Hyness is a four-piece band fronted by singer/guitarists Marcus and Amy Addams. Drawing inspiration primarily from the glorious fuzz that defined the first half of the 1990s, the group’s debut EP The End Of Music is an all-too-brief blast of three original songs along with a cover The Smiths’ “Hand In Glove” that will leave you craving more.
Based in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Hyness came to life in early 2017 out of discussions Marcus (also a member of power pop outfit Teen Violence) and Amy had been having long before that about a project they could collaborate on. After forging a musical vision out of singing Raveonettes and Everly Brothers songs together, the couple quickly amassed some original demos and recruited drummer Colin White and bassist Dan Honsberger. Wanting to capture the raw energy of their new configuration, in August 2017 Hyness set up at Waterloo’s Starlight Club and recorded The End Of Music over two days with engineer Joe Shugan.
The Addams’ cite legendary Scottish bands like The Jesus And Mary Chain and the Vaselines as primary influences. They’ve developed an even closer connection to that world through their friendship with Teenage Fanclub’s Norman Blake, who moved from Glasgow to Kitchener with his family several years ago.
The combination of blissful vocals and raw power those bands are best known for likewise form the foundation of Hyness’ approach and The End Of Music is just the first taste of much more to come.
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Good morning!
I think it’s going to be a slower day than usual here
Hello hello!
Hi people. How’s everything?
Tomorrow night, at 27 Club, it’s Vieux Farka Touré! Bought the ticket blind (hum, deaf, rather), but a few minutes of listening to a concert on Youtube say it’s going to be really enjoyable. The guy’s a superb player.
Slow day? You think?
Isn’t a holiday in many parts of Canada today?
Yeah, in Ontario it’s Family Day. I think singles are supposed to feel ostracized or something.
Islander Day (Prince Edward Island),
Family Day (Many regions)
Nova Scotia Heritage Day (Nova Scotia),
Louis Riel Day (Manitoba)
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I am using Family Day for recovery from the busy show week I had. The last couple nights of the show went splendidly! Now I am in withdrawal already. Our group is getting together again Wednesday night. Haha!
I like Hyness’s sound. Thanks Garf!
contrats on a successful run DarBar
Thanks Garf! 😀
Gee, what is this, yesterday? ;-s)
Seems so. hehe
Getting a bunch of rain here. I have a dental appointment early this afternoon, and my car is in the shop: therefore bicycle!
It’s going to be damp.
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Hey All!
So I got my rejection email from Polaris, I kinda figured it would happen. Oh well. Another time maybe. Just got back from close to Benoit’s area this past weekend.
Hope you’re all well, and I don’t mind a recycled post, i.e. yesterday’s to chat in.
Hello hello! I got an email about a new post for today with some In Case You Missed It news, but I didn’t see it on the site.
hmm oh yeah I did too… Gonna go look in the admin now
I don’t see anything odd, in the settings as to why it’s not showing up on the home page.
POPEYE HEEEEEEEEELP!!!!!
Popeye = Garfield, of course.
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