XG Comes out 'HOWLING' with 2nd Mini Album "AWE"

byCiera Reeves -November 08, 2024

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Hip-hop / R&B girl group XG released their highly anticipated second mini-album, "AWE" on November 8. The physical album will be released in the U.S on 12/6 and you can pre-order the physical album HERE. The album is also supported by the lead single, 'HOWLING.'

"AWE" comes nearly a year after the release of XG’s first mini-album, "NEW DNA." Compared to "NEW DNA," "AWE" centers around the theme of “awe”—the mix of fear and curiosity felt when encountering something entirely new. Through this album, XG aims to inspire a sense of wonder and offer listeners a special experience to accompany them in everyday life.

"AWE" includes eight tracks, featuring pre-released songs 'SOMETHING AIN'T RIGHT,' 'IYKYK,' and the remix track 'WOKE UP REMIXX' with artists like Jay Park, OZworld, AKLO, Paloalto, VERBAL, and Awich.

The lead track, 'HOWLING,' combines upright bass with intense synth sounds, capturing XG's unique blend of charisma and sophistication. The members’ howls, reminiscent of wolves, bring the song's energy to life, pulling listeners into a raw, immersive experience. The message, “THAT’S HOW WE HOWL,” conveys unity, resilience, and XG’s determination to rise, no matter the challenges ahead. It’s paired with a music video that features XG as visitors from space who arrive in a controlled, uniform city. Cracks begin to form as they transform the environment into their natural world, symbolizing their fierce intent to reshape existing structures and make their mark. Their unity, like that of a wolf pack, reinforces their desire to shift the world on their terms.

'HOWLING' Music video

Last month, XG successfully completed the North American leg of their first world tour “The first HOWL” which drew in and captivated approximately 50,000 fans across all performances. They kick off their UK & Europe tour on November 18 in Manchester, followed by shows in London, Berlin, Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam.

Meanwhile, the group performed the new release on KBS Music Bank the same day.