Today, Hajk are streaming their second album ‘Drama’ in full at Earmilk ahead of the UK release on February 15th via Jansen Records.

Earmilk noted the new sounds the band draw upon on ‘Drama’, “showing off a unique texture” they’ve created and praised the individual talents of each member of the band that, ultimately, “align well in their latest evolution as Hajk”.

From prestigious awards like the Norwegian Spellemann prize nominating them for ‘Pop Group of the Year’, to actress Chloe Grace Moretz sharing their first and one of their latest tracks, the band have surpassed expectations to critical and popular acclaim in their short rise since forming in 2016.

‘Drama’ – of the interpersonal kind – that’s what Hajk have turned their focus to. The band burst onto the scene with their self-titled debut album last year, garnering support around the world as well as making a name for themselves in their home country of Norway. Now, the highly anticipated follow-up ‘Drama’ has been announced for February 2019 – a record that both pulls at the heartstrings and urges you to dance away your sorrows. The band have said the sound of ‘Drama’ is deeply influenced by their recent listening history that includes the likes of Childish Gambino, Solange, Anderson.Paak, Mndsgn, and Thundercat.

Hajk’s 2017 debut received praise from the likes of Astrid S, Sigrid and Kimbra, as well as actress and model, Chloë Grace Moretz. International acclaim came in waves from Noisey, Stereogum, The Line of Best Fit, Drowned In Sound, V Magazine, The Independent, Indie Shuffle, and more, noting their idiosyncratic, yet supremely catchy pop tunes, while likening them to everything from Fleetwood Mac and Aztec Camera to Dirty Projectors and Little Dragon.

With their second album, ‘Drama’, a more self-assured band reveals themselves. Sharpened by more studio experience, they have once again produced the record themselves, taking extreme care over every second and minute detail of their work. Blending analogue and digital sounds, switching between programmed arrangements and live takes from the studio, drawing on three lead vocalists and an assortment of guest musicians, Hajk conjured up whatever was necessary to fulfill their creative vision.

The title ‘Drama’ relates to the drama of humanity and a somewhat naïve yearning for love in a world in which love can sometimes seem in scarce supply.

‘Drama’ is due for release on February 15th via Jansen Records.