Hearing Things - Hearing Things II: Attack of the Xenophobes (2026)

Hearing Things II: Attack of the Xenophobes is the follow-up to the band Hearing Things’ 2019 album Here’s Hearing Things.

The album was recorded on multitrack tape and mixed by Vince Chiarito, known for his work with Jalen Ngonda and Say She She. The core Hearing Things trio consists of Matt Bauder (tenor saxophone), JP Schlegelmilch (modified transistor organ), and Vinnie Sperrazza (drums).

Guest musicians on the recording include Elizabeth Pupo-Walker (percussion), Ava Mendoza (guitar), Ben Vida (synthesizer), and Jonathan Lam (pedal steel guitar). The track list spans a wide range of styles, from the danceable title track to the jazzy atmospheric sound of “Tear of the Clouds” and the intergalactic surf music of “Draco” and “No Pipeline.”

Tracklist:
01-01 Hearing Things, Elizabeth Pupo-Walker - Attack of the Xenophobes [4:35]
01-02 Hearing Things - Moon Mini Mart [3:12]
01-03 Hearing Things - Dark Money [4:26]
01-04 Hearing Things - Tear of the Clouds [7:26]
01-05 Hearing Things, Ben Vida - Past Space [6:57]
01-06 Hearing Things, Ava Mendoza - Draco [4:11]
01-07 Hearing Things - Temperature Hot [4:10]
01-08 Hearing Things, Jonny Lam - No Pipeline [2:55]