Chloe Hawes showcases her exceptional storytelling ability on her debut album “Remains/Reminders,” expertly merging British folk music, cinematic Americana sentimentality and punk rock into one original global sound. Featuring dynamic punk influences as well as powerful vocals that take listeners on an emotionally captivating journey across genre boundaries; “Remains/Reminders” lives up to its promise of providing an emotionally impactful yet genre-bending exploration of sound.
Chloe Hawes’ voice captures our attention from the first listen of her album’s opening track ‘Bad Behaviour’ with its electric guitar’s distorted ringing making her vocals shine brightly. Chloe takes us on an intimate yet inspiring journey through unfiltered experiences which draw us deep into her storytelling flow and take us beyond her multi-layered voices to transport us to another realm created through music by Chloe herself.
“Polaroid,” an upbeat rock song featuring drum beats, guitar strums and layers of vocal harmony perfectly executed by Chloe immediately grabs listeners’ attention as she tells stories through images that become vivid on this track.
Priority Gates’ is an exquisitely understated finale track, beginning with an easygoing acoustic guitar strumming rhythm before Chloe’s warm vocals take us through haunting tales with comforting lyrics leading up to harmony’s beautiful conclusion – making an extraordinary album journey truly complete! Harmonies provide the ideal grand finale.
Chloe addresses themes related to late night misadventure, lost love and longing to hold onto both past and future through her album’s narrative approach, creating an immersive listening experience which touches listeners emotionally while remaining relatable for listeners as a whole.
She finds her musical inspiration for this album from Alex Lahey, boygenius, The Menzingers and The Gaslight Anthem.
“Remains/Reminders,” Chloe Hawes’ impressive and ground-breaking debut album, showcases her artistry at its highest. Her compelling stories draw audiences all across Britain, Europe and North America.
Chloe Hawes’ Remains/Reminders album is an absolute must-listen, featuring captivating musical adventure with deep emotions and compelling narratives.
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Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.