Remi Wolf – I Won’t Cry

Ahead of the release of her third studio album Mud, Remi Wolf shares the tender and haunting track “I Won’t Cry.”

The yearning ballad builds to a powerful, heart-wrenching crescendo as Remi laments a former love, her booming, emotionally charged vocals carrying the weight of her longing to call out, “Why don’t you want me back.” The song comes alongside a music video co-directed by Remi Wolf and featuring Remi rolling through a drive through car wash, the mist from the water sprouting rainbow hues.

Speaking about “I Won’t Cry,” Remi shares, “‘I Won’t Cry’ came out of one of the first writing trips we did in Big Bear for this album, and it was one of those songs that just immediately felt special to me. The three hours it took us to write and record it felt like we were all under some kind of magic spell. I would play the demo for friends and by the end they’d be crying. I knew it was stirring up something very real in people, and I knew it had to be on the record. It’s sad and yearning and dramatic and kind of pathetic in a way that I really love. It’s genuinely one of my favorite songs I’ve ever written, and I’m so happy you finally get to hear it!!!”

Mud will arrive on October 9th via Island Records and includes the previously shared singles “Twiggy” and “Bottle.” Remi recently sat down with Kyle MacLachlan for his podcast What Are We Even Doing? to discuss her new music, get playful with the cult-movie star and chat about the beginning of her musical career followed by a deeper conversation surrounding her musical journey with Ross Golan on And The Writer Is. This Sunday, September 27th, Remi will perform at All Things Go Festival in Washington, DC ahead of headline shows in Los Angeles and New York City next month.

Mud’s eleven songs refine Wolf’s boundless musical imagination into a collection of tracks that are warmer, more spacious, and deeply human without sacrificing the adventurous spirit that has always defined her work.

The album emerged from a period of reflection after years spent in constant motion. After an uninterrupted run of touring, writing, and recording, Wolf found herself questioning not only what she wanted to say, but how she wanted to make music. Early sessions took place in Nashville before the album found its spiritual center during a retreat to Big Bear with longtime collaborator Jared Solomon and a small circle of trusted friends including Jack DeMeo, Jamie McLaughlin, and Gigi Grombacher. Days were spent writing songs, making family dinners, and passing microphones across the kitchen while ideas unfolded naturally, evolving into what Wolf affectionately describes as a “family band.”

That spirit carried through every stage of Mud. The group reunited for sessions at Electric Lady Studios in New York before gathering one final time in Joshua Tree to finish the record. Leaning into live instrumentation and recording together in the same room, they prioritized spontaneity over perfection. Wolf often took her place behind the drum kit herself, while melodies and lyrics were given space to evolve naturally. The result is an earthy, lived-in sound rooted in melody, storytelling, and performances that feel unmistakably alive.

This sense of clarity arrives at a pivotal moment in Wolf’s career. Following acclaimed albums Juno and Big Ideas, she has established herself as one of contemporary pop’s most singular voices, earning a devoted global following through her fearless songwriting, electrifying live performances, and unmistakable artistic vision. She has appeared at festivals including Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Bonnaroo while touring alongside Paramore, Lorde and Olivia Rodrigo. Earlier this year, Wolf also made her on-screen debut in Amazon Prime Video’s hit series Off Campus, which features multiple songs from her catalog and a cameo appearance by Wolf in the premiere episode. Wolf has been championed and celebrated by many, from performing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to publications such as Rolling Stone, NPR, Pitchfork, Variety, PAPER, Nylon, Billboard, The New York Times, and more.

With Mud, Wolf enters a new creative chapter rooted in collaboration, instinct, and songwriting that trusts itself. Rather than chasing bigger ideas, she embraces simplicity, proving that leaving space can be just as powerful as filling it.

Upcoming Live Dates

9/27 – Washington, DC @ All Things Go

10/10 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre

10/13 – New York City, NY @ Webster Hall

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