Hawai

Hawai is a wonderful and talented bunch from Kortrijk, Belgium. This 5-piece, led by songwriter Kurt Debrabandere, features members of a.o. Galatasaray, Gesman and Two Russian Cowboys. Hawai was formed out of the ashes of Chiva Con Poza (a hard pop swinging blues core band) and has been around for about 5 years now. The band built up an excellent live reputation before recording a long awaited debut album in 2004. Gone in a minute/the never changing bits(Radical Pigeon Recordings) truly was a refreshing experience. The music was a mixture of catchy instrumentals and experimental rock, often winking at jazz, funk, film scores and avant-garde. "An album that sounds like a David Lynch soundtrack, holding arms with Kiss My Jazz... It takes less to become wildly enthusiastic." (RifRaf Musiczine) Both critics and fans embraced the album. The single 'Smoke It Off' received decent airplay on Belgium's alternative radio stations and Hawai played some brilliant live shows. In the meantime, the boys built their own rehearsal space and their label, Radical Pigeon Recordings, granted us fine releases of Gesman and Galatasaray.Now Hawai is back for more! On the new record, entitled 'Keep The Wild Nudes Ahead', the band shows clear growth: a more mature, tighter sound, and vocals on almost every song. It's still genuine Hawai though: eclectic vs. poppy, fresh vs. freaky. Once again, the album is recorded & produced by Filip Tanghe. It's mastered at Electric City (Brussels) by Vince T. (Amenra, Hitch, Officer Jones AHPCP). Vlas Vegas Records (Galatasaray, Hitch) releases the CD and vinyl and Bang! sees to the distribution in the Benelux. 'Keep The Wild Nudes Ahead' is part 2 of a fascinating story. Give it a try, you won't regret it! Like the records, the Hawai live shows are a trip. "A smoky bar, a glass of absinthe close at hand. And five minutes later we have passed the Caribbean, Siberia and the hurricane Charlie." (Belpop.com) Expect to be amazed by goofy rhythms and melodies and to be kicked in the nuts all in one song.