New EP: Homme – ‘Homme’

Homme have unleashed their self-titled debut and made it available for streaming via Foxhall Records (officially releasing on November 13). The duo of Macie Stewart and Sima Cunningham come together for a stunning experimental project that was produced, engineered, and mixed by Dorian Gehring and mastered by Neil Strauch.

Perhaps the most interesting part about this group is how they created the whole project on their own. All instruments on the EP are performed by Sima and Macie, with the exception of track 5 on which Jeff Parker plays lead guitar. Additionally, they each wrote a half of the project: MS writing tracks 1, 3, 6 and SC writing 2, 4, 5.

Personal favorites include the St. Vincent-esque “Fingerprints” and the awesomely chaotic “Furniture.” Hear the project below.[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/155371688″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /]

Homme’s Macie Stewart opened up about the project and say:

We wanted an environment where we could experiment with instrumentation and songwriting and not feel like we had to make it fit any one thing in particular… It’s very honest and in-the-moment music.

To celebrate their official launch, the duo will play two release shows: one in Los Angeles at The Lost Room on Sunday, November 15th, followed by a hometown show at The Hideout onTuesday, November 17th. Additional tour dates in January TBA.

Homme EP cover art

Additionally, Homme has partnered with leading fan-site WelcomeToTwinPeaks.com to premiere their live re-imagining of “Rockin’ Back Inside My Heart” from the soundtrack ofDavid Lynch’s TV cult classic Twin Peaks.  Originated by Julee Cruise with music by Angelo Badalamenti and lyrics penned by Lynch himself, today marks the song’s 25th anniversary. The slow-burning dream-pop ballad flourishes in Homme’s capable hands, imbued with a gritty, off-kilter twang, and lush harmony-laden vocals.  Anchored by its spaced out arrangement and sing-song motif, the duo honors the eerily enchanting feel of the original recording, while incorporating their own distinct aesthetic. Directed and edited by Cameron Crosson, the visual seamlessly matches the song’s unsettling, mesmeric vibe:

(Premiered on Consequence of Sound)