Indie-grunge trio HAVVK have released their new EP, Plans with Friends - a series of alternative versions of their songs which now feature guest artists from Ireland. We asked singer and bassist Julie Hawk the BIG questions . . .
The five-track EP features reworkings of tracks from HAVVK's 2019 debut album Cause & Effect, and sees guest vocalists Jess Kav, Participant, Arvo Party and Maria Kelly all give the songs their own distinctive treatment.
"It was already really special to us to have other artists interpret our music. But it definitely takes on a whole new meaning to have collaborated during a time when the music community is under so much strain," says Julie.
Tell us three things about yourself?
I sing and play bass in HAVVK
I’m originally from Galway
I eat a spoon of peanut butter from the jar every morning. My cat Pete gets whatever’s left on the spoon.
How would you describe your music?
Grungy, ethereal rock
Who are your musical inspirations?
Sleater Kinney, St. Vincent, Cocteau Twins, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Radiohead.
How did you occupy yourself during the coronavirus lockdown?
Sea swimming - this is the latest into the year that I’ve kept it up. I’ve ambitions to be one of those 70-year-old women that swims year-round with my friends, regardless of the weather.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Gay Girls - Pillow Queens.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"I remember that time you told me, you said `Love is touching souls’, Surely you touched mine, 'cause Part of you pours out of me, In these lines from time to time" - A Case of You, Joni Mitchell.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life what would it be?
The Middle - Jimmy Eat World
Where can people find your music/more information?
Our socials are all @HAVVKMusic and you can hear us on Spotify, Apple and BandCamp
