From The Ripple Effect:

"Dansewolf  Smoke -N- Mirrors

Question.  Do you want to know what it would sound like if Gwen Stefani sang in front of a synthesizer-equipped hair metal band?  Answer.  Of course you do!  Why?  Because it’s fun, that’s why!  And because you just don’t hear many bands taking this approach nowadays.  Seriously, listening to this EP makes me wish I had long hair, a full time makeup artist, and an androgynous wardrobe.  Okay maybe that was a bit of an overstatement, but I think you get the point.  The playful spirit of 80s rock is alive and well for every second of the twenty two minute runtime of this EP.

If I could, I’d like to make one thing clear.  I think this is a very good band that writes songs filled with great and memorable hooks, but in my humble opinion this music really revolves around vocalist Juls D.  Her melodious voice effortlessly takes center stage in each composition, and her level of charisma is off the charts!  Again, I don’t want to take anything away from the rest of the band (Andy Lagomarsino and Grant Webb), but these songs would simply not be the same without Juls D’s singing.

Musically speaking the six songs offered on Smoke -N- Mirrors cover all the bases.  You have your guitar heavy rockers like opener “In L.A.”.  You have your power ballad “Shut You Down”.  There’s the bluesy-groover “Smoke N Mirrors”, the feel good closer “Like A Ghost”, and the infectious power pop of “I Think Maybe”.  All great songs, but my favorite has to be “Love Hate Heartbreak”.  Fantastic!  Waveriders, take a listen to Dansewolf and inject some fun into your listening life."