Today, Pinwheel Valley dropped their new single ‘Werewolf’ via Hot Soap Records, cementing their status as one of indie’s most compelling acts. Hailing from Cyprus with Jordanian-Canadian roots, the band—spearheaded by singer and multi-instrumentalist Qais Khoury—boasts over 2 million streams and shoutouts from heavyweights like CLASH Magazine, NOTION, Earmilk, and Billboard Argentina. Their track ‘Your Superman’ crashed the US iTunes Alternative Chart at No. 13, while videos for ‘Willow’ and ‘Abduction’ scooped Best Music Video awards at the New York Film Awards, Vegas Movie Awards, and Swedish International Film Festival. This year, they locked in a deal with Levantin Music for their EP Reverie and snagged a Finalist spot in the International Acoustic Music Awards for ‘Counting On You’. Having rocked stages at Fengaros Festival, Indie Week Toronto, and the Mayor of London’s Big Busk, plus tours across Vancouver, Toronto, and Seattle, Pinwheel Valley is a global force blending Indie Soul, Alt-Rock, and Folktronica.

‘Werewolf’ kicks off with stark piano chords and subtle guitar layers, framing Qais Khoury’s gut-punching vocals. The track simmers into a gripping build, with the chorus unleashing soaring melodies that carry a chilling edge of despair. Echoing the moody intensity of early 2000s Coldplay and the raw soul of Jeff Buckley, it’s a slow-burner that digs into the tension of inner turmoil, shaped by Khoury’s production and Robb Robinson’s mastering finesse—think Jason Mraz and Alan Parsons pedigree.

Frontman Qais Khoury told us: “‘Werewolf’ is the closest thing I ever wrote to a Coldplay song. If you like early 2000s Coldplay albums, this single is right up your alley. ‘Werewolf’ is about the average working-class man who feels like an outcast in society—a man who has developed an inescapable, uncontrollable urge to turn violent and destructive, much like a werewolf. This transformation is fueled by the ongoing neglect and mistreatment from those who have the power to help but choose not to. As a result, he’s caught in a constant struggle between the good and evil within himself.” With its cinematic pull and unflinching honesty, ‘Werewolf’ locks in Pinwheel Valley as a band unafraid to bare the scars of the human condition.

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