Some songs are just too potent to fade into obscurity, and ‘Wifey’ by Convertible is a prime example. Half a decade may have passed since the duo first sent shockwaves through the airwaves with their seminal Trim EP, but it would be criminal not to revisit the raucously electric revival of dive bar hedonics. If blues-soaked rock rhythms and foot-stomping euphoria are your vices, ‘Wifey’ has the bite to keep you hooked.
Born in the depths of Melbourne’s indie rock scene, Convertible—Marc Cifali (vocals, guitars) and Manny Mason (drums)—have been refining their signature sound of raw energy and anthemic hooks since 2018.
‘Wifey’ doesn’t waste time with saccharine sentimentality as it breeds romanticism back into rock n roll. Instead, it resurrects the pulse of vintage rock ‘n’ roll, infusing it with modern swagger and riffs so tight they could send you into a catatonic trance.
The Trim EP is enough to get you on your knees and pray for another release; it might be time to start lighting candles. Until then, ‘Wifey’ remains a testament to the band’s creative zenith, proving that true rock ‘n’ roll doesn’t just survive—it prowls.
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Review by Amelia Vandergast