Tell your friends! BC indie alt-rock band The Hillties are back with a brand new single and video out today on all digital streaming platforms. An introspective and melodic laid-back track, ‘Tell Your Friends’ is about modern culture and how hard it is to connect, which comes through in the animated video featuring the band’s hometown of Nelson, BC.
“‘Tell Your Friends’ is a commentary on modern life,” says lead vocalist Mark Barnard. “In a world where it’s easier than ever to stay distant, this song is about taking a stand for what we want in life and not putting up with subpar relationships. It’s about valuing ourselves and creating the life we truly want.”
Over the past four years, The Hillties have had many notable performances. They received their first Kootenay Music Award in 2018 for “Best Reggae Song”, following it up with a 2nd award in 2019 for “Best Jam Band”. The BC Arts Council invited The Hillties to play Music in The Bay (Blind Bay, BC) in 2019 and the western Canadian summer music festival scene has welcomed the band to such festivals as KAMP Festival (Arrow Lakes, BC), Frog Fest (Rocky Mtn House, AB) and Sasquatch Gathering (Edmonton, AB).
‘Tell Your Friends’ is the 2nd single from The Hillties this year—‘Diablo’ was released in July—and they’re currently working on the follow-up to their debut album Sunshine (2020) with plans to release in 2022.
‘Tell Your Friends’ is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more info, please visit thehillties.com.
