Wolf Eyes is an American noise and experimental music duo from Michigan, formed in 1996 by Nate Young and joined by John Olson in 2000. The band has released well over 300 recordings across countless formats and labels - including Sub Pop - and is widely regarded as a central force in the American harsh noise underground. Their sound draws on industrial electronics, free jazz and raw improvisation, and their live shows are known for being physically intense and unpredictable.
Wolf Eyes announced their upcoming LP 'Self Embalmed', to be released as a picture disc on their new label Backwards Compatible Records.
Wolf Eyes launched Backwards Compatible Records, a new label co-founded by John Olson, Nate Young and Brandon Hill.
Wolf Eyes performed a South American tour in December 2025, with dates in Rio de Janeiro, Lima, Santiago and Buenos Aires.
A live recording with Anthony Braxton, 'Live at Pioneer Works, 26 October 2023', appeared in the Wolf Eyes discography in 2025.
Wolf Eyes released 'Most Attic' in 2024, continuing their prolific output of experimental recordings.
