New Music: Hopeful Sixteen – Desire

Based in Quebec City, Quebec, alt.rock trio Hopeful Sixteen recently released their Delusion EP. A standout track on a strong EP is the dark rock sounds of Desire. Check it out below.

The trio – Stephanie Auclair (vocals), Ced Chapellz (guitars), and Simon Frederic (drums and vocals) channel a lot of dark rock energy into Desire.  There’s undoubtedly a Gothic and symphonic rock flourish to the song– think Within Temptation or Epica at their best and most imperious. But the band takes the guitar and synths in a more intimate, emotionally resonant direction with the melody and production, which adds to the knockout power of the vocals and the intensity of the lyrics.

Desire and the Delusion EP are out now via DI Records and can also be streamed on Deezer and Apple Music. Be sure to check out Hopeful Sixteen over on Facebook and Instagram to discover more about the band and their music.