Words: Ellie Ward
The Howl & The Hum have been slowly working their way into public consciousness over the last year, not least through their invigorating festival appearances - of which Little Indie gas covered more than one.
Now with their new "fast-paced miserable disco" track, 'Human Contact', the York-based four-piece are really making their mark.
The song, explains frontman Sam Griffiths, touches on two prevalent issues in today's society: mental health and digital technology.
“The lyric deals with the idea of alienation vs technology - when there’s so much communication going on around us at all times, can we ever feel a true connection? The music feels like a pulsing fever dream, descending and howling like hellish digital connections and currents. Inspired by Black Mirror, Godard’s Alphaville, 1984, LCD Soundsystem and our personal physical connection to devices, the song has an intense emotional quality paired with its satirical message, aching to feel something to die for...something to feel alive.”
Intense and exhilarating, 'Human Contact' is a song you should strive to hear - and then see this band perform it live.
Live dates
SEPTEMBER
23 King Tuts, Glasgow
24 Hare & Hounds, Birmingham
25 Bodega, Nottingham
27 Deaf Institute, Manchester
28 Workman’s Club, Dublin
29 Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
OCTOBER
01 Joiners, Southampton
02 Scala, London
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