On their electrifying EP, Hey Danger has curated a collection of atmospheric, gutsy tracks that take the listener on a contemplative journey.
I couldn’t believe Brisbane indie-rock outfit Hey Danger had only recently formed in 2019. For their first EP, there is a remarkable synergy between the band members. The result is a collection of tracks that ebb and flow with purpose, leaving the listener fully immersed in the passion behind the sound.
Let’s explore the 5 tracks and the band themselves.
The recorded-drummer, rhythm guitarist and songwriter, Jarvis Hill kicks off a rapid-fire snare on opener Daze, carrying the momentum of the track to great effect so that when the rhythm shifts – you notice. By the end of Daze, the belting cries solidified Hey Danger’s passion and powerful potential as a rock group.
Stop and Go; the EPs second single is next up. The heavily-strummed 2-chord pattern from lead guitarist Lachlan Cope is euphoric and direct, perfect for live shows.
It’s the highest-energy track on the EP, and the performances given prove how much the band love this track. At the Happy office, we also agree that it’s straight-up banger material.
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Jojo slows down the pace with more restrained drumming. The backbone of this track rests on bassist Thomas White’s improv style playing.
His fearlessness to experiment with fuzzy tones and the higher frets doesn’t go unnoticed, making for a more engaging track. The track is haunting and unsettling, the perfect fuel for angsty moods.
Next is Lapis Lazuli. It’s atmospheric, colourful, playful, and constantly teasing the listener with delayed entries. The way Hey Danger approach their songs with a willingness to bend and stretch sections sets them a cut above most local indie-rockers.
Finisher So I’m Told is a 6-minute mammoth that culminates the band’s various styles and strengths into one showcase. We’re treated to some of the EP’s most evocative lyrics – “I gotta be complacent with trying to try”, as well as some radio-effected vocals for additional interest.
The band describe the EP as exploring the “neuroticism that surrounds searching for purpose whilst growing into adulthood”. It’s a good angle. Sporadic instrumentation and angsty lyrics suit Hey Danger scarily well.
Listen to Hey Danger’s self titles EP below:
