Hether's beach, love fueled catharsis of "Sex Wax" jams

"inspired me, made me smile, cry, and tingle"

The latest tune “Sex Wax” from Hether’s 2 track single is a smooth ride that takes you right to the shore. With pop, funk and surf rock sensibilities Hether aims to bring vulnerability and passion to their music for all to enjoy. Hether is the moniker of Paul Casteluzzo who is releasing these solo tracks in the wake of his sister’s passing. The memory of Casteluzzo’s sister fuels the emotion and creation of music, which shines through in the brilliantly layered sound. The sound that pours out is inspired by Paul’s childhood in San Diego, soaking up the beautiful nautical nature. Surfers, fellow San Diegans and music lovers alike would appreciate “Sex Wax,” and we’re certain that Paul’s sister carries immense pride for the art of Hether. Listen to “Sex Wax,” go to the beach (if you’re lucky enough) and keep your loved ones safe and in mind this holiday season. If you dig this sound, stay tuned for Hether’s future releases due for January 15th.

-Alyssa Holland

Hether · Sex Wax

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Hether writes sun-kissed songs to deal with the vulnerability of living.


When I woke up in July 2017, I was hungover from touring with a popular Bachata artist for two consecutive years across five continents. I played guitar in the 15-person latin band while girls hurled their bras on stage; I puked in front of 10,000 people in Rome; fell in love in Guadalajara; played massive shows at Wembley Arena and Madison Square Garden. I saw so much -- so fast -- it felt like looking through the window of a speeding train. When the train came to a halt, I had the chance to think about what was next, and I fell into a dark haze. My sister died from a drug overdose over Thanksgiving the year before.


I remember my dad replaying her old voicemails over and over - crying. I held her hand in her final moments. After she passed, I couldn’t go outside or look at the sky because I felt overwhelmingly insignificant. I would get nightmares about getting pulled into outer space.


I never sang before but the night I wrote my first song as Hether the words came pouring out. I gravitated towards the sun bleached sounds of my childhood. The smell of sunscreen and the endless summers in San Diego. Countless nights were lost writing lyrics, drinking and staying up until 3 am making weird sounds on my tape machine. The creative process was for my escape, but the making of the music was for my sister. To have her hear what my heart was feeling. This is how I stay awake.


Everything you hear on these songs is me. I grew up playing a lot of blues, listening to Robert Johnson and Elmore James. Hearing my dad’s Coltrane record Africa Brass, I was introduced to a new world of improvisation, which lead to studying harmony and early bebop stuff. I love the sound of 60/70s beach/punk music and the whacky drum machines and blues riffs of Shuggie Otis and Sly Stone. I admire artists like Brian Wilson, Lou Reed, Marc Bolan, The Beatles, The Ramones and Sonny Smith.


This first EP is my own sort of retrospective of all the artists and songs that have inspired me, made me smile, cry, and tingle. I want my music to make you do any one of these things, or maybe all of them. K bye

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