The first release from newly minted Mission Freak Records is here. Wolves in the Attic, the Ames, Iowa purveyors of rabid, raucous pop will see the widespread release of their debut recordElectronic Hearts on February 17.

Eyes and ears are noticing the band as they perform across the Midwest, occupying coveted slots along the way opening for bands such as The Faint, HEALTH, Titus Andronicus, and These United States. Electronic Hearts is devoted to keeping the spirit of their live sound in tact while embracing a more nuanced take on their live show that envies My Bloody Valentine-level decibels. Wolves in the Attic update the fuzz of '90s indie rock and include bits of psychedelia and garage rock, all coalescing into a concise, unruly pop affair.

The first track, "Loss of God," is now available for download and for sharing. Feel free to post on your website.
Wolves in the Attic - Loss of God

Electronic Hearts marks the arrival of Mission Freak Records, from the same people who present the Mission Creek Music Festival every spring in Iowa City, IA. Founded in the spirit of the festival, Mission Freak endeavors to make each release something to look forward to by releasing it in limited run before making it widely available. For Electronic Hearts, the label enlisted Justin Kerr (San Francisco's DIY or Else Records, The Blacks) to package the album within 200 vintage hardcover books. The project came out beautifully, and now seeing Wolves in the Attic live means that you can peruse their veritable library for your own, singular copy of the debut. This spirit promises to continue for future MFR releases, each of which can expect its own concept and dedication. 

Mission Freak is partnering with Three Ring Records to make all releases available for digital download. This begins withElectronic Hearts, which becomes available for purchase February 17. 

Electronic Hearts was recorded at Vaudeville Mews in Des Moines, IA and Future Appletree Studio One in Rock Island, IL by Patrick Fleming of the Poison Control Center and Pat Stolley, formerly of Daytrotter, who also mixed the record. Doug Van Sloun, who has worked with Bright Eyes, Cursive, the Faint, and countless others mastered the record at Focus Mastering in Omaha.