- 2025-02-21
-
MUSIC
-
Last Hyena Releases New Song “Make It Sound French”
Bristol-based instrumental-rock trio Last Hyena, consisting of Joshua Camacho-Clowes (guitar), Max Ellis (bass) and Rory Mapes (drums), released a new song “Make It Sound French” on February 21, 2025.
The song is the second single off of their upcoming EP “Suspect Your Elders”, following “Bless This Unbeatable Miracle Priest” released last October.
The track blends elements of math-rock, post-rock and ambient noise to capture the experience of adapting to life’s most unpredictable and overwhelming moments.
It was written by Joshua Camacho-Clowes, Max Ellis, and Rory Mapes. The accompanying music video was directed by Kieran Gallop.
The band said of the song, “With ‘Make It Sound French’, we wanted to explore the emotional weight of complex situations purely through music. It’s a deeply personal piece for us, with the absence of words inviting a more universal experience, where the music itself speaks directly to the emotions we all go through. The track builds from intricate guitar textures, driving rhythms to moments of cathartic release, using dynamic shifts and thoughtful builds to express the tension between disorder and serenity aiming to create a sonic representation of the process of working through inner chaos and ultimately finding clarity.”- They continued, “The title comes from a story shared by a close friend whose father was in a punk band in his younger years. During one of their shows, the band decided to play an impromptu cover of ‘Ça plane pour moi’ by Plastic Bertrand. When the lead singer, our friend’s father, told his bandmates he didn’t know the lyrics, one of them responded with 'just make it sound French!'. This spontaneous moment stuck with us because it perfectly embodies the themes we wanted to explore in the track: the idea of adapting to the unexpected, leaning into the chaos and finding a way to make something work even when things aren’t perfect. The title captures that spirit of improvisation and fluidity, much like the journey the music itself takes listeners on.We’re thrilled to share this journey with our listeners, and we hope it resonates with anyone who’s ever had to find peace in the midst of turmoil.”
-
The band shared on social media, “Through the powerful guitar work, driving rhythms and expansive soundscapes, we’ve aimed to create a sonic representation of finding calm within chaos. The song reflects our approach to navigating difficult situations, using dynamic shifts and builds to express the tension between disorder and serenity. We hope you enjoy!”
Photo by GLK Media - source : Apple Music
