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Himalayas – release the new single ‘Nothing Higher’

HIMALAYAS have released their brand new song ‘Nothing Higher’ via Nettwerk Music Group.
 
The new song is an expansive rock track playing like a fine pairing of Muse and Death From Above 1979. Wide-reaching pensive vocals explore human connection among the bold riffs and driving rhythm which have been crafted alongside a raft of atmospheric space including creepy extended guitar notes and haunting harmonies.
 
Regarding the single songwriter and lead guitarist Mike Griffiths says, “‘Nothing Higher’ discusses the personal struggle to find meaning against the backdrop of a chaotic and unsympathetic world, however it also offers some respite to this through love and hope.
 
The two distinct parts of the song begin with a sense of uncertainty and chaos which falls away to suggest that something simpler and more hopeful may still be possible through human connection.”

‘Nothing Higher’ follows the release of ‘What If…?’ in October, a punchy rock track which deals with modern day anxieties. The song has gained strong support from Radio 1 with plays across the Rock Show, Indie Show and BBC Introducing, while it is currently on the Kerrang Radio A-List and it rose to No.2 in the Kerrang Magazine Chart who proclaimed, “That’s an arse-shaker right there from Cardiff riffsters HIMALAYAS. Big riff, as well, like Royal Blood in a strutting mood.”
 
Both songs have been produced by Pete Hutchings (Royal Blood, Nothing But Thieves, Skindred) and usher in a new heavier era for the four-piece as guitarist Mike Griffiths explains on their work with Pete, “He totally got it. He knew we wanted to be heavier and more of a rock band. We had a chat with a few producers, and they all went well, but with Pete we were just talking to him for an hour about music, and we all felt like we clicked.”

Looking ahead to next year, HIMALAYAS have just been announced in the first wave of artists for SXSW 2025 in Austin, Texas. Fans can expect more touring news from HIMALAYAS to follow soon.

Photo Credit: Andy Ford 

Ian Mc Donnell

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