With Hanky XX, James Eleganz (formerly of Success) and Goulven Hamel (Philippe Pascal, Santa Cruz, The Celtic Social Club) reinvent country music by blending it with sound effects, samples, and a striking cinematic universe. Their debut album, Under A Western Sky, produced by the ZRP label, is a powerful and unique concept album that explores madness, identity, and reinvention.Between poetic narratives and sonic experimentation, Hanky XX surprises with it’s audacity and originality. The highlight: a completely reinvented cover of Taylor Swift’s cult song “The Last Great American Dynasty,” already tipped as a hit single.With a vinyl and CD release scheduled for 2025, Hanky XX offers an album that will appeal to folk and indie fans alike, as well as those curious to discover new musical experiences.A project at the crossroads of genres, tailored to appeal to a demanding audience… and naturally find it’s place in record stores.

Tracklist:

1. Camilla
2. A Second In Your Eyes
3. Blame The Rain
4. As Soon As The Sun Falls Down
5. Moonlight is A Full Light
6. The Last Great American Dynasty
7. Pearls And Furs
8. Do We Need Holes?
9. The Devil Inside
10. The Flying Dutchman
11. Gone With The Wind

UPC: 3700398737478
Label: Kuroneko
Release Date: 1.30.26
Format: New Vinyl Record