Kennyhoopla goes shoegaze with new track ‘NORTHERN LIGHTS// ‘

Kennyhoopla is getting experimental with the latest track ‘NORTHERN LIGHTS// ‘ which sees the artist go into more a showgaze-y type vibe. Though known for crossing many genres, trying a new one should be no surprise to fans.

Written and co-produced by Kenny alongside Cole Lato, “NORTHERN LIGHTS//” is the first new song from KennyHoopla since summer 2024, which was heavily inspired by Sonic Youth and The Ride. It was originally written for a side project that is more experimental than he is known for, but stays true to the melodies and lyrics that fans love.

Speaking on today’s new release, KennyHoopla shares, “I made this song in my basement with my friend. I think it sounds like that, this song went through a lot of phases but I think it ended up back in its rawest form. I was listening to so much 90’s shoegaze and post rock bands around this time. I think this is probably a tribute to SONIC YOUTH and RIDE for saving my life, which is what I think this song wanted and needed. No shiny shit or production, just a journey. At this point in my life since losing my mom and becoming an independent artist, I’ve somewhat lost a compass. I’ve become so free that I’ve gotten lost which is a blessing and curse, this is what I called ‘outer heaven.’ This song touches on doing what you can with what you have and not taking the path that has already been engraved. We can feel we’re on the right path but in actuality we’re all going toward the same brick wall, some people just happen to have a sunset on their journey to it.”