The recent move from Brooklyn to Atlanta seems to have had a profound effect on the duo of Hank & Cupcakes and their sound as evidenced by Cheap Thrill, their compelling new collection of tunes. [Read more…]
Hank & Cupcakes hit the road, unveil new video for “Bat Your Eyelids”!
Things are starting to heat up in Hank & Cupcakes land! Their latest album, CA$H 4 GOLD, has just been released and they’re about to embark upon a massive North American tour. As a proper send off (And to remind you why you need to check them out on tour), Hank & Cupcakes have released their self-made video for C4G opener “Bat Your Eyelids” and like most everything the duo do, it rocks. Propelled by Cupcakes raw charisma and the seemingly simple yet fascinating imagery, “Bat Your Eyelids” captures the eye-catching synth-fueled world of H&C in a glorious three minutes.
But enough talking from me. I’ll let the music (and video) speak for itself.
CA$H 4 GOLD is, of course, out now. Go here for the tour dates and here for the music.
Hank & Cupcakes set to conquer the world on sophomore album, CA$H 4 GOLD!
Trust me when I say that if you thought you knew what was coming after Hank & Cupcakes fabulous debut, NAKED!, then you have absolutely no idea what’s actually in store for you. On their sophomore release, CA$H 4 GOLD, the duo you love to love have not necessarily reinvented themselves insomuch as they’ve completely expanded their sound.
“Bat Your Eyelids” is a futuristic funk-filled phenomenon fused with enough fuzzy bass lines and warm feelings to instantly put a smile on your face. It’s the perfect opener for this opus and instantly indicative of what’s to come. Previous tease “Relax” follows up and enhances the vibe with a powerful electro stomp that really shows off Cupcakes massive vocal range which goes from a spoken word sing-song to a screech in a second. It’s also sure to be a huge crowd pleaser when presented in a live setting. And while we’re on the topic, you can head here for the latest tour dates for Hank & Cupcakes upcoming fall tour!
“Romeo” lets Hank’s grooves shine with Cupcakes’ sonic percussion adding more depth while “Cocaina” is a gospel-fueled Southern blues romp that’s probably about the most unpredictable and fierce song H&C have ever laid down. If NAKED! gave you impressions of Duran Duran mixed with Yeah Yeah Yeah’s (Like it did for me) then CA$H 4 GOLD is Berlin, The Vapors, and Wang Chung in a modern setting.
Hank & Cupcakes is truly one of those groups that I can’t praise enough. They do their own thing and they do it really well defying modern Pop expectations with each and every release. Whether it’s the swirling synth bounce on “I Don’t Want To See”, Cupcakes soulful croon on “Spin”, Hank’s bass bravado on the epic “Go Slow” or the lush strings on “Money Is King”, CA$H 4 GOLD has something for every music fan. And if you were already a fan of H&C prior to this release, prepare to be pleasantly blown away.
CA$H 4 GOLD will be available for mass consumption on September 5th. For the latest on Hank & Cupcakes you can head on over here or here. But more importantly, head on over to Itunes or Amazon to get your copy of CA$H 4 GOLD!
Video View: Hank & Cupcakes, “Relax”
Remember during MTV’s heyday in the ’80’s when music videos were just starting out and were all quirky and creative? Hank & Cupcakes sure remember as they unveil the latest song off the upcoming CA$H 4 GOLD album, “Relax”. The video is pretty kooky yet inventive and undoubtedly a reminder of the long gone days of MTV playing cool videos.
As for the song? It’s a rocker. Pretty sonic and slamming and a far cry from the previously released “Cocaina” earlier this year presenting more diversity for an album that’s sure to be a stand out of 2014.
You can check out “Relax” below and then support Hank & Cupcakes by contributing to their (almost over) CA$H 4 GOLD Kickstarter campaign here.
Hank & Cupcakes complete a 180 on new single “Countdown”. Sort of.
Hank & Cupcakes is poised for great things, that’s for sure. On their debut album, Naked!, this Brooklyn-based duo set the music world ablaze with an electro-pop romp that made listeners want to dance and rock their socks off at the same time. On “Countdown”, the first single from their upcoming Cash For Gold (Due this Summer) album, H&C take a subtle approach which is no less intriguing than anything found on their debut. It’s a synth-heavy dream state with almost sitar-like passages that has none of Cupcakes drums present and vocals that were recorded in the G Train Metropolitan stop in Brooklyn,
First singles are never a good indicator of where any album is going but with Hank & Cupcakes expect the unexpected. Even if “Countdown” isn’t the direction the rest of Cash For Gold is headed, fans know that this album is destined to be special.
Buy the “Countdown” single over on Itunes here, check them out on Facebook here and don’t forget to like our page right here!