January 17, 2025

Hatif drops ‘Take the Bait’ from upcoming album – Out now

Hatif (Photo by Daniel Kwon)

Hatif (Photo by Daniel Kwon)

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Swedish electronic duo Hatif returns with “Take the Bait”, the third single from their forthcoming album, “Small States”. Out today “Take the Bait” blends post-punk, synthpop, and darkwave, with elements of electro and techno.

The album, “Small States”, is set for release in spring 2025. Thematically it handles power, identity, and relationships, addressessing the balance of navigating struggles and alliances.

Hatif, formed in 2020, is a Stockholm-based duo with roots in Northern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Here’s a video teaser for the new single.

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Bernard - Side-Line Staff Chief editor
Bernard Van Isacker is the Chief Editor of Side-Line Magazine. With a career spanning more than two decades, Van Isacker has established himself as a respected figure in the darkwave scene.

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