Bristol’s Dreamwave made an immediate impact with their debut EP, ‘Dreamwave and the Mindcave,’ quickly earning critical praise.

Their neon energy and boundary-pushing sound swiftly made them a fixture in both local and international circles. But Dreamwave’s not one to sit back—they’ve always got one foot in the unknown.

Enter ‘Wideshooter,’ a track that cranks up the weird factor to eleven. Born out of a late-night lyricless demo, hastily thrown together just hours before a studio session with Dom Bailey-Clay at Nine Volt Leap, the song morphed into something unexpected. In just 3 minutes and 3 seconds, ‘Wideshooter’ unleashes a collision of punk, new wave, and Dreamwave’s signature psych flavor—a snapshot of the band’s evolution, full of twists and turns.

It’s a turning point for the band too, with bassist Cam stepping into the lead vocal role for the first time. The rest of the band chips in with backing vocals, adding another layer to this playful, offbeat track. Drawing influence from the likes of The B-52’s and Devo, Wideshooter pulses with an infectious new wave rhythm and a cheeky sense of humor. And as if that wasn’t enough, the lyrics offer a playful wink to Sunday league football, while the band’s DIY ethos shines through with a homemade, spoof-style music video they produced, filmed, and edited themselves.