Ending a two-year hiatus since the release of their debut album in 2022, creative duo Go Hawaii unveiled their latest single ‘Auburn’. Blending their colorful guitar layering with a post-punk-tinge, the group are just as potent as ever as they gear up for a defiant set of new releases.
The single defies sonic boundaries with the vast musical palette it was forged under. Landing at the crossroads of bedroom pop, lo-fi and postpunk, ‘Auburn’ shines as an exciting indie anthem with an eerie twist. Launching synths see the band re-emerge with a powerful sonic aura, entwining a nostalgic glow between their new-found contemporary thump.
Speaking about the single, the band explain, “We wanted to push ourselves creatively with this song, experimenting with a new approach to writing. We drew inspiration from the 90s Shoegaze sound and the raw energy of post-punk from that era. This time, we focused on diving deeper into the emotions, especially in the chorus, trying to convey a more intense feeling. The song is about a dull moment in my life, and I really wanted the lyrics and style to reflect that experience. I’m very happy with how it turned out, as it feels like both the sound and the words are deeply connected to that emotional state. The result was a completely different style than anything we’ve done before, and it felt like an exciting new direction for us.”
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