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The starkly abrasive single “Hair” from PNW trio OGRE is both plodding and groovy, its hypnotic lockstep riff driving straight into sonic landmines of abrasive passages, leaving Grace’s militant vocal stylings unperturbed.
The track’s angular, arty funkiness recalls a noise-rock spin on Devo or Gang of Four. It’s new sonic territory for OGRE and marks Grace’s arrival as a distinct voice within the band.
“Early on, Nils and I were the main vocalists, but turning it over to Grace on this track opens up thrilling new dimensions,” Ace says.
“I’m like the George Harrison of the band, “ Grace jokes.
“Hair” was written just a week before the trio went into the studio—a sweetly silly, scattershot piece penned after Grace finished beauty school, which she’d been attending throughout the making of Bryan.
“It’s about the biological relevance of hair growing on heads and crotches—it kind of came out gross,” she laughs. ““Hair on head… A track focusing on this malleable substance that can change perception. Many have it, most see it, many need it.” Musically, the track also underscores the power of the band’s two-bass attack.
“Grace really set Ace free. He can get experimental with noise while she lays down the foundation,” Nils explains. Here, Grace holds down the pocket, drawing on her love of Motown, dub, and krautrock, while Ace fires off caustic splatters of grit and grime.
OGRE’s new single “Hair” will be released digitally on CorpoRAT Records on March 13th, 2026. The track is from their upcoming full length album, scheduled to release just ahead of summer.
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