Desperate Electric & Hard Hugs - End of Summer Beach Party

It's a beach party at Lewis and Clark with Desperate Electric and Hard Hugs! Bring your stylish beach wear, sunglasses, beach balls, water wings, and dance your way into fall!

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Hailing from the mountains of Montana, Desperate Electric is a captivating soul-pop duo that brings vibrant energy and infectious melodies to the forefront of the music scene. Comprising of two electrifying individuals, their name alone evokes a sense of urgency and excitement that resonates with audiences worldwide. With their flashy outfits, magnetic stage presence, and unparalleled live performances, Desperate Electric is a force to be reckoned with.

‘Fusing elements of funk, rock, soul, pop, and R&B, with cosmo-tronic production, they create a musical experience that’s both futuristic and nostalgic. Moving the listener to dance, think, and reflect, they peer into their mirrors’ darkest corners, openly exploring who they are, what they’ve done, who they want to be, and how they need to change, grow, or evolve to get there.’ -Matt Asaro, Blue World Blog

Desperate Electric's discography is a testament to their versatility. Their soulful pop sound is infused with elements of funk, R&B, and disco, resulting in a fusion of timeless melodies and modern production. With catchy hooks, thought-provoking lyrics, and irresistible beats, their music is both uplifting and deeply resonant, serving as a soulful soundtrack for life's triumphs and tribulations.

HI THERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO FOR A RIDE?  ONE EVENING IN 2017, FOUR FRIENDS SHARED A BOOTH AND A ROUND OF DRINKS. THE TOPIC OF CONVERSATION, AS USUAL, REVOLVED AROUND IDEAS CONCERNING MUSICAL DIRECTION AND FORMS OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION.. SOMETHING THAT WAS ALWAYS SWIRLING IN THE AIR BETWEEN MEMBERS OF THE GROUP. EACH OF THEM HAD MET THROUGH SOME FORM OF COLLABORATION, USUALLY AS A SUPPORTIVE CAST MEMBER IN ONE ANOTHER’S PROJECTS. EVERY ONE OF THESE MUSICAL VENTURES HAD VARIED WIDELY IN SCOPE AND SOUND, FROM DIFFERENT FORMS OF SINGER-SONGWRITER EXPLORATION, TO BRASH ROCK AND ROLL, ALL THE WAY TO RETRO-FUTURISTC SYNTHWAVE.  EACH PROJECT BROUGHT WITH IT A NEW FORM OF EXPRESSION, A NEW, LEARNED MUSICAL VOCABULARY.  AND SO ON THAT EVENING OUT, A PLAN FORMED.  FROM THE CULMINATION OF ALL THESE ACQUIRED MUSICAL LANGUAGES, THEY WOULD MAKE SOMETHING NEW.  SOMETHING THAT CAPITALIZED ON THEIR PREVIOUS COLLABORATIONS BUT ALSO INVITED THE LISTENER TO PARTICIPATE IN A WAY THAT FELT NEW AND EXCITING.  ENTER HARD HUGS, A SYNTH-HEAVY, PUNK-ROCK-DISCO OUFIT FORMED IN HELENA, MONTANA.  WITH A FOCUS ON AGGRESSIVE GROOVE AND ELECTRONIC TEXTURES, HH AIMS TO CREATE AN EXPERIENCE THAT MAKES YOU WANT TO MOVE.