Newcastle’s own The Royal Fox Society is making waves with their debut single Cascades, a haunting fusion of strings and electronics that has just reached #1 on Apple Music.
The three-piece ensemble brings together husband-and-wife duo Rodney and Anthea Wikstrom on strings with electronic musician Huw Jones, creating a sound that blends neoclassical, ambient, post-rock, pop, and orchestral elements.
Classically trained, Rodney and Anthea have a wide-ranging musical background, including performing with Jimmy Barnes’ mariachi ensemble and contributing to recordings for Daniel Johns of Silverchair.
Meanwhile, Huw honed his craft playing guitar and singing in live bands before developing his electronic project, Fox Control. Together, they merge classical precision with contemporary electronic experimentation.
Cascades, their debut independent single, introduces listeners to the group’s signature post-classical sound. The track features intertwining string melodies that suggest a larger ensemble, supported by Huw’s sub-bass, trip-hop-influenced breakbeats, and layered electronic textures.
At 3 minutes 38 seconds, it balances repeating themes with improvisational flourishes that capture the spontaneity of their recording session.
Praised for its cinematic quality and emotional depth, Cascades is equally at home on stage, in visual media, or through home speakers.
Its success signals the beginning of an ambitious trajectory for The Royal Fox Society, with more releases expected to expand on their unique chamber-electronic aesthetic.
The Royal Fox Society’s debut single Cascades is available now across all streaming platforms, marking a bold start for the ensemble’s future performances and releases.
