Belgium's Hooverphonic is gearing up for the June 4th US release of their latest album The Night Before on Sony Music with a couple of exciting premieres!The domestic release of this already triple platinum album will feature some bonus material including the never-before-released track "Harmless Shapes" and a stunning cover of Massive Attack's "Unfinished Sympathy" -- both of which can be heard here in the US right now courtesy of VIBE and The Onion's AV Club...
Hooverphonic 'Harmless Shapes' First Listen
Change and innovation are the norm for Belgian trio Hooverphonic. Originating as a trip hop quartet in 1995, they quickly became peers with Massive Attack, Thievery Corporation, Moloko, and Morcheeba, helping define electronica toward the late '90s. In 1996, famed Italian director Bernardo Bertolluci featured their hit "2Wicky" on his soundtrack to Stealing Beauty. Since then, they've been featured on several other soundtracks, released eight albums, switched up the line up a couple times, and evolved their sound, adding elements of indie pop, rock, and even orchestras.
Along with their newest singer, Noemi Wolfs, Alex Callier and Raymond Geerts are touring the states this summer, in support of the U.S. release of their album The Night Before, which went triple platinum in Europe. They are also preparing a new album, and crowd- sourcing recording locations. "We're looking for 3 inspiring, acoustically interesting houses to record at!" They have also hooked VIBE up with an exclusive premiere of their new single, 'Harmless Shapes.' You can find more info and the full terms of the contest on their website. The Night Before is out June 4th. Until then, stream the premiere of "Harmless Shapes" below.
Listen to a lovely Massive Attack cover by Hooverphonic
Belgian electro-rock group Hooverphonic has been around for almost 20 years now and has released a number of excellent trip-hop records, like 1998's Blue Wonder Power Milk. The group's The Night Before, is out June 4 on Sony Music, and includes a never before released track, "Harmless Shapes," as well as an absolutely lovely cover of Massive Attack's "Unfinished Sympathy." The latter is streaming exclusively below, and the group is playing a number of dates in Europe this summer with a full orchestra.
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