HEAR ME OUT, an exciting new queer ensemble from Bielefeld, Germany, made a striking entrance onto the music scene in late 2021. During a time of significant change in the music world, they quickly established a unique sound at the crossroads of post-punk and dark indie rock. The band skillfully blends elements from new wave, punk, and alternative music, forging a path that eschews prevailing trends. Fueled by intense passion and raw emotion, Hear Me Out creates music that seamlessly combines vulnerability and strength, captivating listeners with their profound and resonant melodies.
Drawing inspiration from iconic ’80s post-punk groups like The Cure, X, Mission of Burma, and Martha and the Muffins, as well as modern trailblazers such as IDLES, Fontaines D.C., and Interpol, HEAR ME OUT has successfully forged their own unique identity. Their latest EP / mini-album, Permanent Thoughts, signifies a bold, experimental shift while maintaining an irresistible, hook-laden appeal of their previous work. This release masterfully balances melancholy, empowerment, and the occasional spiraling loss of control—a deeply personal exploration in response to both the macro and micro challenges of life.
Permanent Thoughts represents a significant advancement for the band, following two years of intense development in rehearsal spaces and dynamic performances on local stages.
HEAR ME OUT has released a concert video that captures the incredible atmosphere of their live performances and showcases the songs on Permanent Thoughts. Filmed at Die Falken Jugendzentrum Stricker in Bielefeld, Germany, by Leon Schäfer and Pauline Tillmann and edited by Lars Vieth, the video transports viewers straight to the front row, offering an intimate glimpse of the band in action.
The footage showcases the group’s captivating stage presence and their passion for live music. With a backdrop of melodic guitars, analogue synthesizers, and ardent vocals, HEAR ME OUT presents a delightfully intense live show. Unafraid to expose their emotional and vulnerable sides, they vividly embrace the dynamic concert experience, making viewers feel as though they are directly participating in this intense experience.
Watch HEAR ME OUT perform live below:
HEAR ME OUT is a band passionate about music, and the underground music scene, that vehemently opposes all forms of discrimination and strives to amplify the voices of the queer community. Their music is a fusion of post-punk and contemporary sounds that resonate with a younger audience, while also paying homage to the genre’s roots.
Permanent Thoughts is out now on all streaming platforms.
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