Rating: 5/5
Because bass and low frequencies are proven to boost confidence and rearrange the brain to think assertively, the most effective ego booster is the 2025 release “wolf” by tonser. Blooming from the raves and clubs in Copenhagen, the mysterious producer brings an underrated EDM, electro-pop and bass-filled style of music in his latest album.
The record has 10 songs, with instrumental techniques in cadence to artists like Skrillex, Ecco2k and Yeat, who mix eccentric vocals into their songs. The album’s mix makes it impossible to stand still. This album’s specialty is its ability to fuse old and new genres.
The album opens with “scars,” an absorbing and blood-pumping introduction with lots of symphonies and autotune. The track has an edgy feel, and since the beat never really drops, the cliffhanger leaves listeners needing more. While unconfirmed, the theme in the lyrics potentially represents confidence in his abilities, music and fans.
One of the more well-known tracks in the album, “hyde,” is an addictive beat that speaks of the union of good, evil and the unknown. Released as a single in 2024, it is reminiscent of Yeat’s music style. The song uses a heavy rhythm, electronic synths and bass-filled beats. While not confirmed, the tune is likely a reference to Robert Louis Stevenson’s gothic novel “Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.” The track hints at the fictional character and his mask directly in the lyric, “Mask on, I’m Mr. Hyde.” This reference is what makes the song immersive in its meaning while being essential to the album — given that the character is mentioned in various songs.
“txt me” is currently tonser’s most popular hit, having more than one million listens on Spotify. Despite the track’s catchy tone – digital synths and low frequencies — the song’s meaning is not all that jolly. The hymn speaks of the loss of a relationship and the need for a text back. It is a great heartbreak anthem for a party, rave or club, making it worthy of its million streams and in need of many more.
In terms of the artist, not much is known about the ascending tonser, other than that he is from the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, but now resides in Tokyo, Japan. With 84,700 monthly listeners on Spotify, his music rose with the 2020 single “cryptid” — accompanied by Sg Lily. As seen on his Instagram, the mysterious singer does plenty of hype-filled shows in places like New York, Manchester and Xiamen.
IWith all being said, it is definite that tonser’s “wolf” is notable for higher recognition because of its lively and distinctive manner in beats, lyrics and instrumentals. The heart-pumping ambiance of this record is more than worthy of mainstream media attention. The album was a big jump in streams for tonser, so this album may keep growing as time passes.
