"but I want to be over-rated, your a piece of work..."
The twisting / turning / bouncing / slapping moves of "O.K. Sis" by Nijmegen, Netherlands based Hey Team is a potent piece of alt rock / power pop punkery. I get a sense of late 70's proto punk and early 80's new wave. The ultra tight musicality and Kelly Thijssen's vocal countenance that feels punchy but cleanly rendered adds to the retro punk feel.
Kelly share her thoughts on the jagged track:
"This song is about a friend that you loved but just cannot be near. They always get into trouble, always cause drama/fights, make a bunch of empty promises and get you to do a bunch of intense stuff for them without getting anything in return. When I was younger, I was very susceptible to this kind of person due to personal insecurities. Fortunately I’ve grown and learned a lot and such people are no longer part of my circle. When I look back on that time I think of an insecure teenager complaining but not being able to speak out, and also this type of friend-trouble feels almost frivolous/ridiculous compared to stuff you handle as an adult. The upbeat spunkiness and the almost wineyness of the lyrics sort of reflect that."
-Robb Donker Curtius
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THE FACTS AS WE KNOW THEM - PRESS NOTES:
https://www.facebook.com/heyteamhey/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3zvl0FH10PfR4VqUhpKVSb
https://www.instagram.com/heyteam.official/
https://heyteam.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkUjmDAbALfHVTBjI1kh33Q
Through punchy, energetic songs Hey Team captures today’s somewhat bittersweet worldview. The combined talents of this diverse bunch from Nijmegen culminate in captivating and slightly abrasive songs that describe both a personal and collective frame of mind. Swinging effortlessly between anthemic alt-rock choruses and atmospheric transitions, Hey Team’s highly danceable tunes celebrate life’s highs and lows.
Following the digital release of their self-titled debut EP in 2019 Hey Team landed a spot on the 2020 and 2021 Popronde showcase tour, being highlighted as talents to keep an eye on by Dutch music magazines OOR & Never Mind the Hype. Despite the ongoing pandemic the band managed to play a couple of dozen shows and released new material in the form of a live EP in 2021. With a bunch of newly recorded singles set.
** At this particular time we find ourselves in a financial pinch due to many factors. We want to keep AP going. It has been a passion project for over 13 years. PLEASE consider donating, we could really use the support. Thanks so much
We get by with a little help from our friends
Hey Team, Nijmegen, Netherlands, indie rock, alt rock, proto punk, new wave, prog rock, avant rock, avant pop, pop punk, power pop, "O.K. Sis", Official Video,
"This song is about a friend that you loved but just cannot be near. They always get into trouble, always cause drama/fights, make a bunch of empty promises and get you to do a bunch of intense stuff for them without getting anything in return. When I was younger, I was very susceptible to this kind of person due to personal insecurities. Fortunately I’ve grown and learned a lot and such people are no longer part of my circle. When I look back on that time I think of an insecure teenager complaining but not being able to speak out, and also this type of friend-trouble feels almost frivolous/ridiculous compared to stuff you handle as an adult. The upbeat spunkiness and the almost wineyness of the lyrics sort of reflect that."
-Robb Donker Curtius
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THE FACTS AS WE KNOW THEM - PRESS NOTES:
https://www.facebook.com/heyteamhey/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3zvl0FH10PfR4VqUhpKVSb
https://www.instagram.com/heyteam.official/
https://heyteam.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkUjmDAbALfHVTBjI1kh33Q
Through punchy, energetic songs Hey Team captures today’s somewhat bittersweet worldview. The combined talents of this diverse bunch from Nijmegen culminate in captivating and slightly abrasive songs that describe both a personal and collective frame of mind. Swinging effortlessly between anthemic alt-rock choruses and atmospheric transitions, Hey Team’s highly danceable tunes celebrate life’s highs and lows.
Following the digital release of their self-titled debut EP in 2019 Hey Team landed a spot on the 2020 and 2021 Popronde showcase tour, being highlighted as talents to keep an eye on by Dutch music magazines OOR & Never Mind the Hype. Despite the ongoing pandemic the band managed to play a couple of dozen shows and released new material in the form of a live EP in 2021. With a bunch of newly recorded singles set.
** At this particular time we find ourselves in a financial pinch due to many factors. We want to keep AP going. It has been a passion project for over 13 years. PLEASE consider donating, we could really use the support. Thanks so much
We get by with a little help from our friends
Hey Team, Nijmegen, Netherlands, indie rock, alt rock, proto punk, new wave, prog rock, avant rock, avant pop, pop punk, power pop, "O.K. Sis", Official Video,
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