Austin-based NETHER HOUR Announce New Single "Long As I Ain't Alone" – Out Friday, Nov 1
NETHER HOUR
— A TRIO OF UNAPOLOGETIC REBELS —
ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE
“LONG AS I AIN’T ALONE”
SET FOR RELEASE ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1
DEBUT NASHVILLE PERFORMANCE
AT DEE’S COUNTRY COCKTAIL LOUNGE
ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
Above: Nether Hour; Credit: Tyler Stubblefel
“We don’t play country music, but we’re good ole boys from the country.”
NASHVILLE, TN (October 2, 2024) — Down in the heart of Austin, TX, where the music runs thicker than the heat, there’s a band called Nether Hour that’s been shaking up the scene. They’ve turned every dive bar and backroad juke joint into a full-blown musical revival, even capturing the attention of Joe Rogan, who praised them, saying, “These guys are great. They’re legit and putting in the work to make some really good music. I think people should check them out.”
Today, they unveiled that their new single “Long As I Ain’t Alone” will be released on Friday, November 1. Nether Hour is a trio of unapologetic rebels, each one a powerhouse of sonic defiance. Bobby Flaco delivers gritty vocals and razor-sharp guitar riffs, while Bishop unleashes searing lead guitar and mandolin work, with Bercy laying down bass lines that slam right into your gut. Their a relentless sonic melting pot, fusing the swampy grooves of Louisiana with Texas-sized doses of funk, blues, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll.
Talking about the forthcoming track, Bercy explains, “‘Long As I Ain’t Alone’ is a song about those nights when you don’t want to fall asleep alone, so you make sure someone is lying next to you, regardless of who that is.” Bishop continues, “Me and Bobby super intentionally wrap the guitars in and out of each other by putting accents in opposing places to give it a push/pull effect. Tonally, I wanted to give warmth and comforting feelings throughout the song.” Bobby concludes, “‘Long As I Ain’t Alone’ came about when we were sitting down writing one day, and ‘simple, but effective’ became our focus.”
Above: “Long As I Ain’t Alone” Single Artwork
Imagine a hell-bent voyage into the dizzying depths of musical madness, blending Little Dragon’s anarchic funk, the unfiltered ferocity of the Rolling Stones, and D’Angelo’s sultry haze. Add Wayne Toups’ bayou insanity, Freddy Fender’s outlaw twang, Santana’s trippy rock, and the polished harmonies of the Eagles and Crosby, Stills & Nash. Sprinkle in AC/DC’s thunderous riffs, Thin Lizzy’s swagger, and Jungle’s groove-driven mayhem, and you’ve got Nether Hour.
Before they evolved into the three-headed beast known as Nether Hour, Bercy and Bishop were stirring up trouble in a band called Swamp Brew, while Bobby was raising hell in his own outfit. It was only a matter of time that these wild spirits would collide, and when they did, the real madness began. With a cosmic twist of fate involving JaRon Marshall of the Black Pumas and 2018’s SXSW, Bobby, Bishop and Bercy, have been carving out a niche in Austin’s music scene, including a stint as the Kill Tony after-party band for over a year.
Each album or track delivers something distinct yet is tied together by the band’s evident creative flair. This eclectic journey through soundscapes reflects their adventurous spirit and commitment to pushing creative boundaries. Each phase of their career has added new layers to their musical identity, culminating in a band that defies easy categorization but consistently delivers music that’s both innovative and sonically refreshing. Their last LP, SUNSHINE, which dropped on June 13, radiates that unmistakable sound throughout.
Their multi-instrumental prowess is a wild spectacle, a sonic free-for-all as they swap roles with the reckless abandon of outlaws in a barroom brawl. They blast through raw blues, smash into rock, and slither into silky R&B. As the band begins to garner some well-deserved recognition, they’re pushing their tenacious sound beyond Austin’s borders and taking it across state lines. For the remainder of 2024 and throughout 2025, they’re crashing into new territories like Colorado and the Southeast, and even making waves on the Fraternity circuit.