Hinks have unveiled their new single and short film ‘Fabric’.

Using the mediums of physical theatre, film and music, ‘Fabric’ hopes to offer a platform to talk about mental health with a reflection upon the daily struggle that those who suffer from mental health problems face in an industry synonymous with mental health problems.

A recent report from Help Musicians UK stated that the music community may be up to three times more likely to experience depression and anxiety, with surveyed artists citing anti-social working hours, money problems and work insecurity as their top concerns.

Utilising his musical talent and platform to raise awareness, frontman Jack Hinks has shared with his the singles that shaped the release.

Kodaline – High Hopes

When this song came out, I was going through a pretty low patch after a breakup and the first time I listened to it with the music video it had a really powerful effect on me. It ticks all the boxes of a classic heartbreak song, and its simplicity gives it its power when the chorus discord comes in. I wanted to be able to write a song that could be stripped back to just guitar and voice, and still be as potent.

Jeff Buckley – Lover, You Should Have Come Over

I was introduced to Jeff Buckley fairly recently and, almost overnight, ‘Grace’ became one of my favourite albums. The song is rich with interesting chords and inversions and is one of the most dynamic and controlled band performances I’ve heard. Jeff’s voice becomes a conduit for all the pain he’s clearly felt. You can hear absolutely every quiver.

Blue October – Chameleon Boy

Blue October’s ‘Foiled’ album left quite an impression on me. All of Justin Furstenfeld’s songs are so brutally honest and open, and I wanted to be able to channel that in a song focussing on mental health.

Angus Munro – Equaliza

Angus’s songs break my heart every time I listen to them. He is the perfect marriage of songwriting craft and jaw-dropping talent. His song ‘Equaliza’ spills beauty out of the subject of mental health and depression and is a constant source of inspiration to me.

CAKE – Mexico

I got hooked on the two CAKE albums I had a few years ago and ‘Mexico’ still hasn’t lost its novelty for me. For me, the lyrics paint a beautiful picture of insufficiency and heartbreak and are worded in such a delicate, poetic way. Having said that, I feel like I may never truly know what the song is really about, and I like that extra degree of subtlety and mystery that forces the listener to create their own meaning and understanding. I definitely had this song close in mind when I was writing ‘Fabric’.

You can watch the video for ‘Fabric’ below:

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Help Musicians UK – 0808 802 8008.
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Mind – 0300 123 3393
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