New Graham Hunt Single "Been There Done That"

Timeless World Forever out 6/13

Wisconsin-based songwriter, Graham Hunt, recently announced his fourth full-length, Timeless World Forever, due out June 13th, and today he's back with another fantastic new single, "Been There Done That." 

Timeless World Forever finds Hunt at his absolute best, showcasing his ability to synthesize guitar pop chops with a layered approach to production and a sly lyrical eye. His collage-like style seems effortless, but it takes an incredible amount of craft to make slacker playfulness and heartland earnestness work under the same roof. Where previous singles "East Side Screamer" and "I Just Need Enough" (which earned attention from the likes of Stereogum, BrooklynVegan, and more) showcased Hunt's incredible knack for hooks, "Been There Done That" leans into his chameleonic ability to harness wildly different sounds and styles into something distinctly his own. The song's simmering mood and homespun production sound like some kind of long lost '90s r&b hit filtered through the mind of a midwestern punk. 

Hunt discussed the new song, saying: "I had covid when I wrote this song. I tuned every string on my guitar to a random pitch and put my fingers in different places until it sounded good. I didn’t write down how to play it so I had to do my best to translate what I was doing in my voice memo demo to my normal tuning when I got around to recording the song for real. Initially shelved it in its original form as an Elliott smith style sad acoustic song, it got wheels when I had my friend Stu Manley lay down some funky drums. The lyrics add up to something very specific to me that I’m not interested in sharing. I think it’s cool that they will probably mean something completely different to someone else."

For years Hunt has been a staple of the Midwest indie rock world, leading Midnight Reruns and performing with artists like Mike Krol and Disq. In 2019 he released his first solo record and has been on a tear ever since, steadily creating album after album of songs that are as catchy as they are quirky. Timeless World Forever completes a sonic and thematic trilogy that began with 2022's If You Knew Would You Believe It? and 2023's Try Not To Laugh. The record feels like the culmination of his intricate-yet-infectious songwriting and recording style, and delves further into Hunt's surreal version of Madison and its cast of characters.

Upcoming Shows:
06/27 Madison, Wi @ Atwood Music Hall
10/08 Phoenix AZ Rebel Lounge
10/09 Pioneertown CA Pappy & Harriet’s *
10/11 Los Angeles CA Regent Theatre ^
10/12 San Francisco CA The Independent ^
10/14 Portland OR Mississippi Studios ^
10/15 Seattle WA Tractor Tavern ^

* w/ Superchunk, Narrow Head
^ w/ Narrow Head, Rival Schools