Ever since Lucy Tight and Wayne Waxing joined their romantic and musical fortunes together, hooked their home to a trailer hitch and drove off to look for as many of America’s music-loving pockets as they could find, the duo known as Hymn for Her has been living many adventures, one stop at a time.Their red-hot blend of roots music — and ferocious live shows — have also carried them to locales around the globe, attracting fans everywhere they go. With Pop-N-Downers (out on October 5, 2018), they’re ready to reach even more.
Their troubadour lifestyle has provided creative inspiration for several albums, earning the dynamic duo attention from a variety of roots radio stations and international music festivals. This new set of songs is seemingly inspired by travels far beyond America’s shores. Mingling textures and tones far removed from the “hayride to hellsy” twang-rock blast of their 2016 release, Drive Til U Die, the songs on Pop-N-Downers simultaneously exude sophistication and a charming, childlike whimsy. A colorful Tropicália vibe floats through several of these tunes, imbuing them with a lightness of being even when the lyrics turn heavy.
The path to Pop-N-Downers starts in Swampville, Florida, where Lucy and Wayne park their Bambi Airstream/mobile recording studio whenever they need to plot their next course. That’s where the co-producing couple recorded song demos before heading to Nashville to reunite with Grammy-winning producer Vance Powell (Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, Jack White), who helmed much of Drive Til U Die, at his Sputnik Sound Studio.
Today Glide is excited to premiere “First Clown on the Moon”, a lively, banjo-driven song about love and joy that mashes Barnum & Bailey together with dream pop. The due marries the debauchery of getting unhinged at a country shindig with the whacky sounds of a circus to make for a tune that feels joyous and playful. Done in the typical rowdy fashion that Hymn For Her have become known for, the downright infectious song is an ode to friendship.
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Pop-N-Downers is out on October 5. Check out tour dates below and visit hymnforher.com for more info.
Hymn for Her tour dates:
Thurs., Sept. 27 WAUSAU, WI Malarkeys Pub
Fri., Sept. 28 OSSEO, WI Northwoods Brew Pub
Sat., Sept. 29 LAKE NEBAGAMON, WI Wasko’s Campground Plus
Sun., Sept. 30 OSSEO, WI Jamies Last Resort
Tues., Oct. 2 STURGEON BAY, WI The Holiday Music Motel
Thurs., Oct. 4 TREMPEALEAU, WI The Historic Trempealeau Hotel
Fri., Oct. 5 EAU CLAIRE, WI The Pablo Center and the Confluence
Sat., Oct. 6 EAGAN, MN Bald Man Brewing
Wed., Oct. 10 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO Front Range,
Thurs. Oct. 11 DENVER, CO Mile High Spirits
Fri., Oct. 12 FRUITA, CO Hot Tomato Pizzaria
Thurs., Oct., 18 DENVER, CO Cervantes
Fri., Oct. 19 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO Front Range (TBC)
Thurs., Oct. 25 GOLDEN, CO New Terrain Brewing
Fri., Oct. 26 FRISCO, CO 10 Mile Music Hall
Sat., Oct. 27 FORT COLLINS, CO The Elizabeth Hotel
Thurs., Nov. 1 ALINA, KS The Voo
Fri., Nov., 2 KANSAS CITY, MO Westport Saloon
Sat., Nov. 4 LAWRENCE, KS venue TBD
Tues., Nov. 6 AKRON, OH The Rialto Theatre,
Fri., Nov. 9 CORNING, NY The Rockwell Museum
Sun., Nov. 11 HAMMONDSPORT, NY Stuebens Brewing,
Thurs., Nov. 15 NASHUA, NH Riverwalk Cafe & Music Bar,
Sat., Nov. 17 ELLSWORTH, ME Fogtown Brewing Co,
Fri., Nov. 23 STOCKHOLM, ME Eureka
Sat., Nov. 24 STOCKHOLM, ME Eureka
Sat., Dec. 8 MOUNT AIRY, MD Milkhouse Brewery
