Hush Mozey have released their new single ‘See Them Worrying’.
The latest track from the Bristol four-piece wastes no time introducing you to their grunge-tinged ska punk blend.
To celebrate the release of their new single ‘See Them Worrying’, Joe, Jack, Harry and Josh shared five tracks that influenced the release.
Bad Manners – Special Brew (Joe T. Johnson – Singer/Lyricist)
At the time the band was writing this tune I was getting really into old ska music. Old, bold blokes, Dr.Martens, Fred Perry and braces were going through my mind, so it was great to get some brass on a tune and live the ska sound. I love The Specials, Bad Manners, Levellers so it just felt right to make a tune that’s gonna blow the socks off the Bristol scene!
The Clash – London’s Calling (Jack Woolcomb – Bass)
The verses take influence from ‘London’s Calling’, with the guitars playing a chord progression via offbeat stabs and the repeated bass line on the beat. Either of the parts heard in isolation would sound thin, but together become a strong driving force. Although the song was never a direct conscious influence to ‘See Them Worrying’, the subliminal influence is clear to see.
The Specials – Gangsters (Josh Derrick – Lead Guitar)
I’ve always loved Jamaican music, the impact of that music and culture coming to the UK many years ago and how it has persisted to this day has been very influential. I grew up listening to a lot of Ska and Reggae music, especially as my parents came from that era in the late 70’s and were in amongst the 2 tone subculture. The 2 tone Ska revival was popular in the Midlands back in the day and a former music teacher of mine played with The Specials when they reformed a few years ago which reignited my love for them.
Pixies – Mr. Grieves (Josh)
This song inspired me to be unafraid of mixing up different and drastic changes in sections of songs and genres too. It influenced our song to be bold and creative and to try and come up with something that was musically interesting. I liked the idea of doing something like that with a song, so I tried to come up with different ideas that could work together well. That was how ‘See The Worrying’ was essentially written.
The Police – Driven To Tears (Harry Surman – Drums)
This influence may not seem obvious as it’s something that I only realised after looking back on from the writing and recording of this track. Stewart Copeland’s sporadic nature is something that I think I had in my subconscious. The embellishments in this track are really just whatever came out in the take, much like how Copeland would record the drum part for Police tracks. I sort of had a small bag of tricks and whatever ended up coming out for that attempt at laying down my part was what ended up on the song.
To celebrate the single, the band has curated an exclusive playlist featuring the tracks, alongside their new single, for Love Music; Love Life: