Hinds, a Spanish rock duo, is back with an electrifying little bonus treat: “Bats,” a song that soars on their signature strain of carefree energy and genre-bending charm.
A seamless blend of English and Spanish, “Bats” continues that duo’s run of impossibly fantastic anthems not only throughout an album but also standalone highlights like the Beck-assisted “Boom Boom Back” and the dreamy “Stranger,” with Fontaines D.C.’s Grian Chatten. Hinds double down on their playful lyricism and infectious rhythms, serving up a song that is a trap on record, part frenzied, part fun, but all infectious and magnetic.
Right from the outset, “Bats” sucks you into a cyclone of groovy basslines, punchy percussion, and the duo’s effortlessly cool vocal interplay. The bilingual lyrics skate between cheeky storytelling and raw emotion, showing yet again Hinds fashion moments. Whether you’re belting along in Spanish, in English, or just vibing to the beat, “Bats” is a party starter, mood-lifter, and an instantly stick-in-the-brain earworm.
So, with Viva Hinds already establishing themselves as indie rock’s pickiest party guests, “Bats” is the cherry on top, an adrenaline-spewing encore extension to keep the good times rolling. Hinds are showing, yet again, that their sound knows no borders, only good times.