SINGLE REVIEW: Noiseheads - Hey
When Noiseheads referenced Turnstile and Joyce Manor in their press release, the comparison wasn’t just for show—it was a statement of intent. And with 'Hey', they deliver in full. The multifaceted hardcore energy of Turnstile is woven through every moment—loud, eruptive, gritty, guitar-led, pulling in that part-sung, part-bellowed intensity. At the same time, Joyce Manor’s introspective, emotional weight bleeds through the cracks, making space for a vulnerability that never undermines the track’s urgency.
Everything hits with precision. The drums are heavy, relentless in their push. The guitars shimmer, stretching between fuzz and clarity, giving the song texture that refuses to stay static. Beneath it all, a thick, resilient bassline anchors the chaos, steady but never passive. And then there are the vocals—powerful, raw, delivering every ounce of emotion with conviction. It’s weighty but never crushing, intense without losing its clarity.
Lyrically and sonically, 'Hey' embodies the dissonance between contentment and ambition—the feeling of knowing you should be happy, but still sensing something missing. It’s delivered like a fireball to the brain, an electric shock to the soul, while never losing sight of its emotional vulnerability. The tension and longing are palpable, mirroring that restless limbo between knowing and feeling, between existing and truly being.
The track crashes and weaves, seamlessly blending hardcore tendencies, emo’s cathartic release, and alt-rock’s stadium-ready confidence. Noiseheads have absolutely nailed it—an anthemic, urgent, emotionally charged, unapologetically honest banger that sticks with you long after it ends. I’m excited to hear more!
