Mary Ann Hawkins is a five-piece surf rock band that mixes cinematic vibe with dangerous rock sound. The gigs, which mainly consist of instrumental songs, have been said to be fast-paced, sweaty and wild. In recent years, in addition to Finland, the band has performed all over Europe and strengthened its position as a new Finnish surf-rock phenomenon. Mary Ann Hawkins has produced several acclaimed short film music videos and two EPs. Svart Records will release the band’s expected full-length album in the spring of 2022.
The music video for the album’s first single, Hawkinsmania, twists in the backyard of garages. Tommi Korpela, Mimosa Willamo, Ville-Pekka Salminen, Ilkka Hildén and Panu Salonen. The production of the video is the band’s own handwriting and the song itself proves that Suomi-surf lives and breathes. Hawkinsmaniavideo has just been released Svart Recordsin YouTubeon the channel.
The video, which exudes timeless Finnish aesthetics, is a cinematic, beautiful story, as is familiar to the band.
-”Hawkinsmania describes the moment you are Tommi Korpela, you have just left your scooter in the repair shop, you have to open a beer and make Mary Ann Hawkins ring. The feeling of being Mimosa Willamo and the next two minutes you can dedicate to yourself and surf rock alone, ”the band says.
The band’s self-titled debut album will be released on May 20, 2022 and is already on pre-sale now. Prior to the release, the band will release three digital singles, the first of which, Hawkinsmania, will be available on the streaming service on Friday, December 17, 2021.
17.12. Mary Ann Hawkins: Hawkinsmania (digital pre-order link)
Mary Ann Hawkins: Mary Ann Hawkins LP/CD (ennakkomyyntilinkki)
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