Hovvdy - True Love

We jumped on the Hovvdy bandwagon late. And if someone were to ask us what draws us to their work, the response would undoubtedly include more than a few references to Elliott Smith. From the enchantingly somber chord progressions to the all-too-similar vocal parallels, there are plenty of tunes in Hovvdy’s catalogue that lead us right back to Smith’s. But when it comes to the title track off their new record True Love, the comparisons end there. Characterized by a bright strumming guitar, reverse acoustic textures, and their powerful vocal harmonies, “True Love” is an inherently uplifting tune that testifies to the healing properties of love. With plenty of folk pop gems like this one on one of our favorite records of 2021, we’re excited to see where the evolution of Hovvdy’s sound goes from here.