"drag me out of here"
Get Me Out Of Here is such a visceral gut punch of alternative rock that you can only imagine some serious shit being fucked up. And while I don't mean that literally, the song by Australia's Lucid Hoops with Connor Barratt's jaggid guitars, bro Jack Barratt's barreling bass thwacks, Luke Willis' rabid heavy handed drumming and Ash Gee's absolutely kick ass and comely vocal aesthetic is the kind of rock that conjures up bar brawls, cars screaming down pitch black streets and a martial art hero crashing through a window, cinematically speaking of course but, in actuality, at least, it engenders a furious and fun mosh pit with a few expected vans skater shoes in your face.
The exciting thing about Lucid Hoops, a name that lead singer, Ash Gee, coined for herself in childhood is the sort of grunge meets, indie pop punk, meets alt rock sound. Gee's voice is part heavy metal goddess, part feral punk and part pop punk sort of like a hybrid mix of PJ Harvey and Gwen Stefani, if you can imagine that. Her incredible alt rock pipes (she plays keys too) with a band that is loose and exquisite in their musicality is a heady, killer mix. Suffice it to say with all the commercially pop forward artists out there (Grimes, Billie Eilish, Tame Impala) who for the most part have left heavy alternative guitar based sounds by the wayside there is a need and a huge audience incredibly hungry for rock in more feral forms. Rock made organically, out of the box with real instruments and stark production (or little production at all) and Lucid Hoops delivers.
Get Me Out of Here is the third song off of Lucid Hoops' debut EP "Diviner".
- Rob Dark Curtius
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After two astounding releases, Lucid Hoops ramp the passion up to eleven with their new release, “Get Me Out Of Here.”
Since their launch, the tight-knit four piece have earned a reputation for an eclectic and electric live show; their genre-bending yet refined sound filling sticky pub dance floors with frightening consistency. It would be an understatement to claim that their debut release was eagerly anticipated. Each song from their debut EP ‘Diviner’ was funded by a successful crowdfunding initiative that Lucid Hoops completed last year. This crowdfund made these releases possible, with engagement and support completely going past the band’s initial expectations. Rather than release Diviner all at once, Lucid Hoops announced each song will get their own dedicated release over 2 months, a decision made to keep fans engaged and excited about the band while receiving new music in this difficult time.
Get Me Out of Here is a raw outpouring of frustration, animated over a punk rig with blistering rhythm. What started as a gritty yelling of “get me out of here!” over heavy guitar riffs, turned into an aggressive outburst aimed at the pressure to pursue what is safe over the risk of pursuing one's riskier dreams. The fear of never taking the leap, keeping within the safe comfort circle you’re used to drives the lyrics home about being terrified of waking up one day and realising you’ve done nothing with your life. All summed up in the title and refrain; the song cries for the desire of creative freedom and the liberation of pursuing your dreams.
Based on a name that Ash coined for herself in her childhood, Lucid Hoops are influenced by the music of their early years. Their sound references 1990’s and 2000’s alternative rock, injected with as much energy you can think of in a modern-day context. Bands such as Paramore, Radiohead, Hole, No Doubt, Garbage, The Smashing Pumpkins and The White Stripes are key influences. With no fear to get personal in storytelling, their songs are based on the band's real-life experiences with an attitude grounded in raw truth and emotion.
“Get Me Out Of Here is a successful work which makes a difference with its dirty guitars, dynamics and the overall energy flow.” - Metalhead Community Magazine
"Get Me Out Of Here is the amalgamation of the band's most visceral influences. Short, fast and loud, the track showcases the their most poignant punk edge and delivers it in typical Lucid Hoops fashion" - Vandida
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After two astounding releases, Lucid Hoops ramp the passion up to eleven with their new release, “Get Me Out Of Here.”
Since their launch, the tight-knit four piece have earned a reputation for an eclectic and electric live show; their genre-bending yet refined sound filling sticky pub dance floors with frightening consistency. It would be an understatement to claim that their debut release was eagerly anticipated. Each song from their debut EP ‘Diviner’ was funded by a successful crowdfunding initiative that Lucid Hoops completed last year. This crowdfund made these releases possible, with engagement and support completely going past the band’s initial expectations. Rather than release Diviner all at once, Lucid Hoops announced each song will get their own dedicated release over 2 months, a decision made to keep fans engaged and excited about the band while receiving new music in this difficult time.
Get Me Out of Here is a raw outpouring of frustration, animated over a punk rig with blistering rhythm. What started as a gritty yelling of “get me out of here!” over heavy guitar riffs, turned into an aggressive outburst aimed at the pressure to pursue what is safe over the risk of pursuing one's riskier dreams. The fear of never taking the leap, keeping within the safe comfort circle you’re used to drives the lyrics home about being terrified of waking up one day and realising you’ve done nothing with your life. All summed up in the title and refrain; the song cries for the desire of creative freedom and the liberation of pursuing your dreams.
Based on a name that Ash coined for herself in her childhood, Lucid Hoops are influenced by the music of their early years. Their sound references 1990’s and 2000’s alternative rock, injected with as much energy you can think of in a modern-day context. Bands such as Paramore, Radiohead, Hole, No Doubt, Garbage, The Smashing Pumpkins and The White Stripes are key influences. With no fear to get personal in storytelling, their songs are based on the band's real-life experiences with an attitude grounded in raw truth and emotion.
“Get Me Out Of Here is a successful work which makes a difference with its dirty guitars, dynamics and the overall energy flow.” - Metalhead Community Magazine
"Get Me Out Of Here is the amalgamation of the band's most visceral influences. Short, fast and loud, the track showcases the their most poignant punk edge and delivers it in typical Lucid Hoops fashion" - Vandida
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