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Something Different: Honeycrush

I thought I’d try out something different on Audioeclectica. I’m always looking out for new music, artists and bands to listen to. Recently I was introduced to Honeycrush (aka Alexandra Antonopoulos) and I’ve gotten more and more intrigued as I listen. There’s something really interesting and profound within the words and music of Honeycrush. It reminds me a bit of Emma Ruth Rundle in the vulnerability and the poetic nature of the songs. Something else that Honeycrush reminds me of are artists like PJ Harvey and Fiona Apple. When you hear Honeycrush, you’ll be able to pick up on the subtle inspiration of them. The two songs released from her upcoming EP, Milk Teeth, are raw and emotive while at the same time telling a story that you get more and more immersed in with each listen. “Milk Teeth” and “Stars” are two songs that will stick with you and leave you wanting more. Take a chance with me and experience something different with Honeycrush! The debut EP, Milk Teeth is out on October 17 via Dune Altar.

Honeycrush- Milk Teeth:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=yJ15ekTbRpM%3Fsi%3DgiejPMSzccYLNsI1

Honeycrush- Stars:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=OKpToWR50MI%3Fsi%3DZyIUet0XaSqUauFx

Honeycrush- Split Lung:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=H8cIgIar-Ss%3Fsi%3DzGmQz8K4p3cJxhnX

Unsung Masterpieces: Hum- You’d Prefer An Astronaut
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Let’s travel back to April 1995 and taking what we all know now, we get to experience Hum’s You’d Prefer An Astronaut for all it’s glory when it came out.  Hum was formed in 1989 and released two albums before reaching mainstream exposure with You’d Prefer An Astronaut. The bands 1993 album Electra 2000, was produced by Brad Wood who would soon go on to produce Sunny Day Real Estate’s album Diary. You’d Prefer An Astronaut is Hum’s major label debut album and has gone on to sell over 250,000 copies. That doesn’t seem like a lot, but just as I have said about Failure’s Fantastic Planet, pretty much anyone that picked up this album went on to start a band and become strongly influenced by Hum. Chino Moreno of Deftones has even gone on to say that this album is a big influence in terms of the tones they used. The album is full of atmosphere, depth, and great riffs. There are moments in the song “Why I Like The Robins,” that if you listen to some At the Drive In songs you can really hear Hum’s influence in them. Matt Talbott as a vocalist really knows how to project to get his lyrics across in the right way. Bryan St. Pere is one of hell of an underrated drummer. His knack for the right cymbal  accents is quite astonishing. Guitarist Tim Lash blend his playing perfectly well with Talbott’s. And the bass of Jeff Dimpsey is crunchy and full of grit bit also played with the right amount of precision.

Hum have reunited a few times over the years, leaving many fans to wonder if they will come out with a new album. In June 2015, it was announced that Hum would partake in two brief tours. In August 2015, Hum will open for Failure on the east coast of the United States. After that, Hum will embark on a co-headlining tour with the band Mineral on the west coast. Sadly, after the tour was announced, drummer Bryan St. Pere parted ways with the band, but Jason Gerken of Shiner will fill in for him. 

Thankfully Hum are back, and along with Failure, will continue to be a huge influence on musicians for years to come. Here’s to hoping that Hum get back in the studio and make a great new album.

Hum- You’d Prefer An Astronaut:

By: Brian Lacy