LAST HYENA – last single before EP release
- Posted on 20-09-2025
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Bristol-based instrumental-rock trio Last Hyena unveil third studio EP ‘Suspect Your Elders’ and final single ‘Surfer’
Following the February release of their recent, acclaimed single ‘Make It Sound French’, Bristol-based instrumental-rock trio Last Hyena return with their third studio EP ‘Suspect Your Elders’, out on September 26th 2025.
Since their formation in 2016, Last Hyena has carved a niche with their high-octane performances and meticulous compositions. An electrifying three-piece with a sound as wild and untamed as their name suggests, Last Hyena blend intricate math-rock rhythms, with post-rock soundscapes and powerful riffs, creating a musical experience that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable. With a growing fanbase and a reputation for pushing the envelope, Last Hyena is poised to lead the next wave of instrumental rock, proving that sometimes, words are just not enough.
‘Suspect Your Elders’ follows 2021’s debut album, ‘How Soon Is Mars?’, which received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and emotional depth, taking listeners on a journey through the cosmos of their imagination. The album was celebrated by the likes of Punktastic, Noizze, At The Barrier, Visions and Everything Is Noise and saw the band awarded slots at festivals such as ArcTanGent, Portals and PWER.
Recorded, mixed and mastered with Mark Roberts (Delta Sleep, Black Peaks, Poly-Math, Jamie Lenman) at Devon’s Middle Farm Studios, ‘Suspect Your Elders’ expertly blends elements of math-rock, post-rock and ambient noise, creating intricate rock soundscapes to explore themes of unpredictability, complex emotions, and the dark side of the internet.
Discussing the creation of the EP, drummer Rory says, “We believe this EP is a powerful statement and a vital next step for the band, showcasing our evolution while staying true to the experimental spirit of our genre. We’ve definitely maintained our core math/post-rock identity, whilst venturing into heavier territory. It’s a record we’re incredibly proud of and we’re so excited to see how it connects with listeners.”
Expanding on this, bassist Max explains, “The EP incorporates drop tuning and more aggressive vocals, which is a slight departure from our earlier releases. We’ve spoken about this as a band before and we think the increased intensity is a response to the growing anger and division we see in the world today. The title itself ‘Suspect Your Elders’ acted as a thematic anchor during the writing process, helping us to explore the angst and distrust that defines a lot of contemporary discourse.”
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Ahead of the release of the EP comes its final single ‘Surfer’; using explosive riffs and seductive guitar lines to convey the dark side of time wasted surfing the internet.
Explaining what they hoped to convey with the single, guitarist Josh says, “‘Surfer’ is an analogy for our complex and often overwhelming relationship with social media and the internet in general. While the internet is obviously an extremely powerful and useful tool ‘Surfer’ definitely explores the darker side – the ease with which we can lose ourselves online, hide behind a curated digital persona, or simply waste time.”
“The main inspiration for the song actually came from a time I found one of those Google home-page games, which happened to be based around surfing. I became so engrossed that I completely lost track of time and reality and played for well over an hour, as if I had been pulled into another world or dimension”, adds Rory.
Suspect Your Elders is due for release September 26th and will be available on all major streaming platforms.
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