Marc Houle brings his signature tension to Octopus Recordings with the ‘Hey Kiddo’ EP, a tightly wound release that thrives on restraint and dark, understated energy. Built around brooding textures and a slow-burning intensity, the EP keeps things deliberately measured, allowing each element to add to the mounting pressure rather than giving everything away at once.

There’s a creeping sense of momentum running throughout, with Houle finding strength in the space between sounds. Subtle yet commanding, ‘Hey Kiddo’ is a lesson in controlled tension, proving that sometimes what’s held back hits just as hard as what’s laid bare.

The ‘Hey Kiddo’ EP is available here