Hovvdy’s “Blast” Challenges Notions of Frontmen
Hovvdy’s latest, “Blast,” redefines the traditional frontman role. The band’s core duo, Will Taylor and Charlie Martin, are known for their insular and introverted musical style rather than classic showmanship, creating a unique dynamic in
I don't think of Hovvdy as a band where the singer holds a microphone, which is to say I don't think of core duo Will Taylor and Charlie Martin as frontmen in the classic sense. The band's music feels too insular and introverted for that kind of showmanship. I think of these guys holding instruments when they sing, not really commanding my attention, letting the song do the talking. But they're changing my perception with this new album rollout.
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