Hovvdy & Runo Plum – Shooting Star

Hovvdy returns with their first fresh offering since last year’s impressive self-titled album. “Shooting Star,” a gentle collaboration with Minnesota indie-folk artist Runo Plum, embraces an even more tranquil, dreamlike quality than their typical output.

The collaboration with Runo Plum adds subtle new dimensions to Hovvdy’s established sound palette. The Texan indie rockers have cultivated a devoted following over recent years, and this release demonstrates why – their ability to capture complex emotional states through simple arrangements.

Particularly affecting is the closing imagery: “Every time you saw a shooting star/ You swore it was him waving” – a connection between celestial phenomena and personal remembrance that elevates the song beyond simple sentiment.