Brits Mod Mania Short But Sweet

"Til the Dawn/Penelope (Under My Hat)"
Hatcham Social
WaKS Records

Little known yet already critically-acclaimed, London trio Hatcham Social serve up two delightfully quaint pop songs on their latest release, the double A-side single "Til the Dawn/Penelope (Under my Hat)." The trio, comprised of brothers Finnigan and Tobias Kidd and their friend Dave Javu, has blended the Left Banke and the Kinks for a sound straight out of Antonioni's Blow-Up. "Til the Dawn" is a kaleidoscopic menagerie of falsetto warbling and jangly guitars – just as catchy as it is psychedelic. Meanwhile, "Penelope (Under My Hat)" is a bizarre story wrapped inside mellow beats and whipped cream harmonies. Altogether, the release adds up to just under five minutes of music. Yes, the songs are short. But they're a gas, dig? Charlatans' frontman Tim Burgess produces his first songs with the release, and Faris Badwan – shy art student by day, maniacal Horror's lead singer by night – provides the cover art. The single debuts Monday (8/13) in the UK on 7" vinyl and digital formats.




- L.A. Bryan


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