From Press Release –
HAPPIE (aka Happie Hoffman), the Indie-Pop artist celebrated for her compelling narratives and emotive performances, has just released her poignant new single “Shooting Star“, a heartfelt tribute to her father ahead of Father’s Day. The track builds on the success of her celebrated performances at AUSTIN CITY LIMITS and her debut EP Heartbreak Season which garnered rave reviews and a performance on GRAMMY.com.
“Each project represents a chapter of my life, and “Shooting Star” is perhaps the most tender yet,” HAPPIE shares. “It embodies the lessons of love and wisdom imparted by my father, who always reminds me before a performance to ‘show them your heart.’ This track and the entire EP are my way of doing just that, sharing may heart through music.”
Described as a stunning debut and a revelation, HAPPIE’S earlier work set the stage for her ongoing musical evolution. With “Shooting Star”, she delves into the deep personal connection with her father, who has been a monumental figure in her life and music. Raised in Memphis and having played a significant role as the cantor in one of the U.S. largest Reform Jewish congregations, HAPPIE’S unique musical expression blends her rich heritage with universal themes of love and identity.
The upcoming single is a heartfelt tribute to her father’s lasting impact and introduces her new EP, slated for release this summer. The EP, a showcase of HAPPIE’S growth and reinvention, features tracks that explore the complex facets of love-from the tender father-daughter bond in “Shooting Star” to the depths of romantic love and the nuances of emotional closeness in songs like “Close“. Happie’s sound, often compared to artists like Maggie Rogers and Lana Del Rey, combines organic instrumentation with sleek electro-ambience to create a soundtrack for the soul.
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HAPPIE’S journey in music has been marked by a profound ability to connect deeply with her audience through her compelling narratives and emotive performances. From her start in the indie folk duo Eric & Happie, known for their modern takes on traditional Jewish music and love songs that resonated globally, to her evolution as a solo artist blending organic instrumentation with electro-ambience, HAPPIE’S work has consistently been about forging genuine emotional connections. Her previous EP, Heartbreak Season, was a declaration of independence and exploration of personal and romantic relationships, themes that she continues to delve into with her new work.
