The Hectet - French Politics (2026) Hi Res

The Hectet's album French Politics is the bandleader Hector McLachlan's third original release, arriving on the Night Kitchen Records label. The music uses a blend of acoustic and electronic elements, featuring heraldic melodies that aim to evoke forces of history and emotion. The album explores themes of political disaffection and social division, reflecting the creative vision of McLachlan, whose artistic practice is informed by deep listening and historical materialism. His quartet, a group of world-class musicians from Wellington, delivers the evocative, genre-blending contemporary jazz that has given the band its broad appeal.