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a couple of forthcoming Lupo Cittá shows in Easthampton and Brooklyn

The Hobknobs - "Dictionary" from 'Helmets Off', out June 26

Another sweet, wistful wobble out of The Hobknobs today. The band brings together Lewsberg’s Arie van Vilet with Yaël Dekker of The Klittens. A lighter touch than either of their anchors, The Hobknobs creeps into view on ringing guitars and the soft tangle of the duo’s vocals. The songs revel in ambience and space, exemplified nicely by new single “Dictionary.” The song stretches within the confines of its space. It reclines through the halls of post-punk and pop with a slinking satisfaction. The cut originally cropped up on a comp for A Colourful Storm over the winter, but this version expands the earlier version with a bittersweet twist. The band’s upcoming debut, Helmets Off, is out June 26th from 12XU

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The Hobknobs - "Dictionary" from 'Helmets Off', out June 26 preorder : https://thehobknobs12xu.bandcamp.com/album/helmets-off

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You-On (Jim White and Masami Tomihisa) make their NYC debut June 6 at Perelman Arts Center

the delayed ‘New Side’ LP is out June 12

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Water Damage

Breakaway Records,

05/26/26

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Blank Hellscape

Hotel Vegas 05/17/26

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The Gotobeds

Spirit Hall 05/08/26

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daggerzine

The Hobknobs- "Easier Listening" single (12XU)

It was a sad day when those of us who were fans of the Dutch band Lewsberg heard they'd called it a day. However, out of bad comes good, and Arie Van Vliet from the Lewsberg formed a new band with Klittens' Yael Dekker, and voila! The Hobknobs were formed!

I enjoyed their Gather No Moss release from last year, and now they have a forthcoming LP on the 12XU label out in late June. 16 songs, so they'll be giving us a nice dollop of music.

This first single is fantastic. The sound isn't totally unlike that of their previous bands; in other words, real low-key rock/pop music bent on minimalism and excellent songwriting. Think of Jonathan Richman fronting his heroes, the Velvet Underground, and you'll be in the (very big) ballpark.

Dance, tap your foot, or just stand there. The Hobknobs don't care; they just want you listening.

www.thehobknobs.bandcamp.com

www.12xurecs.bandcamp.com