Rebecca Haviland and Whiskey Heart’s latest single, “Monday Nights”, captures the essence of New York City’s East Village music scene from two decades ago. Available now, the track offers a groove-laden, soulful vibe with a bass and drum foundation that drives the song forward. Haviland’s powerful vocals, paired with the rhythm, echo the spirit of Northern Soul while also bringing to mind influences like Elvis Costello and The Stranglers.
“Monday Nights” harkens back to a time before social media, when musicians took to the streets of New York on their nights off, filling clubs with raw energy. Haviland reminisces about those gritty nights when artists would hop between venues, performing multiple sets and feeding off the crowd’s enthusiasm. This single not only evokes the rebellious spirit of that era but also serves as a preview of her upcoming EP, Late Nights, set for release in November.
The accompanying lyric video adds another layer of nostalgia, tying together the song’s homage to a bygone era of live music in the city. Haviland’s passion for the scene that shaped her career is evident, and “Monday Nights” is a nod to the moments that fueled New York’s thriving, unscripted music culture.