Little Hag, the bold and unapologetic “bitch rockers” from Asbury Park, are thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated album, Now That’s What I Call Little Hag, out now on Bar/None Records. The album follows acclaimed singles “Suck Out The Pain,” “You Blew It!” and “The Machine” which garnered attention from notable outlets.
Now That’s What I Call Little Hag showcases the expansive songwriting talents of Avery Mandeville, featuring collaborations with eight different producers and studios. The album delivers a diverse array of sounds, from punk rock anthems to deep disco grooves, torch songs, and folk ballads. Mandeville’s lyrical exploration spans a wide range of themes: a critique of capitalism in “1000 Birds,” reflections on past relationships in “Would It Kill You?” and “You Blew It!,” and self-examination in tracks like “God I’m So Annoying” and “HHSTTHN.” The album also features poignant and audacious tracks such as “All 3” and “Oops!,” which explore the contrast between public and private selves, while “Suck Out The Pain” imagines the removal of heartache. Highlights include “King Cake,” a heartfelt sapphic love song, and “The Machine,” a tribute to Mandeville’s vibrator and a metaphor for the evolving AI landscape.
Little Hag, formed in 2016 in the suburbs of Central Jersey by Mandeville, guitarist Matt Fernicola, and drummer Owen Flanagan, has since been joined by bassist Mitchell Warren-Devlin and keyboardist/vocalist Cara Introcaso. Mandeville and Fernicola came up through the local open mic scene, eventually hosting their own at the legendary Inkwell Coffeehouse in West Long Branch, where they honed their craft and worked on what would become Avery’s debut solo album.
For Now That’s What I Call Little Hag, Mandeville took time to clear her head after a breakup, traveling to Durham, N.C., to write a song every day for a month before moving to South Philly. The album was recorded with engineer Mark Watter (Alex G, Liz Delise) at Headroom Studios and Erik Kase Romero (The Front Bottoms). Little Hag bites down hard on your brain and doesn’t let go, with infectious live energy, unabashed audacity, and a penchant for the uncomfortable and taboo.
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