SINGLE REVIEW: Hiram Audio Labs - Concrete Cold
Hiram (Sean Jones) is a musician, producer, and the creative force behind Hiram Audio Labs, an independent studio project rooted in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His work fuses Appalachian storytelling with the grit of alternative rock and the edge of experimental production, crafting a sound that is at once raw, authentic, and timeless.
The recent single Concrete Cold spotlights Hiram’s ability to fuse sophistication with raw emotion. Built on a foundation of melancholy acoustic guitar, the track carries shades of ’90s alt-rock grit while maintaining a modern edge. The vocals are delivered with precision and restraint, yet charged with an honesty that cuts deep. Layered over this are soaring guitar solos, supported by a dingy, resonant bassline and driving drums, all combining to evoke a sense of stark, unfiltered coldness.
The song reflects Hiram’s own description of “confronting an unrelenting force and finding the inner strength…” and it delivers on that promise. Concrete Cold builds steadily, each layer intensifying the atmosphere until it lands with cinematic force. It feels less like a song and more like an anthem for resilience. A soundtrack for a warrior standing tall against the storm.
