Maija Sofia - Pretty Eyes - Silver Jews cover

Written by David Berman - performed by Maija Sofia Taken from the album Classic Hiss: Boreens & Backroads Out September 5th, 2025 on Bandcamp Classic Hiss is proud to present ‘Classic Hiss: Boreens & Backroads’ — a compilation of covers and interpretations of songs by Pavement, Silver Jews, David Berman, and Gary Young, reimagined by a cross-section of Irish underground artists. This is Volume 1 of a two-part project, featuring 14 acts from across Ireland’s DIY and independent scenes. A second volume with 16 more artists will follow later this year. Volume 1 features: Aching Fauns & Shannon Duvall Fly Parts Maija Sofia Oh Boland Muckno Junk Drawer x MayKay Katie Gerardine O’Neill Enola Christ Metalizer AAHLAAD Sneak Past Demons Trash Guzzler Twitcher Olivia is a ghost Cormorant Tree Oh --- Why this record exists - We are horrified by the ongoing situation in Gaza. Money raised from ‘Boreens & Backroads’ will go directly to Palestinian aid organisations and legal aid for activism. Proof of donations will be posted publicly. Music doesn’t change the world on its own, but solidarity matters. This compilation is our way of standing with the Palestinian people, and of using the DIY community we love to channel support where it’s needed most. --- Release details Digital release: *September 5th, 2025 on Bandcamp* All proceeds: *Palestinian aid + activism legal funds* A very limited physical cassette release will follow the digital release - The compilation has been curated by Classic Hiss, a label and loose collective dedicated to DIY and independent sounds in Ireland. Volume 2 (featuring 16 additional Irish acts) will be announced later in 2025 Artists on this record reflect the breadth of Ireland’s underground: from lo-fi folk to noise, from dream pop to straight-up guitar chaos. Album artwork by Brian Hegarty/Colin Coscoran Album mastered by James O'Leary