Mike Woods Explores His Musical Influences on New Album CRAWL
By Mike Woods · an hour ago About ‘CRAWL’, their album
Mike Woods brings together emotional songwriting, infectious melodies and alternative rock energy on his latest album, CRAWL. Released through ICONOCLAST MUSIC, the ten track record showcases an artist continuing to develop his sound while drawing inspiration from the many sides of modern pop rock.
Known for releases such as California, Jealous and Bad Love, Woods has built his identity around honest lyrics and powerful melodies. On CRAWL, those elements come together with a stronger alternative edge, creating a collection that balances vulnerability with energetic instrumentation.
Who were your biggest musical influences while making CRAWL?
"I've always been drawn to artists who aren't afraid to put real emotion into their music. I love the combination of huge choruses, memorable guitar parts and lyrics that actually mean something. That's the kind of music I want to create."
Throughout CRAWL, Woods explores different musical moods, from the reflective feel of "Someday" and "Photograph" to the punchier energy of "Bad Love" and "Troublemaker". The title track captures the album's central identity, bringing together its emotional themes and alternative pop rock sound.
What do you hope listeners take away from the album?
"I want people to hear these songs and feel like someone understands what they're going through. Whether it's heartbreak, jealousy or figuring yourself out, there's something powerful about knowing you're not alone."
With more than 30 million streams, CRAWL is already reaching a growing audience, charting at number 62 in the US and number 84 in the UK.
Ultimately, CRAWL represents another step forward for Mike Woods. Inspired by the emotional honesty of alternative rock and the accessibility of modern pop, he delivers an album that feels personal, melodic and full of youthful energy.