The Response - Hollow Hour

Following the breakout success of their single “Where Do You Run To?” - which spent nine consecutive weeks as the #1 rock song on New Zealand radio charts - The Response returns with their powerful new track, “Hollow Hour.” 

The release arrives on the heels of a successful Australian tour in February, playing packed out venues while supporting Transvision Vamp, expanding their reach across the Tasman. Presented with the opportunity to test new material on the road, “Hollow Hour” proved to be a hit with live audiences and makes the perfect next step for the duo.

Propelled by a walking melodic bass line, Hollow Hour relaxes into a mid-tempo stroll with a hint of unease bubbling under the surface. Part Cage The Elephant, and part Arctic Monkeys. The brooding verse explodes into a chorus of chainsaw guitars and Andy’s understated delivery of “Wonder how much more you can take..”.

The discordant unison bends evoke Nirvana posters on bedroom walls, the choppy start-stop drums blowing up the lyrics as they give way to paranoia.