A Hawk And A Hacksaw – A Hawk And A Hacksaw

A Hawk and a Hacksaw – A Hawk and a Hacksaw

A striking and unconventional debut from A Hawk and a Hacksaw, this self-titled album explores a richly textured world of Eastern European folk traditions, chamber instrumentation, and experimental minimalism. Built around accordion, violin, percussion, and atmospheric arrangement, the record feels both ancient and newly imagined - like folk music refracted through a modern, cinematic lens.

There’s a strong sense of place and storytelling throughout, even when no lyrics are present. Short interludes and longer, evolving compositions create a travelling narrative structure, moving from dance-like rhythmic bursts to quiet, reflective passages. The duo’s arrangements often feel organic and improvisational, yet carefully shaped into tightly focused pieces.

The album draws heavily on Balkan and Romani musical influences, but filters them through a distinctly contemporary sensibility - equal parts rustic, hypnotic, and exploratory. It’s music that feels rooted in tradition but unconstrained by it, constantly shifting between energy and stillness.

Tracklist:

1. Maremaillette
2. A Hack and a Handsaw
3. Romceasca
4. A Hard Row to Hoe
5. All Along the Tide
6. Black Firs
7. Cotton Woods
8. At Dusk
9. Quand le Son Devient Aigu, Jeter la Girafe à la Mer
10. To Pine in Time
11. A Kernel
12. A Hawk and a Hacksaw
13. With Our Thoughts We Make the World