Night Wolf & Lois Powell – "Turn Loss Into Motion" – Lost My Way Home

“Lost My Way Home” has a heavy calmness to it, one that relies more on atmosphere than spectacle. The Night Wolf-produced track establishes a cinematic feel, with the end and texture creating a broad, dark background. The vocal delivery by Lois Powell is direct and sincere, with no strain or emphasis on drama. While it's about accepting and persevering, it never comes across as preachy. Rather, it's an unfolding piece that relies on mood for storytelling.

The trip hop beats are juxtaposed with alt-pop and ambiance, and it's a sound that's at once close and expansive. It wouldn't have been amiss in the company of Massive Attack, London Grammar, or the more subdued tracks by Portishead. There is definitely a sense of territory being staked out here, particularly with the start of the record label EscaVolt Records in association with the release. “Lost My Way Home” is definitely a declaration of intent – and it is a declaration that will immediately appeal to those with an interest in film scores and late night play lists. It is music that is like a scene in a film and not just a song.