Baths, the visionary LA-based artist/producer Will Wiesenfeld, returns after seven years with Gut, a daring new album set to release on February 21, 2025, via Basement’s Basement. Leading the charge is the electrifying single “Sea of Men,” a darkly witty, vulnerable exploration of sex and identity wrapped in eerie yet jubilant guitars reminiscent of harpsichords. Premiered via PAPER with a self-directed video, the track showcases Wiesenfeld’s raw honesty and experimental edge. “I often feel animalistic—present in body, dissociative in spirit,” he confesses, capturing the tension between primal instincts and self-discovery.
Gut marks Baths’ most direct and unfiltered work to date, with Wiesenfeld embracing a visceral, “from the stomach” approach to songwriting. It’s an unflinching dive into themes of desire, self-identity, and the chaos of human emotion, unafraid to confront personal discomfort or vulnerability. His lyrics are boldly unvarnished, paired with meticulously crafted production and vocal performances that range from whispered intimacy to brazen declarations. Tracks featuring live drumming (by Casey Dietz and Sam KS) and lush string arrangements by the Isaura String Quartet amplify the album’s visceral power.
Wiesenfeld’s inspirations—noise-rock legends Gilla Band, post-punk staples Protomartyr, and experimental acts like A Frames—bleed into Gut’s sound: abrasive yet euphoric, hammering its themes into your psyche with relentless conviction. The result is a breathtaking spectrum of emotion, from lacerating hopelessness to lustful joy.
Having honed his craft on projects like Netflix’s Bee and PuppyCat soundtrack and collaborations with Grizzly Bear, Flying Lotus, and ODESZA, Wiesenfeld elevates his artistry to new heights on Gut. Wildly intuitive and brilliantly unrestrained, this is Baths at his most captivating. Pre-order now and step into a world where raw emotion and sonic brilliance collide.
