King Hannah
Formed in Liverpool in 2017, this '90s alt-rock-inspired duo take influence from acts such as Mazzy Star and Portishead. Larger than the sum of their parts, King Hannah's sparse arrangements and minimalist lyrics contribute to soundscapes that are cinematic in their scope. They employed this approach on their debut EP, 2020's Tell Me Your Mind and I'll Tell You Mine, then stripped things back even further on their 2022 full-length I'm Not Being Sorry, I Was Just Being Me, giving the songs additional room to breathe.
A full two years before establishing King Hannah, multi-instrumentalist Craig Whittle saw Welsh-born Hannah Merrick singing for another band at a university showcase event in Liverpool. He was impressed by her brooding, moody vocal style and made a mental note. By chance, the two began working at the same bar in 2017. They created King Hannah during pre-shift work rehearsals, with both Merrick and Whittle slowly building up the confidence to perform in front of each other. While both played guitar, Merrick took on lead vocals, with Whittle taking responsibility for their musical arrangements.
In May 2019, the duo self-released a single, "Crème Brûlée," which caught the attention of Krista Schimdt at City Slang Records. She asked to hear more material, and by September 2020, they were signed to the label, which reissued "Crème Brûlée." The following month, the single "Meal Deal" appeared, with both tracks ultimately forming part of the Tell Me Your Mind and I'll Tell You Mine EP, released that November. Producer Ted White added synths and additional guitars alongside a rhythm section comprising Oliver Gorman (bass) and Jake Lipiec (drums). A strong cover of "State Trooper" -- more than matching the tension conveyed in Bruce Springsteen's original recording -- appeared in March 2021 as a stopgap release.
In September 2021, King Hannah issued "A Well-Made Woman" just prior to embarking on their first-ever U.K. tour, expanding to the same quintet that recorded their EP. Further singles "All Being Fine" and "Big Big Baby" were released in the run-up to February 2022's I'm Not Being Sorry, I Was Just Being Me. To promote this debut album, the band subsequently embarked on a comprehensive tour of Europe and the U.S.
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8 álbum(es) • Ordenado por Mejores ventas
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Tell Me Your Mind and I'll Tell You Mine
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por City Slang el 20/11/2020
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I'm Not Sorry, I Was Just Being Me
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por City Slang el 25/02/2022
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Big Swimmer
Alternativa & Indie - Publicación prevista el 31/05/2024 en City Slang
24-Bit 96.0 kHz - Stereo -
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State Trooper
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por City Slang el 17/03/2021
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Crème Brûlée
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por City Slang el 9/09/2020
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Meal Deal
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por City Slang el 27/10/2020
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Country Boy
Country - Editado por Twinkling Tumbleweed el 16/02/2024
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo