Cory Wong is known for precision, groove, and a guitar tone that cuts like neon through a dark club. His new single, “One Way Road (Feat. Yam Haus)” reveals something even more compelling: his ability to build an entire emotional world around a song. Leaning into glossy ’80s pop, the track is both nostalgic and forward-looking.
Set against shimmering synths, soft-focus drums, and a breezy melodic drive, “One Way Road” feels like a late-night drive with the windows down. It’s a song about motion, momentum, and choosing to keep going even when the destination isn’t clear. Yam Haus brings a tender vulnerability to the hook, their voices gliding effortlessly over Wong’s tightly layered instrumentation.
The collaboration marks the fourth release from Wong’s upcoming album Lost In The Wonder, due Feb. 3, 2026, and it continues a rollout that has quietly showcased how wide his creative range truly is.
Wong himself has been clear that this album is about showing every dimension of what he does — not just as a guitarist, but as a full-spectrum musical architect.
“There are lots of sides to me as an artist,” Wong says. “A lot of people know me as a guitar guy, or even more specifically, ‘rhythm guitar guy’. That’s an accurate description, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. I see the guitar as just one of the avenues for my music and creativity. It’s been an absolute joy to develop and form a signature sound as a guitarist, but a huge part of my artistry is in my production/writing/arranging/band-leading. I’ve worked on and honed those skills just as much as my guitar playing, so I wanted to make an album that really showcased that side of my creative expression. Does that mean there’s less guitar on this album than on others? No! It’s actually quite the opposite. I feel like some of my best guitar work is done on this album. There’s everything from my classic rhythm guitar sound to multiple layers of orchestrally arranged guitar to blistering solos when the music calls for it.”
That philosophy is audible on “One Way Road.” Even when the guitars aren’t screaming in the foreground, they’re everywhere. They’re giving the song depth and shimmer beneath its pop sheen.
Equally important to the album’s identity is Wong’s love of collaboration, something that shines especially bright on this track. Yam Haus doesn’t just appear as a featured vocal; they help shape the emotional temperature of the song, turning it into a conversation rather than a solo statement.
“I think anyone who’s a great producer/writer/arranger also really likes to collaborate with other people because it gives you different colors and textures to ‘paint’ with. My aim is to showcase different sides of my artistry by putting several collaborators in front of the music and having me build the world that it lives in.”
With Lost In The Wonder bringing together an eclectic roster of guests, “One Way Road” stands as one of its most inviting entry points. If this song is any indication, Cory Wong’s next era isn’t just about great guitar playing — it’s about building fully realized pop worlds.
Lost in the Wonder Tracklisting:
Stay With Me (Feat. Stephen Day)
Afterglow (Feat. Elysia Biro & ellis)
Better Than This (Feat. Cody Fry)
Tongue Tied (Feat. Stephen Day)
Blame It On The Moon (Feat. Magic City Hippies)
The Big Payoff (Feat. ellis)
One Way Road (Feat. Yam Haus)
All Night, Alright (Feat. Taylor Hanson)
Lisa Never Wanted To Be Famous (Feat. Theo Katzman)
Lost In The Wonder (Feat. Benny Sings)
Roses Fade (Feat. Devon Gilfillian)
From Now On (Feat. Louis Cato)
