Bursting onto the European scene with their debut Panorama EP in 2022, French instrumental quintet Hanry quickly established themselves as something altogether different; fusing soaring post-rock with acoustic warmth and the fragile intimacy of ambient electronica. Now signed to Pelagic Records, and already moving with the assurance of a band far beyond its years, Hanry stands at the confluence of atmosphere and impact, restraint and eruption, and proud to announce What Came From Silence, their first full-length album, and one that captures the band at a decisive moment in their evolution.
Writing about first single ‘Aurora’, premiered here today on Echoes and Dust, the band say:
Aurora is our first single and the spark that ignited the band’s story. Originally composed around ten years ago by Anthony Leliard at the inception of the project, the track was later reshaped and arranged collectively for our debut album, What Came From Silence. Dark and tense, Aurora moves through contrasting periods, from heavy, shadowed moments to brighter, more radiant passages, inviting the listener to experience the range of emotions that once inhabited that time in our lives. The piece builds and recedes in hypnotic waves before culminating in a massive, liberating explosion that carries the listener toward new horizons.
With their first LP on the way this May, we thought it was a good time to find out what makes Hanry tick. So we asked the Rennes-agade post-rockers to share three albums that have heavily influenced their music and the making of What Came From Silence.
Explosions In The Sky – End
Explosions in the Sky is probably the band we feel closest to musically. They represent the starting point for many of the things we love about post-rock: the emotional build-ups, the cinematic soundscapes, and the ability to tell a story without words. With End, they prove they can still deliver true masterclasses, and this record definitely influenced the way we approached dynamics and intensity in our own compositions.
Boards of Canada – The Campfire Headphase
This album is a major reference for us when it comes to textures and atmosphere. We’re fascinated by Boards of Canada’s very organic, analogue approach, which gives their music a unique warmth and depth. It’s a methodology that inspires us a lot in the way we build our ambiences and sonic layers. The Campfire Headphase is a record that transports us every time we listen to it, and that’s exactly the kind of sonic journey we hope to create for our listeners.
Massive Attack – Mezzanine
Trip-hop was an influence we really wanted to bring into this album. Since we’re all big fans of Massive Attack, Mezzanine naturally became a key reference for us. Its blend of electronic textures, dark atmospheres, and almost pop-like structures has been a huge inspiration. That balance between sonic experimentation and melodic impact is exactly the approach we tried to develop on our record.
