Biography
Every now and then, Antony Adelaar records and releases one of his tunes which would otherwise have stayed in that file on the first shelf. The project is called Hope Station and is based in Johannesburg.
2010 sees the completion & release of 'Cold Out Here'. When asked if it was planned to coincide the release appropriately with the South African winter, Adelaar says "We actually just couldn't get organised enough in 2009." 'Cold Out Here' is a guitar-driven pop/rock tune with a hooky groove and unexpected dynamics. "The tune sat in the file for a few years before my vision for it grew to what it is now." This is the fourth single to be released by Hope Station which was formed in 2005. 'Over You' (2007) and 'Version Of Me' (2005) continue to enjoy radio play on discerning stations with shifting standards.
On the content of the song: "The lyrics were inspired by something I spotted while sitting in Westcliff traffic one winter morning - there was a kid walking unhappily and purposefully with a plastic bag in her hand & I imagined the scene where she had grabbed some stuff and stormed out of the home, after a fight or something. I wanted to be able to tell her that it would be okay, and things were probably tougher on the outside, where there was only cold for her…"
The single was composed and arranged by Antony Adelaar who also put down all vocal and guitar tracks. As with previous singles, talented friends were lured into the studio to help with additional instruments. The tune was mixed and produced by Ralph Martin at The Cry Room and mastered by Rogan Kelsey at Lapdust.
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