Pat Hatt releases new single "Lyin' To Yourself;" Self-Titled EP out July 11
Pat Hatt releases new single "Lyin' To Yourself"
Self-Titled EP out July 11
Stream: "Lyin' To Yourself" on Bandcamp or All Digital Platforms
Watch: "Drunk On Leaving" video on YouTube
On July 11, California-based singer songwriter Pat Hatt will release his self-titled EP (pre-order). Drawing from a wide range of influences, including everything from hardcore to honky-tonk, singer-songwriter Pat Hatt crafts his own brand of Americana with songs that give listeners a sense of heartfelt humility and grit.
Today Pat Hatt is sharing "Lyin' To Yourself" the latest pre-release single from his forthcoming EP. The song debuted today at Americana Highways and is on all streaming platforms for any playlist shares. On the song, he says, "“Lyin’ To Yourself” is kind of a ballad that explores every human's inherent ability to
get in their own way. To make excuses. To keep living a life they don’t actually
want. Essentially, lie to themselves. We all do it, and trust me, I’ve been the king of
it. I think I wrote this song from the perspective of who I am now, looking back at
my old self."
"Lyin' To Yourself" follows the EP's lead single "Drunk On Leaving" and its accompanying music video, which was directed and filmed by Alejandro Zapata. The song debuted at Glide Magazine and is available now on all streaming platforms for playlist shares.
“Drunk on Leaving,” the first single off of Hatt’s upcoming self-titled EP, sets the tone for the new direction of his latest work. After driving-cross country to begin a new chapter of his life on the west coast, Hatt was inspired by the awe and freedom one only finds after leaving everything behind. With a full band behind him, Hatt delves into the rootsy, heartland rock sounds of Petty and Springsteen, while weaving in elements of his youth in punk and indie rock. The record was produced by Alex Newport (City and Colour, Death Cab for Cutie, Bloc Party) at Tiny Creatures Studio in Joshua Tree, CA and mastered by Carl Saff. Hatt also recruited his good friends Andrew Burton and Nick Lowry (both of Super Vehicle) on guitar and drums.
The five-song release is chock-full of loud, twangy guitars, a driving rhythm section and honest, heartfelt confessionals. With titles like “Turn The Dial,” “I’m Gonna Ride” and “Whiskey Lens,” the EP explores themes of self- reflection, change and a newfound lust for life… and the road. The second single, “Lyin’ To Yourself,” is a poignant ballad focusing on our inherent ability to get in our own way.
Writing about such topics has helped Hatt get out of his. Hatt spent most of his early adult life playing guitar and touring in bands nationwide. After a ten-year hiatus behind the chair as a professional barber, he made his return to music with 2023’s “High is Gone” and “The Mend.” These stripped down indie-folk songs showcase his knack for intimate storytelling, coupled with an acoustic guitar and a crooning vocal.
In April, 2025 he released an alt-country single “Catch a Serpent,” which was recorded at Tiny Telephone in Oakland, CA with Maryam Qudus (La Luz, Spacemoth) and mastered by Grammy Award winning Pete Lyman (Jason Isbell, Tyler Childers). Supported by a cast of session musicians including pedal steel player Ian Taylor Sutton (Vincent Neil Emerson, Jesse Daniel), this track is a folksy narrative on the opioid epidemic plaguing the Northeast.
With a fresh sound and fervor, this upcoming record defines a new era for Hatt’s career. "Drunk On Leaving" and "Lyin' to Yourself" will be released in May and June with the full EP out in July 2025 on streaming platforms. Plans to tour both coasts in support are to be announced.
photo by Liz Riden
