Bands to Watch #358: HÔN
Words by Steven Loftin
Everyone likes things that are a little bit different. We may not admit it, but we love the things in life that don’t conform. Those things that stick out, fingers held high. That leads us nicely on to HÔN, a perfect example of this. With a mainstream sound that echoes that of the poppier end of dance tracks, a lyrical emotional depth of alternative tracks, a style that wouldn’t be lost on a Lady Gaga tour.
Hailing from Denmark, HÔN is the brainwork of Jesper Lidang, frontman and songwriter of The Rumour Said Fire, along with Nis Bested on production duties. Together, they have crafted a sound that is fit for the popular echelons in the industry, while still can keep the scenesters satisfied. (Do you mean keeping them happy / they’d listen to this?)
Utilising his own voice as a key component in the instrumentation, they form layers of dreamscape, allowing his distinctive leading vocals to cut through and deliver a high level of songwriting he has strived for and from all accounts hearing his efforts so far, achieved.
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There are also hip-hop heavy moments that can break through, and this is shown in the lead single and first foray into HÔN as an artist, with ‘Silent Lover’. Opening with a massive beat, and leading into his characteristically harmonious chorus, it’s a track with serious pop power that can only prove to be an asset on his new journey. Not to mention that it would be the perfect opener for his debut record.
‘Honeydream’ is the second introductory track to be released in preparation for the debut album ‘White Lion’ which is out near the end of October. ‘Honeydream’ recalls early Chairlift with its use of reverb-heavy synths and melodic charm.
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To give you an idea of exactly where this project could be heading, when asked for a description of his new music by his label, Tambourhinoceros, Jesper replied with a two-page essay entitled ‘I Vanish’. As described, his personality vanished into a universe where he became multiple voices and identities. This project has barely begun, yet it can only wield positive, game-changing results.
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