California-based singer-songwriter Pat Hatt proudly releases his self-titled debut EP. To celebrate the release Pat Hatt is unveiling a brand-new video for “I’m Gonna Ride,” a standout track from the release.
Speaking about the video, Hatt shares:
“My fiancé Brianna Wiest and I shot the “I’m Gonna Ride” music video ourselves in Joshua Tree National Park and other nearby locations with friends. The video was edited by Joel DeMartino of Acid Palms Productions.
I have a strong connection to the high desert and it makes a beautiful backdrop… so it made sense to film there. We incorporated shots of myself playing live in the park as well as cruising scenes in an old 60’s van and a cool Harley chopper. I feel like it fits the theme of the entire EP. Excitement. Nature. Travel. Growth. I guess you could consider it a driving record.”
“Drunk on Leaving,” the first single off of Hatt’s upcoming self-titled EP, sets the tone for the new direction of his latest work. After driving-cross country to begin a new chapter of his life on the west coast, Hatt was inspired by the awe and freedom one only finds after leaving everything behind. With a full band behind him, Hatt delves into the rootsy, heartland rock sounds of Petty and Springsteen, while weaving in elements of his youth in punk and indie rock. The record was produced by Alex Newport (City and Colour, Death Cab for Cutie, Bloc Party) at Tiny Creatures Studio in Joshua Tree, CA and mastered by Carl Saff. Hatt also recruited his good friends Andrew Burton and Nick Lowry (both of Super Vehicle) on guitar and drums.
Drawing from a wide range of influences, including everything from hardcore to honky-tonk, singer-songwriter Pat Hatt crafts his own brand of Americana with songs that give listeners a sense of heartfelt humility and grit. The five-song release is chock-full of loud, twangy guitars, a driving rhythm section and honest, heartfelt confessionals. With titles like “Turn The Dial,” “I’m Gonna Ride” and “Whiskey Lens,” the EP explores themes of self- reflection, change and a newfound lust for life… and the road. The second single, “Lyin’ To Yourself,” is a poignant ballad focusing on our inherent ability to get in our own way.
Writing about such topics has helped Hatt get out of his. Hatt spent most of his early adult life playing guitar and touring in bands nationwide. After a ten-year hiatus behind the chair as a professional barber, he made his return to music with 2023’s “High is Gone” and “The Mend.” These stripped down indie-folk songs showcase his knack for intimate storytelling, coupled with an acoustic guitar and a crooning vocal.
With a fresh sound and fervor, this upcoming record defines a new era for Hatt’s career.
