HAWK’s latest self-titled EP is one of their most exciting releases to date. The EP is the sound of a band who have grown—inspired by their collective experiences, politics, environment, and change.
HAWK’s last EP, “Clock Hands” was only a glimpse into the band’s world as they experimented with noir folk and post-rock. Their latest EP however reveals two distinct sides to HAWK—the first two tracks, singles “Once Told” and “The Hunt”—are epic, sweeping, and cerebral indie rock at its finest.” Once Told” addresses Ireland’s archaic abortion laws and attitudes towards women’s rights, while “Rattle” and “Sleep” take on a more celestial air.
On “Sleep,” Julie Hawk’s voice glides and soars over the music as if being steered by supernatural forces as the band convey the difference between our waking life and our dreams.
The band collaborated with producer Dimitri Tikovoi (The Horrors, Placebo, Marianne Faithful) on “Once Told” and “The Hunt,” with both tracks having been mixed by Catherine Marks, best known for her previous work with Wolf Alice and Howling Bells.
HAWK’s selt-titled EP “HAWK” is out on 15th April 2016 via Veta Records.
