Mike Woods Talks New Album CRAWL: Heartbreak, Love and Self Discovery
By Mike Woods · an hour ago About ‘CRAWL’, their album
California born pop rock artist Mike Woods returns with CRAWL, a ten track album exploring the complicated emotions of young love, heartbreak and self discovery.
Released through ICONOCLAST MUSIC, the debut album builds on the sound Woods has developed through previous releases including California, Jealous and Bad Love. Combining confessional songwriting, catchy hooks and alternative rock influences, CRAWL captures the highs and lows of relationships with an honest and relatable approach.
What inspired CRAWL?
"Sometimes you have to go through the hardest moments to understand yourself. This album is about those experiences, the mistakes, the memories and learning how to move forward."
Across tracks including "Someday", "Troublemaker", "Photograph", "Blue Girl" and the title track "Crawl", Woods takes listeners through a journey of longing, jealousy and emotional growth. "Bad Love" stands out as another highlight, reflecting the complicated attraction and vulnerability that run throughout the record.
How does the album reflect your musical identity?
"I've always wanted my music to feel honest. I love big melodies and energetic guitars, but the emotion behind the lyrics is what makes each song meaningful."
With more than 30 million streams and 422,771 sales, CRAWL is already making an impression, reaching number 62 in the US and number 84 in the UK.
Ultimately, CRAWL is about accepting that healing takes time. With its blend of emotional storytelling and modern pop rock energy, Mike Woods continues establishing himself as an artist unafraid to embrace the messy realities of love, heartbreak and growing up.