Happy Hollows Announce Sophomore Album "Amethyst" Out July 30th ***

[Samara Shwidock]

Happy Hollows Announce Sophomore Album Amethyst Out July 30th!

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Friday, May 10th, 2013 - Los Angeles outfit Happy Hollows is proud to announce the release of their sophomore album Amethyst, due out July 30th (Pesky Fruit Music).  Amethyst was recorded with producer Lewis Pesacov (Best Coast, Fools Gold) at Black Iris studios in Echo Park and Infrasonic Sound in Los Angeles.  Happy Hollows is Sarah Negahdari (vocals, guitar), Charlie Mahoney (bass, synths) and Matthew Fry (guitar). Sarah Negahdari, the front-woman of the band, is fresh off the road as the touring bassist for Silversun Pickups.

Happy Hollows started out their career as a garage-rock three piece, focusing on their live performances and playing anywhere they could, opening for the likes of Deerhoof, Besnard Lakes, and Japandroids. The band then released their debut full length Spells (2010) which Consequence of Sound called, "remarkably entertaining," while Pitchfork raved that the album was a "ripper" and that Negahdari was "an obvious talent...whose guitar playing juts in and out of tracks like a jagged saw."

After touring in support of Spells, the group experienced a shakeup when original drummer Chris Hernandez left the band in 2011.  The creative approach for Happy Hollows changed drastically from that point onward, looking towards synthesizers and drum machines to fill the rhythmic space.  Amethyst is a product of that newfound sense of sonic experimentation, incorporating synths and electronics but also staying true to their indie rock origins.  The shimmering first single, "Endless," is brimming with a warm guitar hum, pulsing electronics, and a soaring chorus. "Galaxies," blasts off with intergalactic infectiousness, punctuated by immersive soundscapes, while "Hawaii" coasts on idyllic melody and a danceable beat.  Amethyst is a must-add to your summer playlist!

Happy Hollows will be playing select dates with Nightmare Air on July 10th at San Fransisco's Café Du Nord and July 12th at Seattle's Chop Suey.

Tracklisting for Amethyst:

1.       Endless

2.       Amethyst

3.       Galaxies

4.       Chop Lifter

5.       Hawaii

6.       Stop the World

7.       Secret

8.       Count No Years

9.       Beside Me

10.   Supernatural

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