New York singer-songwriter Wormy (aka Noah Rauchwerk) today has shared his new single "27 Days" the latest track from his forthcoming LP Shark River, out January 16th via Rose Garden. The textured, wintry track follows lead single "Give Up," which was co-produced by Samia and Renny Conti–both of whom Rauchwerk is a touring drummer for. "I wrote this about a short lived relationship I had when I was far away from home," he explains. "It’s about getting on a plane and flying back to your life after a glimpse into another one. Logistics can really just mess something good up really easily. It's also about how maybe certain relationships only ever feel right because they aren't logistically possible." Rauchwerk recently performed at Wormfest 3, the third iteration of his annual fest. This year's featured performances from Runnner, Hudson Freeman, Trace Mountains, Hank Heaven, Horsepower, and more.
Shark River finds Rauchwerk embracing vulnerability with a collection of songs that explore loneliness, heartbreak, and the comforting but ultimately doomed escapism of life on the road. His work as a touring drummer has offered him precious little stability, but plenty of time for reflection. Skillful production and backing vocals from his bandmates Conti and Samia drench the LP in a sepia-toned indie glow, complete with the occasional pedal steel, but Rauchwerk’s vocals betray his fondness for emo-leaning folk luminaries like Bright Eyes and the Mountain Goats. Sometimes, his singing feels more or less like melodic speaking, a friend telling you about a hard day over a couple of beers; other times, you can feel his panic as he shouts into the microphone.
This sense of lacking a permanent home permeates much of Rauchwerk’s own music as Wormy, the artist project he’s been writing for since 2021. His discomfort with impermanence comes to a head on Shark River, which finds Rauchwerk grappling with the splintered friendships, shattered relationships, and stagnating uncertainty produced by a life in constant motion.
The album asks many of the questions that haunt people as they grow shakily into adulthood. Will I ever find love that endures? Will my friend ever call me back? What’s the difference between building a life and just living a life? But amidst the self-doubt and regret that flow through Shark River, there are glimmers of optimism that keep Rauchwerk afloat. Even when he’s singing about giving up, you get the feeling he never will — that part of a life in motion is the understanding that you keep moving forward. Eventually, you’ll get home.
"27 Days" is out today via Rose Garden. Shark River LP is out January 16th, 2026. | 
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