Hovvdy, the Austin indie duo of Will Taylor and Corey Drabkin, announced their new album "Big World" alongside a fall tour. The band released a home-recorded video for the single "Try Try Try," shot in their own space to maintain the intimate aesthetic that defines their work.
The album follows their previous releases and continues Hovvdy's approach of stripped-down, bedroom pop sensibilities. Taylor and Drabkin have built a devoted following through their lo-fi production style and emotionally direct songwriting. Their DIY ethos extends to visual presentation, as evidenced by the "Try Try Try" video's homemade quality.
The fall tour will bring Hovvdy to venues across North America, bringing their understated live show to fans beyond their Austin base. The band represents a strain of contemporary indie music that rejects polish in favor of authenticity. Their recording methods and touring practices align with an underground aesthetic that has gained mainstream attention in recent years.
Hovvdy's approach mirrors broader trends in indie music, where artists like Soccer Mommy and Snail Mail have achieved critical recognition without abandoning their bedroom-recording roots. The announcement of "Big World" positions the duo within a lineage of contemporary songwriters who value emotional clarity over technical production.