NYC gauzy indie rockers Closebye unveil “Two Knocks” from their upcoming album Hammer of My Own, accompanied by a captivating music video. This track underscores the band’s distinct talents, particularly highlighting Margaux Bouchegnies of Margaux.
Songwriter Jonah Paul Smith provides insight into “Two Knocks,” explaining, “The song is about ghosts—or the absence of them. The lyrics stem from a phone conversation with a loved one gripped by the fear of a ghost in their house. Initially, I wanted to reassure them by saying, ‘ghosts aren’t real, you’re safe, it’s all in your head.’ But then I realized that whether or not ghosts exist, the fear remains very real. If these ghosts are all in your head, doesn’t that make them even more terrifying? The psychological horrors we create can be more frightening than any external, amorphous ghost. We can’t escape from ourselves.” Check out “Two Knocks” below and let us know what you think:
Hammer of My Own is set to release on August 23, 2024.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
9/16 – Queens, NY @ TV Eye (album release with Sex Week & Zero Point Energy)
9/24 – Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village (with Robber Robber, Oyeme, & Elijah Berlow)
9/25 – Indianapolis, IN @ State Street Pub (with Robber Robber)
9/26 – Columbus, OH @ Cafe Bourbon St. (with Robber Robber, Neil, & Abel)
10/2 – Dallas, TX @ Club Dada
10/12 – Los Angeles, CA @ Gold Diggers (LA Album Release with Mal Not Bad)