Urban Heat teams up with Party Nails for the invigorating “Have You Ever?” [Video]
Austin’s post punk meets synth pop trio Urban Heat have enlisted the help of Los Angeles producer/singer/songwriter Party Nails for “Have You Ever?.” The track is a new rework of the single shared early this year off of their Wellness EP.
With “Have You Ever?” Urban Heat taps into the existential narrative of questioning all aspects of life, even those that you have been taught. Sometimes this questioning can be disorienting and the truth impossible to find and Urban Heat so brilliantly touches upon this theme in their latest single.
With lyrics including, “Have you ever seen the face of God / till you turn around and wonder what it was?/ Or have you ever thought you’ve seen the light /till you turned around and you felt the knife?,” Urban Heat explores life’s contradictions and the thirst for knowledge and certainty. Sonically, “Have You Ever?” is an explosive track drenched with moody synths, heightened vocal melodies and clashing electronic beats.
Rock, synth pop and new wave sonics are all blended together for a hard hitting and intoxicating earworm. Party Nails adds her passionate and vivacious vocals making for a dynamic listen. The accompanying visuals show Urban Heat and Party Nails performing against hues of bright pink, neon blue and purple, giving the audience a look into their thrilling live show.
Urban Heat are members Jonathan Horstmann, Kevin Naquin and Paxel Foley. The three shared their 2022 six song EP Wellness to critical acclaim. The EP is centered around themes such as navigating mental health crises, loneliness, and current events. The band have graced the stages at Austin City Limits, SXSW and Freakout Fest to name a few. Check out “Have You Ever?” now and remember, don’t overthink too much.
Tour Dates:
10/21 Brooklyn, NY No Aloha
10/22 Worcester, MA Electric Haze LLC
10/23 Philly, PA Silk City
10/24 Washington, DC The Runaway
10/25 Raleigh, NC Schoolkid Records
10/26 Greenville, SC The Radio Room
10/27 Atlanta, GA Boggs Social & Supply
10/28 Lafayette, LA Freetown Boom Boom Room
10/29 Buda, TX Buck’s Backyard
11/2 Austin, TX The Pink Warehouse
11/3 El Paso, TX B-17 Bombers Oyster
11/4 Scottsdale, AZ Pub Rock
11/5 Yuma Red Moon Ale House
11/6 Long Beach, CA Alex’s Bar
11/8 San Francisco, CA Above DNA Lounge
11/9 Arcata, CA Arcata Theatre Lounge
11/10 Portland, OR The Coffin Club
11/11 Seattle, WA Funhouse
11/12 Bellingham, WA The Shakedown
11/13 Eugene, OR The Big Dirty
11/14 Sacramento, CA Cafe Colonial
11/15 Los Angeles, CA We Found New Music
11/16 Las Vegas, NV Artifice
12/16 Dallas, TX Ruins
12/17 Tulsa, OK The Whittier Bar
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