Hue and Cry: The Evolution of Brothers in Harmony
4/21/202627 min
Pat Kane of Hue and Cry on New Single “Stronger,” Post-Post-Punk Authenticity, and Keeping Imperfection in the Music
Host Tony Mantor introduces his podcast Almost Live Nashville and welcomes Pat Kane of Hue and Cry, the late-1980s duo known for blending pop, jazz, and sophisticated songwriting, including the hit “Labor of Love” from Seduced and Abandoned. Kane discusses promoting the new single “Stronger” and an upcoming album (out March 29), describing it as an optimistic electronic departure that reconnects with the band’s earlier electric phase while keeping their “post post-punk” core.
He cites influences including The Human League, jazz, big bands, and classic soul, and reflects on unexpected success, the political-romantic metaphor and production of “Labor of Love,” and the intensity and intuition of writing with his brother Greg.
Kane shares lessons about empathy in the music business, moments of renewed visibility via Grand Theft Auto and TV, resisting commercial pressure, valuing authenticity amid AI, embracing machine quirks in recording, and where to find the band online.
01:51 New Single and Album
02:28 Post Post Punk Vision
03:21 Influences and Sound
04:21 Breakout Success Stories
05:41 Why Labor of Love
06:38 Brothers in the Band
07:27 Hard Lessons in Music
08:21 Pop Culture Comeback
10:53 Staying Authentic
12:31 Start With Stronger
13:43 Fighting for Art
15:13 What Keeps Fans Hooked
16:22 Songs That Heal
18:09 AI and Real Performance
20:20 Machines and Happy Accidents
23:34 Advice for Creators
24:28 Stadiums vs Intimate Gigs
25:25 Where to Find Hue and Cry
26:25 Final Thanks
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