Seattle’s funky neo soul septet HARD MAYBE are enamoured to announce the release of their new single “DF”. Featured on their upcoming full length album “More of the Usual Stuff”, “DF” is a cathartic love song that reminisces on the highs and lows of fleeting romance.
Lead singer and bassist Troy Bohman wrote “DF” while recalling the awkwardness of navigating relationships and isolation during the peak of the pandemic. “It’s kind of a point in time, a snapshot in time,” Bohman reflects.
DF”is the ideal soundtrack for the peak of summer, combining elements of soul and a latin-influenced groove that will keep you dancing as the longer nights stretch on. Although the song’s sound is upbeat, the lyrics are more somber. “I love your voice at home, sheltered in sorrow and love,” Bohman sings. In naming the song “DF,” Bohman wanted to leave the title up to the interpretation of the listener. “It’s a secret,” he states.
“DF” is the final single from Hard Maybe’s new album, arriving on September 10th, 2025. Featuring 11 tracks, “More of the Usual Stuff” takes listeners on a journey through heartache, questioning yourself, and how to find joy on the other side. This album is a highly anticipated followup to their Motus EP and is Hard Maybe’s debut full-length.
Hailing from Seattle, HARD MAYBE is a genre-bending neo soul/funk band with a sound described as a “fusion style completely their own.” Fronted by the band’s main songwriters – singer/keyboardist Monica Parshotam and singer/bassist Troy Bohman, Hard Maybe’s sound is difficult to pin down. Featuring three-part harmonies punctuated by horns, they seamlessly blend ingredients from back-beat driven funk, jazz, soul, and more to create an effortlessly cohesive and rich sound.
Hard Maybe seeks to inspire listeners with a sense of relatability in their music. The lives and identities of the band are woven throughout their songwriting, deriving from their own experiences navigating mental health struggles, harnessing neurodivergence, celebrating queerness, and embracing the awkward. By reflecting the ups and downs of life through song, Hard Maybe invites listeners on a journey to find joy, solidarity, and the courage to be unapologetically themselves.
Formed in 2017 in Bellingham, WA, the members met through various projects to eventually form their unique neo soul concoction. Hard Maybe has performed at several of the Pacific Northwest’s biggest events including Capitol Hill Block Party, Bite of Seattle, Northwest Folklife Festival, and Bellingham Exit.
HARD MAYBE are:
Monica Parshotam – piano, rhodes, organ, vocals
Troy Bohman – bass, vocals
Alex Roemmele – drums, percussion
Rebekah Way – alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute
Daniel Lombard – trumpet
Sam Jaeger – guitar
Jeanie Marinella – vocals
Visit HARD MAYBE online:
Website: https://www.hardmaybe.band
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardmaybemusic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardmaybemusic
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmaybemusic
Bandcamp: https://hardmaybe.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HardMaybeformerlyMotus
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/hard-maybe/1638834332
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5tT0eDbA9SicXktXurkBzN?si=3odtaeoESLGnW3qO3Av69w
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