London-based outfit The Hinterland, led by the songwriting duo of brothers Dominic and Oliver Bailey, along with Argentinian drummer Cristian Mansilla, have earned a stellar reputation for their powerful and melodic rock sound. The band’s music, often piano-led and instilled with shifts in rhythm and mood, results in an accessible yet truly original sound.
Growing up in a bohemian atmosphere, Dominic and Oliver were immersed in music from an early age, their father fostering their passion by taking them to gigs and festivals. This artistically encouraging environment ignited a creative spark and shaped them into talented multi-instrumentalists with an obsessive love for music.
Initially forming the band Bailey, they eventually evolved into The Hinterland and first introduced the project in 2021 with the debut split single “Satellite / Comfort You.” This was followed by their first EP, Empires, later that year. After a brief hiatus from releasing original studio material, the band made a strong return this year with a series of singles leading up to their debut full-length record, set to release next month. Embracing a DIY approach, they write, perform, record and produce their material entirely on their own.
Now, they present their latest release, the brand new single titled “Biology,” which serves as the fourth track from their forthcoming album. “Biology” serves up a modern rock outing that nods to the timeless melodies and harmonies of bands like Crowded House and Fleetwood Mac. Written, produced and mixed by Oliver Bailey, who handles keyboards, guitar and bass, the track explores themes of love and desire as primal, animalistic instincts that can’t be tamed or controlled.
Recorded at London’s Kore Studios in London in the band’s own studio, “Biology” offers the perfect displays of The Hinterland’s fiercely independent approach to music making. Brought in by shimmering guitar tones, the track settles into a lilting rhythmic sway with the laid back snap of the beat as Dominic’s elegant vocal drift in to spin dazzling melodies and thoughtful lyricism.
Building with piano notes and lush backing vocals, “Biology” presents a stunning soft rock outing that perfectly captures The Hinterland’s pop-focused indie rock sound. Rising to an epic crescendo of driving guitars and crashing before floating back to the dreamy aesthetic of the verse, the single captures the very best of the band’s heartfelt songwriting talent and exquisite performance panache to bring it to life in an engaging and truly spectacular way. With their debut album on the horizon, The Hinterland are sure to continue going from strength to strength and win over fans around the world with their compelling and original sound.
Listen to Biology below
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