HaydenGoSeek releases sunny heartfelt tribute to a mate in debut single, 'Never Forget'
Following a deeply creative period in lockdown, Cheap Fakes frontman Hayden Andrews has emerged with a new single, ‘Never Forget’ from his exquisite solo project HaydenGoSeek.
‘Never Forget’ has Hayden’s instantly recognisable smooth vocal, but instead of the insanely high energy that is known from his work with Cheap Fakes, ‘Never Forget’ goes in to full island reggae mode. Everything feels cushioned, from the soft key bubbles and Hammond tones, to the rounded guitar tones, warm bass, and drums that sit perfectly in that pocket. Despite its sunny appeal, the song is bittersweet yet celebratory thanks to Hayden’s clever storytelling ability.
Sweetly sad and deeply moving, the most touching aspect of the song is the story that inspired it. Hayden’s good friend Batchy was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2021 and advised that he had only 6 months to live.
Batchy decided to host a living wake for himself. He funded a weekend to remember at a beautiful resort in Port Douglas with 43 of his best mates, including Hayden. He treated everyone to an incredible array of delicious food and unlimited alcohol for three glorious days.
It was an unforgettable weekend which paid a fitting tribute to his life. Each guest received a stubby cooler printed with Batchy’s mantra for living:
Live each day to the most
Dance like no-one is watching
Hold your loved ones close
Never be afraid to speak your mind
Batchy loves you
After the weekend, Batchy asked Hayden to write a song about the experience, and ‘Never Forget’ was born. Recorded with Scotty French at Love St Studios, it’s instilled with the painful nostalgia of losing a friend yet laced with hope and encouragement to live a life of meaning.
One of the most exciting and widely loved frontmen in Australian roots music, Hayden is a genre-hopping, multi-instrumentalist with a string of highly praised releases, international tours and festival shows under his belt.
HaydenGoSeek is an intriguing blend of sun soaked pop and deep Americana sounds blended with the signature reggae flavours that he is renowned for.
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