Band Bio
Brainchild of songwriter and musician Drew Brashear, The Hourglass Effect is a lush musical project in collaboration with multi-instrumentalist Dave Hardman and vocalist Erin Fox-Clough. Released in 2021, the band’s eponymous debut album, The Hourglass Effect is a colorful riot of soulful rock n roll.
Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, the group align Southern roots with rock to create unforgettable feel-good tunes, underpinned by a bluesy soul. Merging diverse influences like Neil Young, Fugazi and Lana Del Rey, together they create intoxicating songs that are emotive, expansive and unapologetically North Carolinian.
Tracks like the soaring But Anyways, brooding Man on the Moon and upbeat Crazy (Feels So Good), showcase Erin’s uplifting, soulful vocals and the band’s masterful way of marrying genres and sounds.
The band have picked up radio play from stations across the USA like Star Intl 99.9 FM, Kiss FM 102.5 and Radio Power 77.7FM. While track But Anyways has gained extensive airplay across Latin America’s top Radio Para Llevar stations.
The Hourglass Effect Story
The Hourglass Effect came about from a serendipitous meeting in a parking lot.
Spotting flame-haired singer Erin clutching a guitar heading to a recording studio, songwriter Drew struck up conversation. It just so happened that Dave was her music teacher at the studio, and together, the three bonded over their shared vision for Drew’s incredible songs.
As soon as Drew heard Erin sing, he began to write with her passionate, arresting voice in mind.
The project itself is the culmination of three distinctly unique artists’ journeys. Drew, Dave and Erin all bring their own individual stories and feelings to The Hourglass Effect.
Collectively, The Hourglass Effect is all about harnessing and elevating local talent. Working as an ensemble with other musicians, dancers, producers and videographers they’ve filmed music videos for many tracks on their album. Capturing the essence and soul of Charlotte, the videos are a joyful celebration of the city.
As the band’s future unfolds, they plan to continue to source and rotate regional talent to expand the Hourglass Effect universe.
