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[MP3] Hosannas: “When We Were Young”

Hosannas, of Portland, Oregon, released a new single, “When We Were Young”, for free download today. It comes as the teaser track off their forthcoming effort, Together, to be released November 9 via their own label Tree Farm Records (in partnership with Hush).

“When We Were Young” is bursting with energy from the very first chord, and plays with a bass heavy, reverb-drenched sound. Fill me with life, Hosannas, and keep telling me what it was like to be young. Because I’m a mere 22 and I’m fast forgetting.

Hosannas – “When We Were Young” [MP3]

Bonus: Hosannas – “Happiness” [MP3]

Bonus: Hosannas – “Opposite People” [MP3]

Check out their humongo tour after the jump.

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