Hannah in the Wars unveils 'Animal'
Hannah in the Wars' alternative post-punk is informed by the likes of P J Harvey and Nick Cave, overlaid with intricate orchestral arrangements and incisive poetry.
She has previously released 2 solo records (Sky Above, Horse Below 2007, Blind Love EP 2009) and a self-titled album with her band Hannah in the Wars in 2015.
Following on from the band’s single 'Glory' in November 2019 the band today releases a melodic, gentle pop anthem entitled ‘Animal’.
It remains open to interpretation whether the lovelorn narrator of 'Animal' wants to be treated like a good or a bad dog, and to some degree, it doesn't really matter (though we would hope it's a good dog, given that songwriter Hannah Curwood is a vet nurse). Bursting with melodic vocals and violin hooks this track is bound to resonate within the confines of your skull for many days.
The accompanying video stars emerging talent Tane Elvis Cotton. The 16 year-old Port Chalmers local brings both fragility and quiet strength to the piece. Viewers who can't quite put their finger on where they know his face will be unsurprised to hear that he is the nephew of New Zealand treasure Shayne Carter.
You might have heard Hannah’s distinctive voice on records alongside greats such as Shayne Carter (Dimmer, Straitjacket Fits), Jen Cloher, Geoff Maddock (Goldenhorse, Bressa Creeting Cake) and Graeme Downes (The Verlaines) among many other artists.
She has of late been writing a new album from isolation on Waiheke Island whilst experiencing a year of Magical Thinking.
‘Animal is now available from Spotify and all good digital outlets.
Watch and listen to ‘Animal’ here:
