We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single, “Make It Sound French” , from Bristol’s ( UK) instrumental-rock trio Last Hyena. You can listen to “Make It Sound French” on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here, Amazon Music, Here

You can also watch the video below

Formed in 2016, 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 reputation for pushing the envelope with their meticulous compositions, Last Hyena prove that sometimes, words aren’t enough.

We couldn’t help but marvel at the amazing musicianship, from Last Hyena , that is on full display on “Make It Sound French” The trio effortlessly weave several intricate melodies that when joined together create a breathtakingly beautiful musical composition.

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Make It Sound French’ follows 2021’s debut album, ‘How Soon is Mars?’ , which received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and emotional depth, 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.”

Music is a beautiful vehicle that is meant to take us on wonderful and beautiful adventures, Last Hyena, are brilliant tour guides, as they deliver a remarkable musical adventure with their latest single , “Make It Sound French”