Heartbreaking Bravery

Losing The Henry Clay People was a painful blow. The last two full-lengths the band released were among some of the best in recent memory. On what would prove to be the band’s swan song, 25 For the Rest of Our Lives, they hit a high in the second song: “The Fakers“. Fortunately, for everyone, the spirit of that band lives on through some of the members’ next project, who are- appropriately- named Fakers. The bite’s in tact and the verve comes through in full on the band’s first release, “$600”.

All snarling guitars, sneered vocals, and propulsive rhythm section work, it’s a vicious demonstration of not just the band’s potential but their power. Couplets like “you asked me how it felt/I said it felt like shit” resonate as heavily as anything guitarist/vocalist achieved as The Henry Clay People’s chief lyricist and the music around Siara’s wry observations remains razor sharp. By the time “$600” draws its last breath, one thing’s very clear: this band’s set on surpassing the expectations that greeted their initial announcement. Keep both eyes on their progress and expect to hear a lot more about this project in the future.

Listen to $600 below and keep an eye on this site for more updates on their upcoming Personality Voices 7″ and more. Underneath the embed, enjoy links to 10 other excellent songs to have come out in the past two weeks.


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Total Makeover – Different Shapes
The Foetals – Fine
William Alexander – You Can Take It
Tempest – Tidal Wave
Palehound – Molly
Vundabar – Oulala
Sharkmuffin – First Date
Destruction Unit – If Death Ever Slept
Comfy – Poetic
No Win – Heart Knowing Rest