The Secret To Good Living - Vinyle Violet

Description

New York indie rock band Hiding Places will release their debut album, *The Secret to Good Living*, in April 2026 via Keeled Scales. The culmination of years of touring and studio work, this debut album is the first in their discography to be recorded together in a professional studio, rather than individually from home. Hailing from North Carolina and Georgia, the band members are Audrey Keelin (vocals, guitar), Nicholas Byrne (vocals, guitar), Henry Cutting (drums), and Michael Matsikis (bass, production). Together, they have developed an innovative sound tinged with nostalgia: a blend drawing inspiration from Yo La Tengo's collage-like indie rock, The New Year's elegant slowcore, Drive-By Truckers' narrative and rhythmic songs, and The Microphones' analog sound. *The Secret to Good Living* marks their transition from humble beginnings to the big stages they seem destined for. The result of long, confidential late-night sessions, collaborative songwriting workshops in Athens, Georgia, and deep reflection on their unique dynamic, this album marks the culmination of years of remote work. The experience of living together in the same city for the first time strengthened their creative bonds and allowed them to meet other North Carolina musicians based in Athens.