Watch: Horsegirl – ‘Switch Over’

Horsegirl — the New York-via-Chicago trio of best friends Nora Cheng, Penelope Lowenstein, and Gigi Reece — unveil the new single/video, ‘Switch Over,’ from their upcoming second album, Phonetics On and On, out February 14th. ‘Switch Over’ feels almost motorik in its pulse as the track dances back and forth between Cheng and Lowenstein’s swapping vocals.

The ‘Switch Over’ video was directed by Guy Kozak, who came to the band with the idea of switching on / off and doubling concepts. Uncanny in its concept, the video explores the concept of “band-watching-band,” with layered shots of the trio watching themselves perform in the same room.

Produced by Cate Le Bon and recorded at The Loft in Chicago, Horsegirl’s original and sonic home, Phonetics On and On is an exploration of the lines between pop, minimalism, and playful experimentation. The group expands into new, bright, clear, sonic territories, with new tools utilised to bring this world to life as violins, synths, and gamelan tiles are all woven into the record.

The band’s background in DIY culture and collaboration is tangible throughout, as Horsegirl present 11 songs experimenting with space and texture, all while maintaining a pop song at the core. These are songs to dance to.

Horsegirl is a band of best friends; being around them you can see that love in their eyes and it is always a joyous thing to witness. It’s a love that is ever-present in Phonetics On and On as tenderness reverberates back and forth across the recording. It’s hard to imagine these songs being written by anyone but these three. Horsegirl writes with an unanticipated honesty, leading us through scenes of girlhood and youth. These are the moments of their lives.

Stream / download ‘Switch Over’ here.
Pre-order / pre-Save Phonetics On and On here.

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