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Hikes is nature-inspired experimental rock anchored by the technical, emotive songwriting of Nay Mapalo ( Adobo ) Their newest split with Into It. Over It. ; Reciprocity features songs written over the course of a month living in a studio. From the bombastic, drum heavy Crown Shyness , the Pop Punk adjacent Better , to the crashing wave that is Sana All , the split showcases Hikes’ songwriting depth. Selling out over a dozen cities on their recent tour with Covet, Hikes is preparing a new record, world tours, and so much more. Their album Mahal Kita follows the spectrum of hardships throughout the two years leading up to it and follows suit dynamically: from the ethereal pop opener of the album been thinkin' , reintroducing member Claire Puckett ( Mother Falcon ), to the technical extra mile (feat. The Kraken Quartet) Lilt, the group’s previous album recorded in Tokyo with Takaaki Mino ( of toe ) , offers a wealth of interwoven guitar work, dense lyricism, and a pulsing rhythm section. Recounting Wilkins nearly losing their dad, losing touch with nature, memories of a missing best friend, and everything in between, Lilt is experimental indie rock bursting with a humbled hopefulness. The album took the band to a world audience; selling out shows across Japan, Europe, and the U.S. You can expect to see Hikes in one of its many forms coming to a city near you.
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“Mathy music with an elastic groove that's got me in my feels”
Lars Gotrich, NPR - LINK
"Sitting down with Hikes is to meet an unbelievable wave of positivity in its most genuine form"
-Aisha Burns, East Side Magazine - Link
”Hikes are better than they’ve ever been with the absolutely beautiful Mahal Kita”
-Billie Helton, Everything Is Noise - Link
"Hikes seamlessly blends folk music with math rock and adds of touch of soul."
-The Math Rock Times - Link
"Hikes’ latest offering is a display of discipline and restraint. Where other artists might use their technical prowess in every turn to flex their techniques, they have instead carefully used these tools along with their musicality. Creating an experience that everyone can empathize with without knowing the technicalities involved. Mahal Kita is nothing short of an expression of love."
-Kristine Alaura, Hella Fuzz - Link
”Their sound is quite the trail mix, borrowing from emo, math rock, indie, folk, punk and all the rest. In all, it’s always a fun and wholesome ride from a band with many years in the game."
-Nik Hunter, Fecking Bahamas - Link
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