Daniel Hugh’s debut solo album, Now or Never, is available on limited edition tape cassette featuring the full album on side A, and never before heard Instrumentals on side B.
Now or Never is a 1980s-inspired synth pop/new wave journey through a broad spectrum of human emotions and experiences. From love and loss, to regret and change, strap in for the ride! The Instrumentals, shows the album in a whole new light, featuring alternative versions and collaborations throughout. It places the 80s-inspired instrumentation at the centre of the listening experience and lets the music do the talking.
Released 26 August 2022
Written and performed by Daniel Hugh*
Mixed and mastered by Daniel Hugh
Artwork by Marlon Bonneau
* The Truth co-written by Daniel Hugh and Hideotronic
* In The Night co-written by Daniel Hugh and Emily Zuzik
* Now or Never features Chris Ward (The Saxophone Warrior) on Saxophone
* The Truth (instrumental) co-written by Daniel Hugh, Hideotronic, and features BekiMachine on Flute
* Now or Never (instrumental) features Chris Ward (The Saxophone Warrior) on Saxophone
* Powerless (instrumental) features Alex Vecchietti on guitar
* Into the Darkness (instrumental) features Eden Future on guitar
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It was a hot summer half a lifetime before
Escape felt so close now, now that they'd finished school
He was working at the theme park selling tickets in a booth
She would hang out with her friends there just for something to do
But it came out of nowhere
And it caught them by surprise
It was something unexpected
That forever changed their lives
She caught him staring at her and thought she'd have some fun
She only meant to tease him, didn't mean to fall in love
Like a story from a movie she was out of his league
They tried to fight it, but it was meant to be
But it came out of nowhere
And it caught them by surprise
It was something unexpected
That forever changed their lives
And it came out of nowhere
And it caught them by surprise
It was something unexpected
That forever changed their lives
But the summer came to an end
And they swore they'd find each other again
But then life and time came between them
And then all they had left was the memory
Many years later, careers, marriage and kids,
Half a world apart, they wonder what might have been,
Maybe one day they'll meet again, and see how they ended up,
But they'll never forget that summer they had, the feeling of that first love
And it came out of nowhere
And it caught them by surprise
It was something unexpected
That forever changed their lives
And it came out of nowhere
And it caught them by surprise
It was something unexpected
That forever changed their lives
What can I say? Chaos Mesa is a perfectly dark synth pop masterpiece. Filled with melodies that are catchy as all hell, and stay with you long after the song ends and impeccable keyboard hooks and sound design. A must have for your indie electronic music collection. jonnyfallout
Lush & lovely compositions from this duo that blend dreamy electronics with floating melodies in songs that drift between pop & ambient. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 27, 2021