Night Wolf is a British music producer, composer, and sound designer recognised for blending cinematic soundscapes with elements of classical music, hip hop, dark ambient, and electronic music. His work has been featured in a wide range of international productions, including film trailers and major sports broadcasts. His music has also appeared in projects connected with global platforms and networks such as Netflix, NFL broadcasts, and MLB programming.
Currently, he has been working with vocalist Lois Powell. Their collaboration has already produced three stellar pop singles and continues to gain attention.
We were fortunate to have the opportunity to speak with both Lois and Night Wolf and ask them to shed some light on their collaboration, as well as their respective careers.
Night Wolf & Lois, where are you from, and what was your childhood like?
L.P:
My childhood was dreamy and sheltered. I lived in a world of bedtime stories, packed lunches, and extracurricular classes like gymnastics. I was a quiet one in school. I didn’t realise I was sensitive and wondered why I was the only one who had a problem with the smell in the school canteen. I was energetic and loud at home. I loved my dog Candy.
My teenage years, which are kind of still childhood, were more problematic. I got sick with a brain tumour, and a sick mind too. I was a mess for many years. My poor family.
N.W:
My real name is Ryan. I was born in Milton Keynes, but then grew up in Luton from the age of three. I had a good childhood, although I was also a problematic child. My parents were good ones, and only in my later years am I starting to realise that I might have been the problem. I am working on myself now though!
My fondest memories are being at home with my sisters and mum and seeing my dad every weekend. My sisters, when they were in their teens, were trying to get into the music business in their girl band called Genie. They ended up somehow on TV quite a few times and rubbed shoulders with quite a selection of famous people at the time. They even performed for Boyzone on live TV (Fully Booked). They also made friends with Edwin Starr and a saxophonist called James, who ended up playing at one of their weddings. They had some news articles and were featured in a few music magazines.
I was already in the early stages of creating my own music then. I had always written lyrics and played the piano before getting my first workstation, a Roland Fantom-X6. I started creating music around the same time, actually.
Anyway, my sisters, and I guess the eclectic taste in music my parents had, led me to believe it was really possible to make music a career and express yourself through it. I was always in bands growing up or in music groups. Another thing I followed with my sisters was Scottish marching band rehearsals. This is where I grew to love playing the snare drum.
My parents got me a drum kit when I was 3 years old, and apparently I could hold a rhythm before destroying it like a true rock star would — that is a joke. I learnt to play the piano from a young age but only went up to, I think, grade 3. After that I lost interest in learning other people's music and wanted to make my own. I now regret not completing my grades. in fact, that's something I would still like to accomplish.
At school I would often be in the music rooms and ended up befriending guitar players to jam with. Our first rock band was called Hed Shot and had about eight members. We eventually got quite good and reduced to four members, but sadly we never properly recorded anything. All I have left of those days are some cassette tapes with shady recordings.
Lois, how did you and Night Wolf meet?
L.P:
We met at an open mic. I almost didn’t go to the pub that night or perform. I thought my performance was mid. But after that I met Night Wolf and we exchanged numbers. Shortly after, we met up to work on his track “Lost My Way Home,”which we then released.
Can you both tell me a little about how you got into music?
L.P:
I first started playing flute at age nine but didn’t really vibe with it. I never “felt the music.” I had a lesson a week and learned to play sheet music, but I rarely practised between lessons. Once a friend told me I wasn’t very good, and I stopped.
At age thirteen I was in hospital and a boy there would play guitar. It was the only magic and joy in that place. He taught me a few chords and I quickly found a passion. I practised every day until I could play “Seven Nation Army” on one string and sing. Learning the timing was very difficult. From there I learned more covers and eventually started singing poems I had written.
N.W:
Ah, I think I might have gone mad and answered a lot of this question in my other response, but hey… I will add a bit more here!
I started producing more on my own when I had my workstation and only began learning how to produce on a laptop when I was around 19 or 20 years old. I am getting old now.
I produced a lot of stuff just for myself and didn’t start to take music seriously until I was older and living abroad in Hungary. I was first signed to a small start-up label in Swansea called Fly Productionz. After a rather lacklustre start, I went on to form relationships with local up-and-coming artists in and around Luton and abroad, and we created some cool stuff together.
Some of that music was picked up by a music library called The Music Jar. I then had two pieces of my music used for The Essex Boys Retribution. I fell in love with the idea of my music being used in visual projects and knowing it will be there forever. After that I started producing more instrumental albums for music libraries.
Later I was approached by Flipper Music and asked if I wanted to submit my work for potential sync placements. This allowed me to gain many placements, and my music has appeared in a wide range of projects — from Netflix shows to major sports brands and well-known TV shows around the world.
Now, for the first time since working with Lois, I am self-releasing and learning what it means to be truly independent. We are of course still hoping to gain placements with our work together and believe it would fit very well in something like a James Bond film.
We are also aiming to create music videos for our songs soon to continue telling the visual story, so keep your eyes peeled!
Night Wolf, what inspired you to create your own label?
N.W:
After a long relationship with Flipper Music, Deneb Records and Barry Music, I decided, after a change in management, to go my own way and release music myself. I felt like I had no real presence, to be honest, and not much creative input over how my music was marketed or promoted outside of clients looking for music to use. I decided it was the right time to spread my wings after releasing nine albums with them.
I created EscaVolt Records to take full control of everything, from the marketing and design to the promotion of our music. I wanted a platform where I could showcase the artists I work with and shine more of a spotlight on the work we are creating. I also wanted to create a buzz around us so we could find our people out there who enjoy what we are making and gain new listeners around the world.
In this day and age it seems you have to be on social media all the time to get anywhere, which neither Lois nor I are extremely passionate about. I personally think if you don’t have something to say, you probably don’t need to tell the world about every waking second of your life, as it’s probably not as interesting as you think. Wow, I sound like a bitter old man!
But yeah, it is pushing me to take a new approach to how I promote my music, and I am not quite sure if it's working… yet!
Lois, when did you start writing songs, and who are some of your favorite songwriters?
L.P:
I started writing around age 14. I had written a poem and decided to sing it. People liked it. I wrote a song about my sister — about being untouchable and beautiful.
I liked Florence and the Machine. I’d listen to Sleeping with Sirens, Sia, Kaleo, and the song “Water” by Jack Garratt.
Night Wolf, you have a very distinctive and original sound. How did you develop it?
N.W:
That’s nice to hear, thanks!
I just enjoy making what I feel like. When I’m in creation mode I try very hard not to listen to music or even watch TV for as long as possible before creating, so I don’t have outside influences on where a song might start. Of course, that’s not always possible, and it’s probably impossible not to be subconsciously influenced by the music you love.
For me, I enjoy creating a piece of music while a character or plot is unfolding in my head. I have a very wide and eclectic taste in music and have always loved music with classical or orchestral elements, or dark and dirty electronic music. I enjoy creating things with a bit of attitude.
I’m not very good at making happy stuff, I guess. Then again, I never really create when I am happy. I think that might be an “art” thing — most people tend to make better art when they are depressed or sad! So don’t make me happy!
If you listen back to my older work, I think I have certainly improved since I started releasing my creations, but I still have a lot to learn and I am finding my sound each time I produce.
At the moment I’m a bit overdue creatively because I’ve been doing a lot of back-office work to get things ready. I’m also setting up a sound-effects, sound-design and foley company called No Paw Audio, and I’m in the process of establishing the website and content, so it’s all systems go at the moment.
Lois, you’ve released three singles with Night Wolf. Will there be a fourth?
L.P:
There will be a fourth. Possibly my favourite and boldest statement. Something poured out of me during the time of writing this. It felt like the Laws of Life were known to me and I knew what I was and what I had to do — to have purpose.
It will be released on 21st March 2026.
Lois & Night Wolf, what is your creative process like when you collaborate?
L.P:
I go to his house. He might have some music laid down already. Hopefully I jump on the mic quickly — I have the lyrics and I’m bursting to go. I usually have to hold my horses.
A cup of tea is made. The dog is cuddled. We bang out some vocals. I might be told to hit the beats more or something he wants. Possibly get frustrated when trying to bring his image to life. Eventually I get it.
Then we chat a bit. I go home. Leave him with heart palpitations from my unnerving passion.
N.W:
For the first two songs it was quite focused on capturing Lois’s vocals, as most of the work on the track had already been done. I had built most of the instrumental and added parts as we went, but most of the creative side on the music had already been laid out.
Now that we’ve started making songs from the ground up together, it really brings a new direction to the sound. It allows Lois to open up more and allows me to experiment with our style again.
Like Lois said, we come together at my home studio where we discuss a little about what we want to try and achieve that day. We don’t really discuss the overall project, style or genre — we just start recording and find out where the mood takes us.
I like to get as many takes as possible and then play with them after recording. Lois is very good at doing this. She has been well trained somewhere, haha, to go again and again.
I think the time spent in this creative space together has allowed us to appreciate each other’s art and how we want to express ourselves when creating together.
You can listen to more of my collaborations with other artists on my website:
Night Wolf, who do you think is the best record producer in the world?
N.W:
My God, I have no idea. There are so many producers whose work I enjoy listening to. It wouldn’t be fair to say who the best producer in the world is, but I can name some who are up there for me:
Akira Yamaoka, Rick Jarrard, Clint Mansell, Mike Oldfield, David Arnold, Dr. Dre, DJ Muggs, Timbaland, RZA, Robert “3D” Del Naja, El-P, Nobuo Uematsu, Wiley, Trent Reznor, and Rick Rubin (more of an advisor?), and many more.
Lois & Night Wolf, what is your philosophy on life?
L.P:
My philosophy on life unfortunately fluctuates. Be the best person in the world. Help everybody. Nothing matters. Dedicate your life to what you believe in — accept terrors for what you believe.
Nothing matters, eat cake. Morality and purpose are confusing and slippery. Commit to the path — there is no path. Treat everyone with respect and kindness.
Sometimes it’s too stressful to bark up the wrong tree. Take ridiculous risks and pay for them later. Perpetuate bad habits for years and think about it late at night.
Tell the people you love that you love them 100 times a day. But overarching — whatever it is — stick along for the ride and see what’s in store.
Obliterate terror. Be love and light. Look back at that time with confusion and delusion but wish you were still there. Be honest because the truth is more interesting.
Idealism vs survival.
N.W:
I guess I’m still learning what my philosophy on life is. If I could advise anything, it would be to try and just live your life.
We are all just trying to figure things out and you never know what someone else is experiencing. We are not the main character and need to try to enjoy what we can in life, even when everything around you seems to stop you from enjoying anything.
You only live one life, so make it something you would be proud of accomplishing. Work hard and don’t give up on your dreams — anything is possible if you truly want it.
Travel, find love, and don’t hold onto material possessions.
But honestly… I would not take life advice from me.
Night Wolf & Lois, what advice would you give to your younger self?
L.P:
Go to the dance classes. Don’t worry about being evil. Go party with your family. Eat more protein. Don’t absorb the whole internet and ruin your innocence in one day.
Never stop playing. Do what you want. Ask for what you need. Speak your mind.
N.W:
I would have told myself not to spend my time the way I did in certain periods of my life. I would have tried to be more calm and collected in my younger years and not move around so much.
I would have taken music and what I needed to progress more seriously earlier, and I would not have allowed my anger to consume me.
I would have worked harder on my dreams sooner. I would still travel and find my own way, but I would approach it differently.
Have either of you worked other jobs besides music?
L.P:
Yes. I had a stint as an electrical engineer that shortly fizzled out — twelve-hour days, danger on the road and danger at work. I didn’t exist.
It was a shame I didn’t finish it as I might know a thing or two about automated systems. But at least now I can wire in a bathroom fan.
I worked as a nanny/babysitter. I enjoyed that job and it definitely managed my expectations about having children. It’s the attention thing.
I worked at a funfair and learned how to stare into the void for six hours a day.
I also created a business selling homemade candles and learned how expensive shipping is. It’s a shame I didn’t continue with that because I got some lovely reviews. But I do feel inspired to sell shell candles at the beach this year.
N.W:
A lot of jobs! I’ve gone from working in stores to nightclubs, bar manager and supervisor roles, labouring and building work, call centres and hostel work, night manager roles in hotels, to working as a kindergarten teacher and camp coordinator abroad.
I’ve also spent a fair bit of time volunteering on farms and projects around Europe when I was truly lost — working with cows and chickens in Hungary, doing home renovations in France, language programs in Poland. I’ve taught English in China and Vietnam.
I’ve tried a lot of roles, and none of these jobs ever really led to progression — or maybe I just couldn’t find my feet enough to hold onto them. For a long time I didn’t know where I was supposed to be or what I was supposed to be doing.
But I’ve always had a passion to try to make my dreams come true and be my own boss. I once had a successful company in Budapest dealing with nightlife and tours before losing control of it.
To this day I’m still working on new ideas. Music and sound design have never been a fad or quick-money decision for me. I will continue to invest my time and energy into music and my sound design and effects company until I die. I’ve never wanted to be famous in the music world. I just want to earn a living doing what I truly love — creating music and sounds.
Of course it’s rewarding when people notice or enjoy what you do, which is why I’m starting to come out of my shell a bit more. Keep your eyes out for No Paw Audio — it will be coming very soon.
Finally, for both of you: what album would you take with you to a desert island?
L.P:
The Covers Record by Cat Power.
Drunk off rotten coconuts, dehydrated with no hope of salvation, rolling around listening to Cat Power as the last sun hits the water and fades into black.
Or fighting an alligator in slow motion. Or admiring the peace and beauty. Many desert island scenarios would pair well with that album.
N.W:
Can I cheat and make the album myself? As in select, say, 12 songs and burn them onto a CD? I have no idea why I would do that in this day and age, but I already said it.
It’s a really hard question to answer, but if I had to pick one album forever it might be Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane. There’s something about that album that takes me back to a strange time in my life.
Looking through the songs I’ve collected over the years, it’s one I don’t think I would grow bored of. It would somehow keep me connected to other humans. It has dark and happy moments and isn’t all doom and gloom. If I was already alone on a desert island, I wouldn’t want to spend the time feeling depressed.
Although I would hope I’d have more time to decide if I truly only had one album to listen to for the rest of my life.
What if I made a raft out of CDs with all my favourite music? Then I would have a raft and more music!
Any final words?
N.W:
Thank you for listening and taking the time to read about us. Please follow me on my socials @NightWolfUK.
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