Bristol-based instrumental-rock trio Last Hyena strive to find peace amongst chaos in new track ‘Make It Sound French’

FEBRUARY 21st 2025

Bristol-based instrumental-rock trio Last Hyena are pleased to announce the release of their upcoming new single ‘Make It Sound French’ on February 21st 2025.

Since their formation in 2016, Last Hyena has carved a niche with their high-octane performances and meticulous compositions. An electrifying three-piece with a sound as wild and untamed as their name suggests, Last Hyena blend intricate math-rock rhythms, with post-rock soundscapes and powerful riffs, creating a musical experience that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable. With a growing fanbase and a reputation for pushing the envelope, Last Hyena is poised to lead the next wave of instrumental rock, proving that sometimes, words are just not enough.

‘Make It Sound French’ follows 2021’s debut album, ‘How Soon Is Mars?’, which received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and emotional depth, taking listeners on a journey through the cosmos of their imagination. The album was celebrated by the likes of Punktastic, Noizze, At The Barrier, Visions and Everything Is Noise and saw the band awarded slots at festivals such as ArcTanGent, Portals and PWER.

Recorded, mixed and mastered with Mark Roberts (Delta Sleep, Black Peaks, Poly-Math, Jamie Lenman) at Devon’s Middle Farm Studios ‘Make It Sound French’ blends elements of math-rock, post-rock and ambient noise to capture the experience of adapting to life’s most unpredictable and overwhelming moments.

Discussing what they hoped to achieve with the track the band explain, “With ‘Make It Sound French’, we wanted to explore the emotional weight of complex situations purely through music. It’s a deeply personal piece for us, with the absence of words inviting a more universal experience, where the music itself speaks directly to the emotions we all go through. The track builds from intricate guitar textures, driving rhythms to moments of cathartic release, using dynamic shifts and thoughtful builds to express the tension between disorder and serenity aiming to create a sonic representation of the process of working through inner chaos and ultimately finding clarity.

“The title comes from a story shared by a close friend whose father was in a punk band in his younger years. During one of their shows, the band decided to play an impromptu cover of ‘Ça plane pour moi’ by Plastic Bertrand. When the lead singer, our friend’s father, told his bandmates he didn’t know the lyrics, one of them responded with “just make it sound French!”. This spontaneous moment stuck with us because it perfectly embodies the themes we wanted to explore in the track: the idea of adapting to the unexpected, leaning into the chaos and finding a way to make something work even when things aren’t perfect. The title captures that spirit of improvisation and fluidity, much like the journey the music itself takes listeners on. We’re thrilled to share this journey with our listeners, and we hope it resonates with anyone who’s ever had to find peace in the midst of turmoil.”

Make It Sound French is due for release February 21st and will be available on all major streaming platforms.

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