Go Hawaii are an indie duo who hail from the outskirts of Venice, Italy. They released their new EP, Mangy, on January 10th, which features tracks like the single and standout “Auburn.” The track is about a dull moment in their lives and the lyrics try to express that.”
It’s a shimmering blend of new wave and shoegaze with a frantic 80s energy that has elements of shimmering bedroom pop. It reminds us of the early 2010s Captured Track era of bands such as Craft Spells.
We wanted to push ourselves creatively with this song, experimenting with a new approach to writing. We drew inspiration from the 90s Shoegaze sound and the raw energy of post-punk from that era. This time, we focused on diving deeper into the emotions, especially in the chorus, trying to convey a more intense feeling. The song is about a dull moment in my life, and I really wanted the lyrics and style to reflect that experience. I’m very happy with how it turned out, as it feels like both the sound and the words are deeply connected to that emotional state. The result was a completely different style than anything we’ve done before, and it felt like an exciting new direction for us.
Enjoy a listen below and find the EP available to stream and buy at Bandcamp.
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