The new single ‘Drain It Out’ from self-described ‘snail rock’ trio Hyte is huge. Not a moment after the roaring guitar riff kicks in, it’s hard to believe you’re listening to a local band. Guitarist/Vocalist Grant Touchell pounds through the punchy, almost iconic riff, while the band’s rhythm section holds their own, completing the picture of a band who know their sound. You’ll be trying to wrap your head around the drum fill into the first verse for a while, but Touchell’s vocals quickly take centre stage, the powerful drone sounding like the reincarnation of Layne Staley. It’s hard to believe that the guitar in the verse is also played by the man doing the singing; it’s fast, technical, and saturated with groovy wah, bringing to mind the difficulty of singing, playing, and controlling a foot pedal all at the same time. Hyte seem intent on proving that they are all talented musicians, and do so admirably. The larger than life chorus, with the song’s title wailed over the song’s intro riff, is undoubtedly another strong moment for the trio. The single diverts course briefly for an instrumental build up, powering into a wah-filled mini solo and returning to the chorus effortlessly. Some listeners may be left desiring a vocal section that differs from this tune, but the chorus is by no means lacking; if it’s that good, why can’t they sing it again?
Hyte are a talented trio of musicians carefully crafting a powerful sound that will surely go from strength to strength. Their single ‘Drain It Out’ is the perfect demonstration of their prowess, and deserving of all the praise it can get.
By: Ethan Reed
Interview
How are we going guys? Congratulations on being our third Featured Act of 2013! How does it feel?
Yeh, feels awesome! Its good to know that Perth is starting to get us, instead of trying to get rid of us haha
Congratulations on the new single. Tell us a bit about your track "Drain It Out", where was it recorded?
Well, its actually the B-side to our next single 'Where Are You Taking Me?". We recorded, mixed and mastered the 2 tracks over 2 days in December last year with Rob Grant at Poons Head, we were really going for a performance based recording, and we are really happy with the feel of it.
What do you love most about music?
The way it seems to matter more then life itself, "deep"
What inspires you as a band?
Just that feeling you get when its all happening, the harmony amongst the chaos; the imperfections that make it all real. Music inspires truth. So i suppose truth inspires music?
Who are your main influences?
Bands that do there own thing.
How long have you guys been playing together?
Too long, haha about 6 years now, since high school. We just click and i wouldn't want it any other way.
What's your favorite thing about performing live?
Probably the way that performing demands this 'momentary priority' or 'supreme focus', you have to surrender to the moment completely, otherwise you play shit.
What is your favorite venue you have played at and why?
This isn't pleasing anyone, but probably the house party's, warehouse party's and the hills and down south trips in the bush. When your not playing a venue, it is more about the music itself, not the bullshit business side of things like presenting your band to the 'Industry'. It's just you and a few of mates, rocking out. Focusing on where it all came from, and not giving a fuck about anything but that.
What is your most memorable gig?
Probably our EP launch
What is the funniest muck up thats happened on stage?
When we first started doing gigs for party's and shitty venues, it seemed like at
every 2nd show the crowd would just start beating the shit out of each other; violently.
My sis' Sammy was singing with us for one of those gigs and as 40 cracked up dudes were ripping each others faces off, we went into this hell slow groove jam and sam started improvising these rap lyrics "just chill"; but they kept beating the shit out of each other; that was a hilariously light shedding moment.
What artists/bands would you like to play alongside in the future?
Anyone that wants to play with us i suppose
What's your favourite song to play?
'Embrace', we play it last nearly all the time because we never know how its gonna end, we just let it all out every time we play it.
If you could sum up your music in one sentence what would it be?
A Pulsating ear-gasm from the 4th dimension
What can we expect from you in the future?
Better arrangements, more vocal harmonies and a cpl acoustics tracks.
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