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“Hats Off” to them. It seems the Northern Rivers is on the verge of delivering again. Described in the same sentence as Grinspoon and with some vocals likened to Silverchair’s Diorama, Clarence Valley’s, Hats Off are making waves in the music scene. If you’ve been listening to Triple J Unearthed, Local Sounds Radio Lismore/Ballina/Byron/ Armidale, Clarence Valley’s FM1047, LovingLife FM103.1, TLCFM 93.5, 2NVR Nambucca or WOWFM in Sydney, then you’ve already had a taste of the lead track “Chasing the Sun” and the title track “Second Chances” from their September released 5-track EP. “Chasing the Sun” has
the Drummer/Singer/ Songwriter, Wes in flight both vocally and on his kit with amazing harmonies provided by Jarred-Guitar, Sam-Bass/ Cello and Zander-Keys. From the very first note, your ears are engaged, and the song just keeps giving, taking you on a journey that will feel familiar yet fresh, both musically and vocally. The story unfolds like a movie in your mind with
the meaning left in your hands. Take the car down a country lane or along the beach and turn it up… you’ll feel it and see it. Part of what gives Hats Off their edge, is that all four core members have lead vocal responsibility and the ensuing goosebump harmonies can stop you in your tracks. Their EP showcases Wes, Jarred & Zander on lead vocals with Sam’s tracks held
back for the follow up Album in 2024. Zander’s “Heartbeat”, the closing track, will pull at your heart strings and place you in the relationship that you are drawn to… for better or worse and is written from the soul and personal experience. The title track, “Second Chances” is Jarred’s opportunity to tell a story we can all relate to. Unusual in its format with no written Chorus,
you’ll find yourself applying your own situation to fill that space. One Triple J Unearthed panelist described this track as having, “that emotive indie feel”, and there is an undertone of huskiness in Jarred’s vocal that helps carry the theme right through you. Hats Off, wrote, recorded, produced and designed the EP from start to finish in Jarred’s Studio and when played
live, you can’t help but be drawn in. They’re performing the EP, other originals as well as some amazing covers at their energetic live gigs and have ventured down towards Newcastle regularly and are looking to bring shows up to the Tweed, out to Tenterfield and places in between. Live music venues like to see Social Media numbers, so to help get them out your way, you can listen and review them on Triple J Unearthed, like them on Facebook / Instagram @hatsoffmusic and/ or download the EP on Bandcamp, Apple iTunes, Amazon Music and Shazam, then mention them to your favourite venue.
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