Hatchling

Although Hatchling is a freshly ripening fruit of art, it features components that are by all means veteran. Founded by Syam Nath, a member of the Trinidadian rock circuit over the last decade and a half. Hathchling is his latest brainchild, sometimes executed with the aid of his long time bandfellows as well as new live members, but the majority of the songs are written, produced and recorded alone.
They are currently recording their debut EP and have several releases and tours in the works. - Spaced Out Magazine

Formed in 2014 from members of the Trinidadian musician, Hatchling have a mission: to “redefine Caribbean music”.

“There are so many stereotypes surrounding Caribbean music”, “our region has a rich musical heritage, and Hatchling is very much about exploring these underrepresented tropical sonic territories.” Their “contemporary, symphonic, explosive songscapes” make sure they aren’t confused with the past or “yesterday’s music.” For example, they’re inspired by Gorillaz, with their “tongue-in-cheek genius” and Radiohead’s “elegant and beautiful” music, never compromised “for the sake of experimentation.”

Their fantastic track ‘16 PIXEL’, which is apparently reminiscent of ‘I Will Survive’ in terms of its themes of heartbreak and recovery also features an intro like a “Disney movie soundtrack (on an old cassette, coming unwound and flung into outerspace)” and a bridge emulating “a DMT experience”. But like Radiohead, they don’t sacrifice quality for experimentation unnecessarily. For example, during its tracking, the sound of the “upstairs neighbour’s water passing through the pipes in the wall” inspired guitar chords which “sound like trickling water”.



The band are currently on their first US tour whilst also finalising their debut album Youtopia, which focuses on themes of “finding happiness in yourself, in solitude, in absence, in isolation.” The album will also feature the track ‘Antonius’, which they are very excited about, as it’s a ‘very synth heavy haunting dance-rock song’ marking their “transition into making electronic music.”

Even before their record is out, they seem to be achieving their goals of continuous evolution and achieving the unexpected, by being authentically unique they’re challenging the preconceptions of music in the Caribbean. “It’s been an incredible experience,” says frontman Syam Nath, “and it’s only the beginning.” - Born Music

"With a mixture of indie, pop and alternative, Hatchling is futuristic sounding dream pop that makes you feel inherently cooler as soon as you start listening to it. While the band may hail from an unlikely source for slick indie music, you can hear the influence of contemporary acts from around the world all blended into their sound. The group is beyond a traditional band, but more of a creative collective, fronted by multi-instrumentalist and producer Syam Nath. This is the type of music that you can be hooked on easily, as you'll hear from the single "16 Pixel" below. - Five to Watch for December