal Indie Pop/Folk Single “howl” (feat. Amelia Antoinette)
“HOWL” SINGLE ARTWORK BY ALYSSA GOODMAN ART
Toronto-based artist pssyclwz returns with “howl” (feat. Amelia Antoinette), an ethereal, haunting new single that explores the difficult choice of saving yourself when waiting for a hero no longer works. Blending indie pop and folk influences with organic instrumentation and a layered vocal arrangement reminiscent of Fleet Foxes, the track transforms unresolved fear and yearning into a powerful meditation on healing.
At its core, “howl” is about recognizing the situations we can become entangled in when we remain unhealed and choosing to pull ourselves out of them. What begins as a song inspired by a strange late night encounter gradually unfolds into something much more personal.
“I thought I saw the shadow of a coyote outside my door,” pssyclwzexplains. “As the song evolved, the wolf came to represent the situations an unhealed person can attract, and ultimately became a song about choosing self-rescue despite the very human desire to be saved.”
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That symbolism runs throughout the song. While the title may initially evoke something aggressive or threatening, pssyclwz views it differently. “A howl may sound aggressive,” she says, “but at its core it can also be a call for love.” That duality sits at the heart of the track, balancing fear and longing, vulnerability and resilience.
“howl” also marks an important creative turning point. After a string of hyperpop releases, pssyclwz deliberately leaned into organic instrumentation and acoustic textures. While electronic music remains part of her artistic foundation, the song reflects a growing desire to embrace something more immediate and human.
“I’ve always composed acoustically,” she explains. “With the rise of AI, there’s a growing pull toward something more raw and human.”
A key part of bringing that vision to life was the collaborative team behind the track. Producer Gab Lavoie helped guide pssyclwz into new sonic territory beyond the synth-based material they had previously created together, while mixing engineer Simon Austin contributed additional guitar work that became integral to the song’s final sound.
The recording process also featured Toronto-based musician and interdisciplinary visual artist Amelia Antoinette, whose indie pop and folk sensibilities helped shape the song’s intimate atmosphere. Together, they performed sections of the vocals in two octaves, creating what pssyclwzdescribes as an “inner child/broken adult” dual perspective that adds emotional depth throughout the track.
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I swear he’s there, there’s a wolf at my door
I fear his shape, I feel his warmth
PSSYCLWZ PRESS PHOTO BY ERICH DELEEUW / ARTWORK BY ALYSSA GOODMAN ART – DOWNLOAD
pssyclwz creates eclectic music rooted in honest songwriting and emotional curiosity. While her earliest releases leaned toward alt-pop and electronic experimentation, her recent work reflects a return to the acoustic foundations that first shaped her creative voice.
Drawing inspiration from lived experience, observation, and personal growth, pssyclwz makes songs that feel intimately relatable without being strictly autobiographical. Her work often explores the complexities of growing up, identity, healing, and self-discovery, delivered through melodies that balance accessibility with emotional depth.
Alongside building her own catalogue, pssyclwz hopes to pursue a future as a songwriter, a goal reflected in her constant evolution as a lyricist and composer.
With “howl,” pssyclwz steps further into her most authentic artistic direction yet. Raw and unflinchingly honest, the single stands as both a reflection on healing and a reminder that sometimes the only person who can save you is yourself.
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