Born of a transformative period for the group, Hillsboro’s upcoming EP White Trash slated for release August 24th sees the band push their sound into uncharted territory, embracing new found musical freedom, and an unapologetic emotional rawness. Informed heavily by the sounds developed over an intensive run of live performances, moments of White Trash had initially been intended to appear on Hillsboro’s 2023 debut, but it became clear to front man Nima Walker, and the group over this stretch these songs needed their own world to live in.
Following the release of singles sleep dealrrr, and Fell. The EPs titular track White Trash came to life from a spontaneous jam session initiated by bassist Tucker Hoey. What began as a joke quickly evolved into one of Hillsboro’s most recognizable live tracks, Hoey’s crushing distorted bass lines laying the perfect foundation for an intense, and emotive vocal performance from Walker unlike anything the group has delivered to this point.
White Trash is accompanied by a music video Directed by Nima Walker in collaboration with Pablo Garcia. The video, inspired by the works of Harmony Korine, and David Lynch showcases a bleak look at childhood in suburban North America.
Watch the video for “White Trash”
In support of the EP’s release Hillsboro plans to embark on a second stint of Western US tour dates from August 31st-September 23rd with show announcements soon to come.
Hillsboro’s music blends early 90’s shoegaze with an infectious rhythm section, haunting violin, and frontman Nima Walker’s plaintive vocals, creating a balance between nostalgia and originality. Lauded as the best live act in their local scene (The Zone 91.3), they’ve shared stages with Winona Forever, Pink Mountaintops and Diamond Cafe as well as toured the Western United States in the Autumn of 2023.
Their self-titled debut LP, released in September 2023, received critical acclaim from Exclaim!, Under the Radar, and Cups & Cakes. The upcoming “White Trash” EP delves into Walker’s adolescent struggles, with themes of self-destruction and resentment. offering ceaseless energy and immaculate DIY production the EP often teeters on the brink of chaos. But always manages to maintain its sharp focus.
Genre Tags: Alternative Rock, Alternative Emo, Grungegaze, diy emo, Nu Gaze, Dreamo, Hyper-Rock, Zoomergaze
RIYL: Title Fight, Deftones, Superheaven, Basement, Hot Mulligan, Feeble Little Horse
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