#93 Christopher from HEDGE

Hailing from Worcester, MA, Hedge plays pop-punk (no, not that kind) that trades sleek and polished for gritty and raw, taking cues from bands like Hüsker Dü, Superchunk, and The Lemonheads.Their 2024 debut album, Better Days, delivered 11 speedy power-pop songs built on loud, distorted guitars, and irresistibly catchy vocal melodies, quickly earning praise from critics and fans alike.On their upcoming EP, Freeze Frame High Five, Hedge sticks to the golden rule of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” blasting through five originals and a Guided By Voices cover in under ten minutes. Lead single “Hey Dude” is songwriter Christopher Chaisson’s ode to Dinosaur Jr., his favorite band since age eight, reflecting on his lifelong obsession with distortion and melody thanks to a dad who cranked Boston-area college radio at an early age. Freeze Frame High Five captures Hedge at their most immediate and exciting, proving that urgency, volume, and infectiously catchy choruses still beat polish and pretense every time.FFO: The Lemonheads, Superchunk, Dinosaur Jr., Husker DuPurchase Freeze Frame High Five: https://hedgebandma.bandcamp.com/album/freeze-frame-high-fiveHedge Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hedgebandma#youwantitpod #RussAttitude #Eric7 #bad7approved #dcpn #tonor #samsonmicrophones