Holy Hail!
Never heard of this NYC trio? Neither had I until I happened across their music from one of the many great sites in our blogroll over there. From what I can tell, Holy Hail consists of Cat (vocals/keys), Kevin (vocals/guitar) and Michally (bass). Since this music is more in the dance/electro vein, there’s no drummer of course, but in some pics I do see a 4th member, maybe the pics are old or something?
It’s been a little harder than usual to dig up info on Holy Hail. Musically, they have their stuff together, but they need to update their links on their website and add some bio. They do have more of an official site that is kept more up to date and mentions the new album, “Independent Pleasure Club”, so that’s good.
Their first hit off of the album, “Cool Town Rock” is guaranteed to please all of the hipsters, it has all the right elements, dance, pop, etc. I’m a big fan of the song, “Cherry Street” from the album, it has a touch of Teenagers in there and the song itself always gets stuck in my head. I included the song, “Elemental” below b/c it’s one of my personal faves off of the album.
“Born Of A Star” official video
The songs mix it up quite nicely throughout the album, it’s a good one that is listenable all the way through. I don’t see any tour info at the moment, but if you ever hear of Holy Hail coming to your town, do yourself a favor and check them out. I have links below for you to keep up on the band and buy some tracks while you’re at it.
Myspace – Official – Buy
Watch the band perform “Luck Will Find You” on Dinner With The Band
“Cool Town Rock” official video
November 13, 2008 at 4:14 am
Aye some cracking tunes! You can find some remixes over at Rcrd Lbl as well.
November 28, 2008 at 7:35 am
These guys have the most restrained indie electro freakout sound I’ve heard. Gonna erupt into some dance party mayhem for sure.