NYC band Hairpin impresses with their sixth single “Rearrange,” representing the second song of a five-track EP, out this fall. Initially written as an acoustic ballad, “Rearrange” expanded into an enjoyably fervent rock success, featuring a new chorus and addition of charismatic percussion and guitars. The final result shines, mixed by Claudius Mittendorfer.
A bass-fronted intrigue aligns with the introductory vocals, remarking they’ll “turn the page anyway,” into a title-touting refrain with angsty ’90s alt-rock nostalgia. “Just tell me about my place in your world,” the vocals further with lush reflections, launching into an ardent guitar-led “creeping,” sequence — hooking with its delectably raucous intensity. “Rearrange” is a wholly satisfying rocker from Hairpin, whose EP we’re certainly anticipating.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of October 2023’ Spotify playlist.
