Subtlety Drives Wiretree’s Acoustic Ballad ‘Let Me In’ (Premiere)

Austin’s Wiretree would fit perfectly within the early 2000s indie rock scene. The band’s got a knack for interesting, yet taut melodies that take cues from great songsmiths such as the Shins and Fleet Foxes. The group’s newest track, “Let Me In,” is a meditation on Wiretree’s love for sounds and inspirations of the past, as well as respect and adoration for generations of the future.

“‘Let Me In’ came from thinking about my son as he grows up, having to deal with everything around him,” says the band’s singer Kevin Peroni. “Also, from another perspective, remembering how my father looked after me through the years. Just tying-in the empathy a parent has from one generation to another.”

“Let Me In” propels itself with percussive chords strummed out on acoustic guitars, backed by a deeply mellow piano. Peroni’s vocals, while reminiscent of James Mercer’s, act as an excellent foil to the song’s simple construction.

Wiretree’s new LP, Towards the Sky, is available for pre-order right here.