Naarm/Melbourne-based scene stalwarts Belle Haven are shedding their post-hardcore sadboi skin and ushering a whole new sonic era of alt-rock and ethos of hope, with the announcement of their forthcoming EP something new, coming our way on Friday, 4th October.
Accompanying the big announcement is the record’s first single ‘fauxlove’ – an irresistibly catchy slice of anthemic alt-rock produced by Jack Newlyn (Between You & Me, bukowski) and mixed by James Paul Wisner (Paramore).
Belle Haven – ‘fauxlove’
“Lyrically, ‘fauxlove’ delves into the intricate and conflicting emotions of craving love and intimacy while simultaneously fearing it,” explains Belle Haven frontman, David de la Hoz of the track. “It’s a paradox that I live every day.”
He continues: “The line ‘love me with the lights down low’ highlights the desire to be loved without the vulnerability of being fully seen, while the line ‘sinking into you’ portrays how the pursuit of love can quickly become overwhelming and feel out of my control. This theme is brought to life in the music video through the use of harsh spotlight shots and overwhelming paparazzi-style imagery, effectively illustrating the tension between wanting to be loved and feeling engulfed by that very desire. Or it’s about having sex. Whatever you prefer to take from it.”
It comes as Belle Haven gear up to rock BIGSOUND 2024 with an official artist showcase this Wednesday night, 4th September at Brisbane’s The Brightside.
Stream their charming ‘fauxlove’ music video up above, or pre-order their something new EP here.
Belle Haven BIGSOUND Showcase
- WED 4 SEP | THE BRIGHTSIDE, MEANJIN/BRISBANE QLD
Further Reading
Bigsound Share First Artist Announcement For 2024
Melbourne Alt-Rockers Belle Haven Drop Powerful New Single ‘Nobody Likes A Hospital’
Love Letter To A Record: Belle Haven On Panic! At The Disco’s ‘A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out’
