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Hills grace us with yet another jam-worthy single from their album Satellite. “Push It” is a roaring composition, featuring layers of brass, ethereal synths, fuzz guitars, and a thundering bass line. Known for their conglomerate of sound, this single highlights the alt-rock side of Hills, while still holding true to frontman Aaron Zachary’s folksy twang. Citing influence in music icons from Jonny Cash to George Martin and the Beatles, Hills lie somewhere on the spectrum between alternative, country, rock, and folk, tying in the best of each genre for a whirlwind of sound and a striking story. Dig in to “Push It” below, and while you’re at it stream Satellite in its entirety here. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/328925160″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

In a whirlwind of ambient instrumentation and ethereal vocal harmonies, Austin’s folk-rock solo project Hills sings the modern western blues in his single “Desert Driver.” Hills’ Aaron Zachary takes influence from a variety of sources, including country, rock, folk, and the occasional sludge metal. The song hones in on the sharp lyricism and emphasis on storytelling that is so often associated with folk, while spicing things up with subdued synths and a bone-rattling guitar solo. Affectionately referred to as “bootgaze” the music of Hills draws up a unique concoction of alternative and folk, resulting in some dreamy desert pop. Take the genre for a spin with “Desert Driver” below, and keep your eyes peeled for a debut album, out this May. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/312413960″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]