One of the Bay Area’s most overlooked talents is Hod Hulphers, a fantastic songwriter who has kept himself low on the radar but is seriously due some attention. Hod recently released 1/2 Odar, which is available via Sap Moon Records in a “pay how you deem” fashion. I suspect they were doing this before Radiohead decided to, more evidence that the burgeoning underground has its fingers on the pulse more than any of us quite know yet.
It’s shambling, expansive folk rock reminiscent at times of T. Rex — I talk my share of shit on the freak folk movement, but when experimental and far-leaning folk is done well, I know to pay respect where it’s due. I’m posting a couple of tracks to take a listen to here, but you know the drill: head over to Sap Moon and buy 1/2 Odar, which is a solid (if, admittedly, lo-fi) album and proof that Hod is an artist to watch.
Hod Hulphers - See In Red mp3
Hod Hulphers - Reinvite Redeyes mp3
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thanks paul, i appreciate the praise more than you know, however i feel you just boosted me from NO radar to LOW radar. congrats by the way, the wedding bells were warm and loud. hod
Hod rules!
lo-fi artist with a ton of talent.
It’s high time Hod got the recognition he deserves.