The Hit Back

Indie pop duo Hit Back set up camp between electronic and organic pop on their debut, 'Who Are These Weird Old Kids'. Recorded in the autumn months with some overseas help from Swedish musician and producer Lindefelt (Fredrik, The LK), 'Who Are These Weird Old Kids' possesses an uncommon confidence for a first effort. Uncompromisingly sweet pop hooks brush against thick electronic textures, diverse arrangements, and lean sonic landscapes reminiscent of Kings of Convenience's folk sensibilities. Their piano-based tracks recall a young Ben Gibbard, with more atmospheric instrumentation. No microgenres, no niche approaches, just timeless and ornate music. Their solid first statement to the world is just the beginning for Jesse Hanabarger and Seth Weidmann. Keep an ear to the ground. Hit Back songs have been featured on the USA show Suits, OBEY Clothing and Raising an Olympian (P&G) videos, and festival-bound indie films. New live set-up in autumn '13 and new album in '14! Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.