Quiet Hollers describe themselves as a “cult/gang/band and ragtag group of misfits” who are “playing weird, sad music for weirdos like you”. Sounds cool huh? Their new self-titled album came out a couple of weeks ago and fits the description. Take opener ‘Aviator Shades’ as an example, a tale of contemporary dislocation and a desperation to escape it:
“I wear my aviator shades
navigate into the grocery maze
I’m gonna murder my weekend in a haze
I wear my aviator shadesSarah, can’t you hear me fadin? (fadin)
You know I stay like this for days (fadin)
Sarah, can’t you hear my voice from far away
behind my aviator shades”
The entire album charts similar sensations of detachment and doubt, a banal life sliding by your best attempts to smile. If this sounds at all familiar, and you like your music a blend between Americana and 90s college rock, then look no further. Quiet Hollers are the band for you.
RIYL: Ola Podrida, Pela/Augustines, The Rosebuds
Favourite tracks:
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You can buy Quiet Hollers now from Bandcamp.