Drawing from a wide range of influences, including everything from hardcore to honky-tonk, singer-songwriter Pat Hatt crafts his own brand of Americana with songs that give listeners a sense of heartfelt humility and grit.
After driving cross-country to begin a new chapter of his life on the west coast, Hatt was inspired by the awe and freedom one only finds after leaving everything behind. With a full band behind him, Hatt delves into the rootsy, heartland rock sounds of Petty and Springsteen, while weaving in elements of his youth in punk, emo and indie rock. The record was produced by Alex Newport (City and Colour, Death Cab for Cutie, Bloc Party) at Tiny Creatures Studio in Joshua Tree, CA and mastered by Carl Saff.
Hatt also recruited his good friends Andrew Burton and Nick Lowry (both of Super Vehicle) on guitar and drums. The five-song release is chock-full of loud, twangy guitars, a driving rhythm section and honest, heartfelt confessionals. With titles like “Turn The Dial,”, “Lyin’ To Yourself”, “I’m Gonna Ride” and “Whiskey Lens,” the EP explores themes of self-reflection, change and a newfound lust for life… and the road.
Hatt’s self-titled EP will be released on July 11th and will be available on all digital streaming platforms and stores.
Today, Glide is offering an exclusive premiere of “Drunk on Leaving,” the first single off of Hatt’s upcoming self-titled EP, which sets the tone for the new direction of his latest work. Fans of acts like Jason Isbell and American Aquarium will find plenty to love in this heartfelt work of alt-country that soars with huge harmonies and plenty of guitar action. The video was directed by Alejandro Zapata, who uses footage of Hatt on the road mixed with vintage video to convey the song’s transient, road-ready sound.
Pat Hatt describes the inspiration behind the song:
“Drunk on Leaving” was inspired by my cross-country move to California and was the first song I wrote once I had arrived. During my road trip I was overcome with a sense of positivity and excitement, almost as if I was drunk or something. It was summer and I had just left my old life behind and I was feeling a bit nostalgic. I was listening to a bunch of old punk records, Tom Petty and 90’s alt-rock like The Wallflowers. Production wise, I wanted to recreate that soundtrack and make an upbeat rock song combining elements of Americana, pop and punk.”
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This is solid! Does Pat have any other material out there?