Superheaven are bigger than ever (thanks TikTok), and they continue to play reunion shows, with both festival appearances and headlining shows coming up in the US and UK this spring, but it’s been nearly a decade since they’ve released new music. However, co-vocalist Taylor Madison stays busy putting out new music with his newer band Webbed Wing, and now co-vocalist Jake Clarke (who also drums in Webbed Wing) has his own project, Clever Hour.
Clever Hour is a trio whose lineup is rounded out by Joey Ginaldi (who also currently drums in Knifeplay) and Evan King, and their just-released demo was self-produced, mixed by Jake, mastered by Will Yip, and features art by Joey. Like Webbed Wing, Clever Hour’s apple doesn’t fall too far from Superheaven’s tree, and if you like that band’s timeless blend of grunge, post-hardcore, and shoegaze (which also happens to be very influential right now on the new wave of buzzed-about “grungegaze” bands), I have a feeling you’ll like Clever Hour too.
The 12-minute demo comes with a video featuring studio footage; the whole thing is super cool and you can check it out below.
Meanwhile, Webbed Wing will be opening Movements’ upcoming tour, alongside Tigers Jaw and Paerish.
