Hoopla Mugs & Travel and was written largely during

and was written largely during creative retreats in Idyllwild and Joshua Tree

The album received positive reviews from critics

emotive vocals

offering a reflective experience that resonates with both longtime fans and newcomers to the band's music

Hoopla Mugs & Travel and was written largely duringWeird Nightmares Hoopla is a bright, fuzzed out power pop album from Alex Edkins, best known as the frontman of Canadian noise rock band METZ. Compared with METZs harsher, more abrasive sound, Hoopla feels looser, sunnier, and more melodic, but it still keeps a layer of grit in the guitars. The songs are packed with jangly riffs, crunchy distortion, energetic drums, and catchy choruses, giving the album the feel of indie rock, garage rock, and classic