The Hip Abduction (16 and Over)

Sometimes inspiration strikes from the immersion of living in a far away place. The view of the ocean. The sound of a rainforest at sunrise. The smell of an open-air market. The embrace of the wild human experience. However,maybe the nostalgia for a certain place might be attributed instead to a feeling, or a time, or even a person. Sometimes, inspiration stems from a place that everyone can relate to, but maybe no one's actually been. This is the music of The Hip Abduction, the vibrant St. Petersburg, FL-based collective that formed over a mutual appreciation for West African and early Jamaican reggae/dub music. The Hip Abduction began through informal jam sessions and quickly coalesced into a sound that attracted national attention. For Gold Under the Glow, the band’s third full album releasing on March 11, 2016, THA engage an indie pop acumen alongside a highly emotive and roots driven sound. Recorded in Nashville, Gold Under the Glow was produced by Dabney Morris (Wild Cub) who is credited with incorporating synth-pop teeth into the band’s global foundation and summery vibe. It’s a smart blending of world pop and club aesthetics that appeals to both audiences. For this collection of songs, the musicians, David New (lead vocals, guitar), Pat Klemawesch (kamale ngoni,guitar, vocals), Chris Powers (bass), Dave Johnson (baritone and tenor sax), Paul Chlapowski (keyboards), and Matt Poynter (drums, vocals), found themselves drawn to a more modern synth-based sound. The track “All I Need” is a sultry romance, but the danceable rhythm and iridescent keyboards add polish. Silky vocals and building melodies are underscored by lush violin in “Awake,” a song that surges with intention and passion that isat once personal and universal. Songs like the bouncy “Before We Lose Our Mind,” the first official single from Gold Under the Glow, are sure to take listeners to a sun-drenched happy place. The track, with its booming percussion, handclaps and heart-lifting lyrics…