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HUNGRY GHOSTS EMERGE WITH SECOND EP
BRINGING FRESH SOUNDS TO THRIVING HONG KONG MUSIC SCENE

2012 release marks homegrown band’s coming of age

On Saturday, 4th February 2012, Hong Kong-bred indie-rock outfit Hungry Ghosts will launch its second EP from Backstage Live, marking the group’s long-held ambitions to evolve its rhythmic, post-rock, original music.

Together for five years, Hungry Ghosts have been a long-time fixture on Hong Kong’s indie rock scene, having opened for international acts including Saosin (USA), Lymbyc Systym (USA), Da Bang (Beijing) and Caspian (USA), in addition to supporting regular shows alongside fellow independent bands at music hubs The Fringe Club, Hidden Agenda, Hang Out, Grappas and The Wanch.

The EP will feature five songs including Ghosts classics like You and Me, This Noise, rock songs like Survival and Modus Vivendi and the group’s indie-pop single, Journey is Destination. Recorded at Redroom Studios, mixed and mastered in the Netherlands the justified anticipation has definitely been worth it.

EP2 Launch Details
Date: 4th February 2012
Venue: Backstage Live, 1/F Somptauax Central, 52-54 Wellington St, Central
Lineup: Modern Children, Corey Tam and the One Horse Band, More Reverb, Hungry Ghosts
Door sales only  : HKD$150 incl 1 drink + 1 EP

Comprised of Luke Chow (vocals/guitar), Paul Lam (guitar/keyboard/vocals), Tiffany Jade Laue (bass/vocals) and Mike Jack (drums), the Ghosts original songwriting is powered by the group’s diverse range of musical and cultural backgrounds, sharing a common Hong Kong voice.

“When Hungry Ghosts first came together in 2007, we began with a young, fun-filled passion and desire to be a part of the shaping of Hong Kong’s indie music scene,” explains Ghosts member, Paul Lam.  “We think our fans will find that same energetic spirit on this second EP, yet combined with a crafted technical approach to songwriting.”

The 4th February launch event at Backstage Live will be supported by fellow indie rock groups Corey Tam and the One Horse Band, More Reverb and Modern Children.  The Hungry Ghosts will headline the event with music from their EP as well as never before heard original numbers.

About Hungry Ghosts
Founded in Hong Kong 2007, Hungry Ghosts represents a four-piece indie-rock band made up of Luke Chow (Vocals/Guitar), Paul Lam (Guitar/Keyboard/Vocals), Tiffany Jade Laue (Bass/Vocals) and Mike Jack (Drums/Bearded Bad Assery).  The group’s work draws its groove-based, guitar driven melodic style from a range of influences, including Broken Social Scene, Death Cab for Cutie and Jimmy Eat World.

The Hong Kong bred group has previously released one EP, and was heralded by HK Magazine in 2009 for its ‘painstaking commitment to writing finely crafted emo songs.”

Ep Teaser http://soundcloud.com/hungryghostshk/hungry-ghosts-ep-teaser

Website: www.hungryghostsmusic.com
Facebook Fan Page: www.facebook.com/hungryghosts852

Supporting Bands
Corey Tam and the One Horse Band www.facebook.com/coreytammusic
Modern Children www.modernchildren.net
More Reverb www.facebook.com/morereverb