“Reckless” reminds me of my time spent in Topanga Canyon. What a glorious time that was and it’s perfect if you’re into a certain frame of mind!
Arthur Ahbez returns with a combustible new single “Reckless”. It’s Arthur’s debut release from his upcoming third album, Arthur Ahbez & The Flaming Ahbez. Bolstered by gritty vocals and raucous electric guitar, Arthur hits a new chord in his ability to parry his softer acoustic side with a Dr Jekyll-like moment, making a crook eye face in his lyrics about the absurdity of teenage alcoholism and Hollywood factory farm shootings. Don’t delay, grab a six pack of beer and chug to the rock and roll destitute Arthur Ahbez today!
ARTHUR AHBEZ BIO:
Combine a New Zealand-born songwriter with a goulash of 1960s music inspirations and a marijuana cigarette, slow-roast, and then compost him since 1987. The result? Distinctly tangible, folk-laden rock and roll.
In 2013, Arthur released his debut self-recorded and self-produced album Gold. A cozy mix of soft firelight folk and psychedelia, Gold quickly gained a tight-knit following of fans from all over the world. Singles “Walk On” and “The Fundamentals” rocketed their way up local radio charts and were soon after licensed for American television.
2017 saw the release of his second self-recorded effort, Volume II. Part concept album and part follow-up to Gold, Volume II‘s songs exhibited Arthur’s growth as a songwriter and his increasing mastery of a unique lo-fi sonic vision. Side A’s “Painters Portrait” explored his British folk influences, while Side B reveled in his love of 60s rock and roll.
Vacillating between playful tongue-in-cheek remarks and universal truths, Arthur’s songs are grown from the soil of his personal philosophy. Love, existential angst, joy, and trepidation interact behind a canvas of reverb and piercing electric guitar.
In mid-2019, Arthur began work with his band The Flaming Ahbez alongside engineer Joseph Faris at his studio in Auckland, New Zealand. This departure from home DIY recording marked a turning point in Arthur’s search for more sounds, more volume, and more energy. The new record soars to dizzying heights in the Ahbez realm and maximizes Arthur’s uncanny ability to churn out distinct and vibrant songs. Arthur Ahbez & The Flaming Ahbez releases November 2024!
