I’m kinda crazy about the defunct band Hefner and it’s leader Darren Hayman. Between his band The French, Hefner, his new bluegrass band and his solo projects and his t-shirts and all he’s got about a 100 products for sale on his wbsite. It’s kinda cute. One thing that is not for sale is “Victim Song”, which was left off his recent Caravan Songs ep. The Caravan Songs ep was recorded in his caravan (British term for small camper) with basically Darren on vocals and ukelele.
It’s mostly creepy/crazy lofi stuff but Darren says this song didn’t fit and was left off the cd because “the subject matter was a bit too worthy” for him. The song begins with a tragic sigh or two and only gets more morose from there. It’s the story of a missing girl and the “pure evil that walks among us.” I’ve linked to this song before but I just love it but the videos below are both new. Enjoy.
Bonus videos compatible with iPod (I think)
Video for “Eastbourn Lights” from the new ep Eastbourn Lights.
Video of “Ugly People” from Maida Vale Hefner Live recorded for John Peel