REDHOOK - RELEASE SOPHOMORE RECORD ‘MUTATION’

REDHOOK

RELEASE FEARLESS SOPHOMORE RECORD ‘MUTATION’
OUT NOW ON ADVENTURE CAT RECORDS

Sydney, Australia- Heavy alt-rock powerhouses RedHook have today released their unflinching sophomore record ‘Mutation‘ – produced by Stevie Knight (Stand Atlantic) and with assistant production from RedHook’s own Craig Wilkinson and mixed by James Paul Wisner (Underoath, Paramore).

‘Mutation’ is an audacious, genre-bending second album that is unblinking in its lyrical honesty, ambitious sonic production, and infectiously memorable songwriting. Incorporating influences ranging from alt-pop, future bass and hip-hop to metal, punk and post-hardcore, RedHook are wholly unafraid to be uniquely themselves, combining layers of intricate synths, brass, heavy guitars, samples and dynamic drum work to create an intoxicating 11-track cocktail that hits like a molotov.

Lead singer Emmy Mack on the album’s influences:

“With this record, we wanted to crystallize all the most unique parts of RedHook’s DNA and then put that on steroids. Stronger hooks, braver lyrics, bigger production, wilder collaborations, bolder musical choices, just an evolution in every way. From moments of deep pain and heartbreak to moments of rage and defiance, to moments of joy, celebration and just pure fun, ‘Mutation’ is an authentic statement of everything we are, and we hope you don’t get bored for a single BPM.”

‘Mutation’ is stacked with features from acclaimed acts Alpha Wolf, Holding Absence and viral metal star Vana (NZ), who appears on the record’s focus track ‘HEXXX‘, a self-professed “bad witch anthem” that combines inspiration from alt-pop artists like Ashnikko and Rico Nasty with dark, heavy femme-powered metal fury and a searing lyrical hook: “Cross me and you’ll be an X”.

Throughout the record, Emmy explores a range of important themes, from celebrating sexual liberation and empowerment (‘Cannibal‘ / ‘Hot Tub‘) to calling out misogyny (‘Bomb.com‘) and narcissistic abuse (‘Scream 2‘), all from a space that rarely hears these kinds of stories and perspectives.

Emmy adds, “At its heart, ‘Mutation’ is a record about growth, change and evolution. Not just when it comes to our sound but also to my own tumultuous journey as a two-legged chaos unit bumbling around on planet Earth. Since we wrote our debut album, I’ve spent a lot of time processing my trauma, working on myself, and just trying to be slightly less of a fucked-up mess. So this record also marks a big mutation in my headspace.”

Previous singles’ Bomb.com’, ‘Dr. Frankenstein’ feat. Holding Absence (UK), ‘Pyromaniac‘, ‘Cannibal’ feat. Alpha Wolf, ‘Breaking Up With‘, ‘Scream 2’ and ‘Tourist‘ have all built over a year to create this kaleidoscopic record that is an ode to the band’s versatility and place in the modern heavy space.

The band recently finished a sold-out UK/Europe tour with Dream State and with Rock Sound saying “RedHook have firmly cemented themselves as one of the most dynamic forces in the modern alternative scene.” It will be no surprise if they are headlining venues like this in their own right soon.

Mutation Track Listing:
Pyromaniac
Breaking up With
Hexxx feat. Vana
Dr Frankenstein feat. Holding Absence
Bomb.Com
Hot Tub
Cannibal feat. Alpha Wolf
Hurt Like Hell
Party Zombie
Scream 2
Tourist