
A film about Northwest hip-hop from 2015
The Physics
Wish You Were Here
Wish You were Here is a six-track, 2015 EP from The Physics. Thematically, we find the group asking existential questions, reflecting on age and friends and lovers long gone. Musically, I was immediately struck by the heavy, propulsive drums, floor-shaking bass, and an urgent mood that differs this release from the easygoing vibe of, say, their 2012 album Tomorrow People. There’s a weight of responsibility hovering over these tracks, and in these raps, counterpointed by some gorgeous guest vocals from Shelby Taylor.
Wish You Were Here was created in 2015 and features appearances from: