Scott Riggan unveils his most vulnerable and unflinching song to date with the release of "Song of the Wolf," the next single from his upcoming full-length album Shepherds and Wolves, arriving August 28. Written from deeply personal experience, the track confronts the painful reality that some of the deepest wounds in the church come not from outside forces, but from those entrusted with spiritual leadership. Drawing from the biblical warning in Acts 20 about "wolves" who infiltrate the flock, Riggan wrestles with heartbreak, anger, and disillusionment when sin and abuse are hidden to protect reputations rather than brought into the light.
With stark imagery and poetic intensity--highlighted by the haunting line "...till the flash of your teeth in the dark"--"Song of the Wolf" exposes the devastating ripple effects of manipulation, cover-ups, and misplaced trust. The song does not offer easy answers. Instead, it invites listeners to sit in the tension of pain and truth, while calling the Church back to vigilance, integrity, and accountability. It stands as both a lament and a warning--an honest reflection of lived experience that refuses to look away.
"Song of the Wolf" also reveals the broader thematic core of Shepherds and Wolves, a project centered on the tension between faithful shepherds who protect the flock and the wolves who seek to destroy it. While this track may represent the darkest moment on the album, it plays a crucial role in the story Riggan is telling--one that ultimately points toward healing, discernment, and hope rooted in Christ.
Scott Riggan creates music for the road-weary and soul-hungry--and his next chapter is his most intentional yet. Releasing August 28, Shepherds and Wolves marks a bold new full-length statement, with new singles rolling out throughout the year to introduce listeners to the project's heart and direction. The album explores themes of spiritual resilience, discernment, and the tension between comfort and calling, offering songs that feel both cinematic and deeply personal.
Recently signing with NRT Music, Riggan enters this release cycle with expanded partnership and momentum, building on a career that has already spanned four continents. As an independent artist, he has earned a #1 hit on Christian radio, multiple Top 20 songs, and recognition from the Dove Awards and the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Yet the driving force behind his music remains unchanged: honest songs rooted in faith, wrestled through in real life.
While serving as a worship pastor in Idaho, Riggan continues to create music that resonates with fellow spiritual travelers--those seeking a faith sturdy enough to navigate sorrow, doubt, and resilient hope. That growing community of listeners, affectionately known as the Rigganators, has become an integral part of the journey.
With "Song of the Wolf" and the forthcoming Shepherds and Wolves, Scott Riggan invites listeners into a deeper conversation--one that acknowledges the shadows but ultimately points toward the Shepherd who restores the soul.
