as the november 18th release date for the debut EP 'hard hard hard' approaches, john harouff AKA dead professional has tossed out another creased-and-ironed bedroom pop gem that somehow combines syrupy southern charm with drain-pipe tight english coolness to whet your appetite for it. this number, which features a soulful call-and-response chorus, is as catchy and memorable as usual, but ends with a cascading guitar solo that is practically psychedelic in the buttoned down world of dead professional opens a window onto more of john's skills as a guitar player and arranger.
pre-order 'hard hard hard' here.