Hollie Cook - Happy Hour in Dub (2023) [Hi-Res]

On August 11, 2023, Merge Records will release Happy Hour in Dub, a heavenly set of dub versions to pair with Hollie Cook’s critically acclaimed 2022 album Happy Hour. Her first full dub record since 2012, Happy Hour in Dub was coaxed into being by close listening of the original album’s modern lover’s rock. Cook and Mckone explain:“The reason and inspiration for wanting to make the dub record is because Happy Hour, in its original form, has so many intricate musical details running throughout the songs from the backing vocal and string arrangements to some far more subtle details. And during the mixing process, hearing some of these parts on their own over the drum and bass foundation, we felt there was so much left to explore and expose in the songs and take them to outer space.” At the controls rejoining Hollie in exploring the space is Happy Hour producer Ben Mckone, who takes her soulful creations and stretches them to their sonic limits, with new vocal features by Josh Skints and Kiko Bun. Hollie Cook confirmed for EU tour dates May to September. Hollie Cook listening via Spotify over 540k monthly. Happy Hour in Dub includes guest performance by Jah9, Josh Skints, Kiko Bun and Rosie Turton. Happy Hour in Dub album illustration by Robin Eisenberg. Hollie Cook guest contribution on the Don Letts album (out April), the Ponto de Equilibrio album (out May), Mungo’s Hi-Fi album (out June) and the Gentleman’s Dub Club album (out June).