CEBU, Philippines—Folk rock band hailing from Cebu, Hollywood Folk Hogan, just released a new track, “Heavy Rain“, for streaming and purchase on all major digital platforms and Bandcamp.
Composed of Ricky Coyoca on guitars and vocals, Llywi Ripper on lead guitar, Patrick Gallito on bass, and John Juanich on Drums, Hollywood Folk Hogan refuses to limit their music as they effortlessly weave elements of folk, shoegaze, and indie rock into a captivating sonic piece.
This debut track is the brainchild of Coyoca and one of the very first songs he made for the band that depicts a person struggling both physically and mentally out in the desert, suffering from the intense heat and calling out for heavy rain.
Image courtesy of Melt Records
“It was inspired by the pandemic,” the band shares, reflecting on the themes behind the song. “Although it was written after the pandemic, it reflects on how freedom feels after experiencing such confinement, that seemingly unending feeling of being trapped.”
Another remarkable aspect of the track is the pace at which it was produced. According to Coyoca, “I wrote the song in 10 minutes, just from a thought of how it feels to be trapped, waiting for some form of salvation.” This kind of creativity serves as proof of the band’s uncanny ability to channel raw emotion into their music.
With the release features a mesmerizing cover art that portrays a bustling city street at sunset, colored in monochrome, setting the perfect ambiance for a song that depicts a lot of yearning in isolation.
Album artwork courtesy of Melt Records
With “Heavy Rain”, Hollywood Folk Hogan invites listeners on a soul-stirring journey through the depths of human emotion. This isn’t just music; it’s an experience. As to what’s next for the band, the road is open before them, with more great music already in tow and expected to release not too long from this riveting debut.
Stream the track here: