What you see is what you get; a common saying that can describe a person who is all natural, no facade. One of those people is HASTING. Raised on a farm in Clark County, HASTING, born Kate Hasting, is a 100% pure country girl from her head to her toes and back again with country music running through her veins. A witty songwriter to boot, HASTING’s newest single “Truck Talk”, out August 15, showcases her humor and ability to use words in metaphoric fashion and premieres exclusively with The Country Note today.
Songs full of play-on words are always a fun listen, and “Truck Talk” is no different. “There’s always a lot of…how do I say it…’Truck Talk’ in country music. See what I did there?,” explains HASTING. “I’ve heard people say, ‘country music has enough truck songs.’ I’d argue that I fell in love with country music for its truth telling and ability to fit a story into a three minute format. There’s nothing more exciting than authenticity. The songs I am releasing are from my vantage point and what I have lived…my childhood and adulthood is full of trucks. To me, there will never be too many truck songs. Truck yeah.”
Pillow Talk vs. Truck Talk? They’re pretty much the same thing says HASTING. “I remember asking someone what the term “pillow talk” meant and they said, ‘It’s when you say a lot of I love yous, make plans, or talk about the future in the moment while hooking up with someone. It just might be more intense or exaggerated because y’all are in bed together.’ I am paraphrasing, but I remember it being very close to that sentiment. I remember thinking…that is exactly what guys do while you are in their truck. I don’t really remember when I started thinking the term ‘Truck Talk’ was funnier than ‘Pillow Talk,’ but I have had this title in my brain for years. That weird pathway is how a lot of songs come to be for me…”
Check out the exclusive premiere of ‘Truck Talk” below:
“The past six years, I feel like I have lived a million lifetimes,” says HASTING. “There has been death, heartbreak, and recently, illness. Sometimes I think the new songs I am putting out are divine because they have been so hard to bring to life. That’s due to my own stubbornness, but also just the weight of the last few years. I am excited for ‘Truck Talk’ and the songs that follow to finally have their moment.”
“Truck Talk” is available tomorrow August 15th, ahead of several new song releases leading into her family’s annual Hasting Farm Fest – a Music & Community Festival celebrating the rich agricultural history of southwest Ohio complete with on-site camping – on September 26th and 27th in Springfield, OH.
The Country Note’s Michelle recently caught up with HASTING – check out that interview here.
For more information on HASTING, visit her website: hasting.komi.