The Hollyhocks

What They Are Saying:

• KQED 88.5 FM radio reporter Cy Musiker interviews The Hollyhocks for a 5:30 drive time news feature.
"The Hollyhocks are an independent band from Oakland with a new CD and a distinctive sound: a pinch of optimism, they say, and a dash of darkness."

• Bill Kopp, blogger extraordinaire for Musoscribe, loves Understories and the cover of "Photograph."
"It’s easily among the most inspired cover versions – by anyone, ever – I’ve heard in my life so far."

• Music Mag BLURT says....
"The Hollyhocks make a luminous, pristine sort of pop, last spotted in the dreamy days of the Sundays...."

• Dusty Wright (former editor-in-chief of Creem) names "Before Your Birthday" one of his favorite rock singles for spring.
"If you're a fan of The New Pornographers, then you'll dig the debut from this Bay-area quartet."

• Oakland Magazine's Derk Richardson notes...
"From a basic lineup of two electric guitars melodically entwining over bass and drums, all in support of female lead and harmony vocals that are both earthily grounded and ethereally gauzy, the Hollyhocks parlay various conventions of indie rock into an appealing sound that deepens with every listen."

 All photos courtesy of Tim Porter. Please credit when credit is due. Thank you!