Album Focus: Why We Run

Answered by: Nick Langley

Album title? Holograms

Where did the title of your new album come from? The track Hologram came before the album name, but the plural form felt right for the album. Something about the connotations of a hologram connected with the themes, textures and instrumentation of the record.

How many releases do you have now? Four singles, a couple of videos and an album.

How long did it take to write/record? Writing took around two and a half years, with plenty of tracks revised, re-worked and relegated to the trash. Conversely, we only spent two weeks in the studio recording.

Was anything in particular inspiring you during the making? Guzman y Gomez burritos and cabin fever.

What's your favourite song on it? Collectively, probably Hologram. There's quite a journey condensed into four and a half minutes, there. Mine's Rust, I think.

Will you do anything differently next time? As tempting as a quadruple album is, we'll probably stick to crafting the strongest 40 minutes we can. There's been talk about going a bit darker, stranger, more aggressive.

When and where is your launch/next gig? We've got a residency throughout September at Sydney's Captain Cook Hotel. 14, 22 & 28 Sep, right after Rock 'n Roll Bingo.

Website link for more info? whywerun.net