Picture a windswept coastline in South East England, where folk music meets cinematic imagination. This is where Nobody’s Wolf Child calls home, crafting stories that blur the line between reality and maritime legend.
Their latest EP, “Erbsa’s Songs of the Sea”, feels like stumbling upon an ancient sailor’s diary – except instead of ink and paper, these tales are told through haunting melodies and atmospheric soundscapes. Five tracks, each one a window into the world of Erbsa, a she-wolf whose heart beats in rhythm with the ocean tides.
There’s something almost otherworldly about how Nobody’s Wolf Child captures the essence of the sea – from the gentle whisper of waves to the raw power of a storm. It’s the kind of music that makes you smell salt in the air and feel spray on your face, even if you’re miles from the coast.
I had the chance to have a chat with the creative force behind these maritime chronicles to understand how *Erbsa’s Songs of the Sea* came to be. What followed was a fascinating conversation about trust, artistic vision, and finding inspiration in the endless dance between land and sea. Let’s dive into the story behind this remarkable EP.
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The title “Erbsa’s Songs of the Sea” is quite evocative. Can you share the narrative or inspiration behind this unique composition?
Erbsa the wolf was called to the sea, the EP is a small collection of songs she heard and tales she told on her return.
Your artist name “Nobody’s Wolf Child” suggests a sense of independence and wildness. How does this identity connect with the themes explored in this EP?
Well the sea is as wild and untamed as it comes and we do particularly love the wild Atlantic way over here at wolf headquarters. It just has something about it, that rugged coastline relentlessly battered by this cold unforgiving body of stormy waters. The topography, the creatures, the people of those coastlines mirror that wildness.
What specific maritime or emotional landscape were you exploring when you created “Erbsa’s Songs of the Sea”?
That mystical reverence the sea evokes. So much folklore so many stories, so many ghosts. The sea has it’s own orchestra so for a writer, it’s a case of listening more than anything.
Can you walk us through the creative process of developing the tracks? Were there any particular experiences or memories that influenced the creation?
There is always experience if I don’t feel or haven’t felt something I cant pretend to feel something, there is no acting. None of the songs are written for the sake of it, they are all creatures that demand their release.
The title implies a storytelling element. Is “Erbsa” a specific character or metaphorical representation? What’s the story behind the name?
As touched on in question 1 Erbsa is a wolf like spirit. She’s one of a pack of 9.
You can see her beautifully depicted in the ‘Selkie’ music video which is the single from the EP. It’s an amazing video featuring the incredible work of Anya Boz, who created exactly what I had in my head. It was a very successful meeting of minds.
How does this single reflect your broader musical journey and artistic evolution?
I think it reflects my roots, in the folk scene and how my love and appreciation for that genre has evolved, along with my understanding of it and myself.
What genre or musical styles are you experimenting with in this EP?
In terms of genre, a song is always just what it tells you it’s going to be. I can sit down with the aim of writing a rock song and something entirely different will pop out.
When it comes to production then yes you can experiment with moulding the colour and the cinema scape but you mustn’t be too heavy handed and turn it into something it’s not because then you will kill it.
Did you collaborate with any other musicians or producers in bringing the EP to life?
Although I have big dreams on that front, I’m not a natural collaborator… I’m like a territorial dragon with her special gems and it’s very very hard to trust someone with one’s ‘shinies’ but in the lap of Matt Parisi my producer I have placed all of the trust. The sound of NWC is Matt and I working as artist and producer with a collaborative approach. Matt is now also one of my shiny things kept under the mountain and no one else can have it.
For listeners who might be new to your music, how would you describe the essence of “Erbsa’s Songs of the Sea”?
Cinematic folk, on a lonely enchanted sea rock …. Something like that
What do you hope listeners will feel or imagine when they hear this EP?
When you fall in love with the sea it stays with you, even when you are far away and I hope to bring those kept far from the sea, a little closer for a while.
Are there any specific musical or literary influences that shaped this particular piece?
Nothing more than the tales of the sea folk which are vast and rich like the wild Atlantic waters
