South African psychedelic shoegaze collective Filthy Hippies release new album »Share The Pill«; out today via Mongrel Records!
Cape Town, South Africa based psychedelic shoegaze band Filthy Hippies stream their new album, »Share The Pill«, which was just released this Friday, July 5th, 2024 via Mongrel Records.
Listen to »Share The Pill« on all major streaming platforms!
Tracklist:
01. We All Fall Down
02. Dual
03. Walk In The Sun
04. Good Time
05. Candy Floss
06. Stolen From Heaven
07. Share The Pill
08. Catch Me If You Can
09. Catatonic
10. Dreaming Of Water
11. Lazy Daze
12. You’ll Forgive Me (When I’m Clean)
13. Dead Flowers
Says the band: “It’s been a tough couple of years for the Hippies. With personnel changes came the indesion of what to do next? Well here we are, fresh faces and a new album »Share The Pill« dropping this Friday the 5th of July via Mongrel Records. We’d love it if you have it a listen, hopefully there’s something on it that will resonate with you. See you on the other side!”
Courtesy of Plug Music Agency:
Established in 2018, Filthy Hippies, a South African alternative trio with a strong shoegaze influence, have become notable contenders in the burgeoning South African psych scene. Their reputation has been solidified by supporting post-punk band Dangerfield’s album launch and their performance at the 2019 Endless Daze Festival. Filthy Hippies create a distinctive sound, described as a Phil Spector-esque wall of sound fused with deep-rooted pop inflections. After undergoing personnel changes over the last year or two, the band has re-emerged as a five-piece and is excited to announce their new album, »Share The Pill«.
The album was born out of a period of uncertainty and change for the band. The new lineup and the challenges they faced inspired them to create an album that emphasizes the importance of valuing time, exploring, questioning, savouring moments, and dreaming. The songs were primarily written during late-night sessions filled with frustration, reflecting the band’s journey back to the stage. The recording process was a blend of home studio sessions and collaborations with Ruan Vos at Sonic Nursery and Floris Le Roux. Described as “a colourful trip through melancholy,” »Share The Pill« promises to deliver a rich and immersive listening experience.
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well