Track Of The Day: Hunger Moon – ‘Honey’

‘Honey’ is the latest single from alt pop duo Hunger Moon, and we’re loving its beautiful harmonies, accompanying keys and touching lyrics.

Written in the days after hearing about the death of Keith Flint from The Prodigy, ‘Honey’ deals with the subject of male suicide; a call to arms for listeners to talk to each other and check up on those around them. At Get In Her Ears we cannot echo that more, with rising rates of isolation, loneliness and mental health, we all need to look out for each other. The act of checking in with a friend can go so much further than we often realise.

 

‘Honey’ is out now. Hear more from Hunger Moon via Soundcloud.

Tash Walker
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Track Of The Day: Skating Polly – ‘Flyer’

Following the release of their fifth album The Make It All Show last year, and having blown us away with the sublime force of their live show on more than one occasion, our favourite sibling punk-rock trio Skating Polly have now announced details of an upcoming European tour, alongside a brand new single.

Addressing feelings of anxiety, ‘Flyer’ sees siblings Kelli Mayo and Peyton Bighorse share vocals, whilst Kurt Mayo thrashes out the beats on the drums. Propelled by deep, penetrating bass-lines alongside swooning, sun-filled surf-rock vibes, Kelli and Peyton’s honey-sweet harmonies soon build to a frenzied cacophony, filled with a seething, angst-driven power. An immediately infectious offering, ‘Flyer’ oozes the trio’s trademark juxtaposition of riotous grunge-fuelled punk, tinged with luscious heartfelt sensibilities.

Of the track, Kelli explains:

“’Flyer’ is about this overwhelming self consciousness and agoraphobia that’s been hitting me a lot lately. I was scared to leave the house, scared to see my friends, scared to make decisions of any kind. That led to writer’s block because I wouldn’t stick with any choices. So I made a deal with myself. ‘Play House’ was gonna be a straight forward song structure with playful and abstract lyrics and ‘Flyer’ would have a very abstract song structure and very personal sincere lyrics. Peyton wrote my favourite part of the whole song – “I’ve had more than enough time to learn what I felt was not a thought crime””. 

‘Flyer’ is out now via El Camino Media. Catch Skating Polly live (with co-headliner She Makes War) this Autumn:

14th October – Gulliver’s, Manchester
15th October – The Cluny, Newcastle
16th October – Broadcast, Glasgow
17th October – Beta, Nottingham
18th October – The Lexington, London
19th October – Swn Festival, Cardiff
20th October – Hare & Hounds, Birmingham

Mari Lane
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Track Of The Day: SUN – ‘Higher Fire’

Brutal-pop duo SUN are a force to be reckoned with! Their debut single ‘Higher Fire’ is a clever concoction of hardcore elements and pop sensibilities.

In the accompanying video, front woman Karoline Rose is an audio-visual representation of this contrast: her sparkling bridal dress, shimmery guitar and clean vocals during the verses heavily contrast with the energy-driven, growling, screaming vocals splattered across the track, and Vincent Kreyder’s harsh clothing aesthetic. And with full throttle, the song continues to evolve thanks to Kreyder’s heavily accented drum beats.

SUN seem like a band that are more than willing to shatter the audience’s expectations, and riotous anthem ‘Higher Fire’ proves they capable of creating a sound that is uniquely theirs. 

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Track Of The Day: Foundlings – ‘Caught Up On You’

Following acclaim for their previous singles from the likes of BBC Introducing’s Tom Robinson and BBC 6Music’s Steve Lamacq, and having charmed us with their twinkling live set at The Finsbury, Brighton/London band Foundlings have now shared another new track taken from their debut EP.

Oozing all the dreamy vibes you could ever desire, ‘Caught Up On You’ is a truly uplifting slice of heartfelt indie-pop. With shades of the likes of Best Coast or Real Estate, gentle whirring melodies accompany Amber’s luscious, honey-sweet vocals, making it impossible to resist Foundlings’ sparkling, sunny charm. And, apparently, it’s the band’s first song featuring a full-blown guitar solo… What’s not to love?!

 

Foundlings’ eponymous debut EP is out now via Last Night From Glasgow. Stream on Spotify now. And catch them live supporting faves Suggested Friends at The Cavendish Arms on 27th June.

Mari Lane
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