Stream or download “Come With Me To Hell” by Wilkinson Blades: Come With Me To Hell

A free man can only stay cooped up alone for so long. He’s gotta get out and get some human connection. You can sense that urgency right from the start of the new single from Portland rockers Wilkinson Blades, who venture into jangle pop territory with Come With Me To Hell.

With a full record in the can, the band is cooling its heels in the throes of the pandemic, having decided in the meantime to release single songs in the run-up to a not-yet-determined full-length release. Come With Me To Hell is about making that human connection when you just can’t stand one more minute of isolation. It’s both a hopeful blast of pop sunshine and a call to action. “Join me, won’t you? This life’s worth living.”

— Phil Favorite

Steve Wilkinson of Wilkinson Blades begins his monthly residency Saturday, Feb. 27 from 2-5 p.m. at Alberta Street Pub. He’ll be joined by bandmate Grant Cumpston and guest Paul Brainard. Erin Wallace opens. Check the pub’s website for more information about ticketing, distanced seating, etc.