Go Hawaii’s return has been long awaited, the Italian duo released the debut album Trespass in 2022, and have since, at least on the recording side, taken a step back. They now release ‘Auburn’, bringing washed-out nostalgia and 90s indie feelings to the centre of their sound. A flurry of electric guitar melodies, starry synths and an instrumentally engulfed vocal are all suitably drenched in reverb, creating a hazy but bright texture.
These elements are then driven by a firm and filling drum line, adding power and forward charge to what could otherwise have become a slow and ethereal track. Striking a balance between multiple genres, and showing intentionality in their production. It’s a vibrant return.
The pair explains, “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.”
The nearly decade-long project continues to explore new avenues, post-punk, bedroom and dream pop all getting their day. In 2025 Go Hawaii will be releasing a brand new EP, ‘Auburn’ setting the wheels in motion for that release.
