To step into the story of Golden Wolf, the shimmering fifth chapter in the Dope
Lemon
adventure… We all are curious where they’ll take us next when you board the dope
plane. This time, it’s a seaplane—an amphibious wonder known as The Golden
Wolf, with an interior decked out in earthy suede and the smell of sun-soaked
cedarwood. It flies to an untouched coastline at the edge of a forgotten desert, where
an old hacienda sits beneath the shadow of sandstone cliffs. Time moves differently
here—every room holds secrets from another era, whispers of travels far beyond the
horizon, and echoes of love letters never sent.

Inside, you’re invited to reflect: the choices you made, the ones you left behind, and
those still waiting at the crossroads ahead. Pour a drink, let the warm breeze in, and
listen closely to the desert winds—they carry fragments of stories that are both yours
and someone else’s.

The Golden Wolf may be a real seaplane—It's as though Angus Stone really did find
inspiration from his wanderings at a remote hacienda by a mAre you cagical secret
beach drinking Pina Coladas—but the real magic unfolds in the sounds of Golden
Wolf, a new record that blends reflective introspection with wild sonic landscapes. If
Kimosabè felt like a classic road anthem album for a cosmic journey, Golden Wolf
opens the door to a wilder, more uncertain frontier. The songs here are still anchored
by Stone’s trademark grooves, but they feel looser, more windswept, capturing the
heat of endless desert days and the cool mystery of moonlit nights.

Songs like “Electric Green Lambo” swags in with confidence, like someone
swaggering
around in a velvet robe—smooth, effortless, and undeniably cool. “She’s All Time”
conjures visions of sun soaked dreams, poolside dancing with an ethereal,
unknowable muse.

“Sugarcat” slinks through shadows, playful yet elusive, leaving only traces of its
presence behind. And then there’s “John Belushi”, stirring up a whirlwind of reckless
energy, arms wide open in the chaos. It’s big, bold, and impossible to pin down,
echoing with laughter and wildness, though its true meaning always seems just out
of reach. Each track invites you deeper, without ever fully giving itself away.

This new chapter reveals Stone at his most open yet—peeling back layers of silky
sheened memories, imagination and thought provoking insights. It unveils what he’s
built over the many years of the Dope Lemon Temple, where so many listeners go to
dip their minds in the music, only to find themselves in another land. In Kimosabè,
we saw Stone reflect on his youth and the roads that shaped him. Now, in Golden
Wolf, he’s grappling with the question of where the road leads next.

With a soundscape that drifts between languid, sun-soaked rock and shimmering,
nocturnal grooves, Golden Wolf doesn’t rush to its destination. Instead, it invites you
to savour the journey—the highs and the lows, the solitude and the celebration. Like
the desert, it’s both barren and beautiful, a place where time slows down, and for a
while, you can lose yourself completely.

Since its debut in 2016 with the critically acclaimed album Honey Bones, DOPE
LEMON––the moniker of acclaimed Australian artist Angus Stone––has cultivated a
reputation for pairing dreamy, laid-back grooves with deeply introspective lyricism.
DOPE LEMON's rich, immersive soundscapes have struck a chord with audiences
across the globe. Albums like Smooth Big Cat (2019) and Rose Pink Cadillac (2022)
have not only climbed the ARIA charts—frequently earning #1 rankings in
independent and vinyl categories—but have also garnered a devoted international
following, with notable
success in Germany, Switzerland, and beyond. His most recent album, Kimosabè
(2023), continued this momentum, taking out the #9 spot on the ARIA charts and the
#2
Australian Album.

With myriad achievements extending beyond the studio, the project has sold over
565,000 album equivalents and amassed over 700 million streams. The single ‘Rose
Pink Cadillac’ was a fan favourite, landing a spot in triple j’s Hottest 100, while the
discography has been Shazamed nearly 2 million times—a testament to its magnetic
pull.

On the live front, DOPE LEMON has headlined sold-out tours across Australia, North
America, and Europe—including appearances at Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits,
and most recently joining Post Malone on the Australian leg of his 2023 arena tour.
DOPE LEMON has also gained recognition for collaborations with revered Australian
bands such as Winston Surfshirt and co-writing credits with the likes of Will Ferrell
and Adam McKay.