Hana Piranha Strikes a Chord with the Disenfranchised

I’m going to go out on a limb and say that everyone everywhere will be able to identify with the sentiment of Hana Piranha’s latest single, “I Wanna Leave,” at some point in their lives. It’s a hard-rock anthem with chunky guitars and a driving beat that speaks to the frustration inherent in living in the two-four-seven three-six-five hellscape that is our contemporary world.

Lyrically, the song hits hard, decrying the vapid laughter and empty conversations of the “fine-dining, night-driving masked classes” that keep the rest of us down. Meanwhile, the air is becoming too thick to breathe as it fills with thick, all-encompassing smoke. Worth noting: it’s a smoke without mirrors, which is to say we’re living in a world without reflection, which is also to say a world without thought, contemplation, or even a hint of deliberation.

The strongest—perhaps only—ray of hope in the song appears in the form of spaceship. It’s a great image for anyone who’s ever felt alienated by the world we live in: as life grows increasingly ugly, it’s comforting to think that someone out there is on our side. Or better yet that we’re not really from here, not really part of this whole mess, and are actually only here on a layover that’s gone on a little too long.

Instrumentally, the song delivers. What starts out as a straightforward chugging guitar tune reveals itself over the course of about four-and-a-half minutes to be a wild roller-coast of a ride. The tension builds, the playing stays tight, and by the time the bridge hits, there’s no escaping the swirling, dizzying phantasmagoria the music conjures.

Of course, what really drives “I Wanna Leave” is Piranha’s powerful voice. Sultry in places, gritty in others, her vocals take center stage throughout the proceedings, demanding not only to be heard but for the listener to take note—of her rage, obviously, but also her range. Effortlessly surfing the loud-soft-loud dynamics of the track, Piranha proves she’s equally adept at channeling hip-hop cadences as she is at adopting a snarling punk-rock attitude.

The video for “I Wanna Leave” is fun in a dark way as well. Alternating, between black and white shots of Hana Piranha alone in what appears to be a dimly lit circus tent and subdued color shots of the artist and her band spinning on a not-so-merry go-round while performing their tune, both illustrating and underscoring the general sense of “Stop the world, I want to get off” the song evokes.

If you think the world is a mess, Hana Piranha is here to let you know you’re not alone. Based on “I Wanna Leave,” it’s safe to say that she’s angry, disillusioned, and sick of it all. But if you’re nice to her, she might just take you with her on her spaceship when she leaves it all behind.

“Have you ever felt like you’re just completely out of place in the world? I ‘Wanna Leave is’ about exactly that – an anthem for the misfits and the misanthropes”
Hana Piranha

Hana Piranha’s sound is one that will resonate and connect with many. The band is a great recommendation for fans of Alternative Hard Rock simialr to Nine Inch Nails, Garbage, Placebo, and Smashing Pumpkins. We’re spinning “I Wanna Leave” by Hana Piranha on AMS Radio‘s new releases block of “Indie Anarchy” on Tuesdays (7pm to 9pm Pacific) – tune in to hear this and more top-notch, brand-new releases by Independent Artists. You can also find Hana Piranha’s “Hurt the Ones that You Love” amongst all-time independent favorites of ours on our “All Time Top 10” playlist (streaming on all services).

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About the Label:

Not Saints is the UK’s only record label working with musicians in recovery from addiction. We help our artists to re-discover their creativity and find their way to be active in music, without having to face the dangers presented to them in conventional music scenes.

www.notsaints.co.uk

About the Writer:

At any moment on any given day, you can find Marc Schuster engaging in any number of activities: assembling his weekly radio show, interviewing musicians for his blog, laying down drum tracks for various artists, rehearsing for the next show with Philadelphia-based power-pop band Scoopski (in which he plays bass), recording music for his own wide-ranging projects (solo and otherwise), experimenting with film and animation, or designing album covers and concert posters for fellow musicians. On top of all that, he’s full-time college professor with a healthy catalog of publications to his name, including a book on the Beach Boys’ Holland album and an illustrated children’s book titled “Frankie Lumlit’s Janky Drumkit.” Our beloved host of the Tweetcore Radio Hour here on AMS Radio is one to keep busy. Learn more about him and connect online:

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