Hodera

"If the creeping onset of Autumn wasn’t already stirring something half-buried inside your stomach, putting an end to another summer that already feels over before it began, then allow Hodera to throw you deep inside grey, stormy days, and aching solemnity with a new track that is an immediate and utterly captivating introduction to their brand new album, released later this year via the ever-formidable Take This To Heart Records." - GoldFlakePaint

"I don’t know much about Matthew Smith’s personal experiences, or what inspired him to write the songs on First Things First. But maybe that doesn’t matter; maybe it’s not about the experiences but the feelings they create. I can’t speak to his truths but I can speak to my own, and I will say that this album speaks to many of my truths. I didn’t expect this album to cut as deep as it did, but the fact that it caught me so off-guard might be exactly why it resonates." - Substream

Effortlessly mixing vibrant indie-rock with the story telling of Americana, Hodera is prepared to be a band that never leaves listeners heads.

Spearheaded by Matthew Smith, Hodera has persisted in forming a unique sound amidst the vast depths of successful New Jersey acts. The group’s first release, 2014’s Reset To Default, was only a glimpse at the songwriting talent possessed by Smith. With 2015’s United By Birdcalls the Hodera name was put on the map, touring extensively both in the United States and the United Kingdom. From landing showcases at SXSW and set times at The Fest, the honest nature of the songs found the band at the top of Spotify Viral Charts. Hodera will now release First Things First via Take This To Heart Records on October 20th.

First Things First is an explorative album, diving into difficult subjects such as depression, suicide, loss and love. Hodera have weaved a web of progress through their constant work ethic, bettering their songwriting and pushing the boundaries of their delicate dynamics. First Things First is candid with its emotions, unraveling a soundscape that provides listeners with an album full of memory and warmth.

“I like to keep the storyline in each song raw, so it’s not just a general pop song, or anyone else’s memory. It’s my story that I’m telling and letting people connect with,” Smith comments about First Things First. Being transparent is more than an act for Hodera, it’s embedded into the very soul of the music, and that’s what makes their music feel personal.

Through First Things First’s dynamic ten tracks, we are brought on a journey with Hodera, as Matthew poetically narrates each story. We join them in the confusion and frustration of growing up and trying to find where we belong; the grief of losing friends, family and potential loves; the dark corners depression can lead to, and the measures someone will go to just for a glimpse at happiness’ light again. Ultimately though, it leads us to the realization that no one is alone in the human experience and we can all strive to get better. So, first things first, go give this album a listen.

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RIYL: Pinegrove, Hotelier, Sorority Noise
TRY: #2, 6, 7 (and clean edits)
DIRTY: #1, 3, 5, 8, 10 (Clean Edits included in download folder)

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