Riding the momentum of their acclaimed self-titled debut album, indie-pop supergroup Everyone Says Hi return with their first release of 2026, the shimmering new single Just Like That. Lifted from the band’s forthcoming sophomore album, due later this year, the track leans into a warm, psychedelic indie sound packed with groove, texture and undeniable hooks. Inspired by an HBO documentary that sent frontman Nick Hodgson deep into the worlds of Steely Dan, Michael McDonald, The Doobie Brothers and 10cc, Just Like That blends dreamy vocals with flashes of funk and classic soft-rock influence. The single also carries a reflective lyrical core, exploring themes of growth, self-belief and finding clarity in an increasingly noisy digital world. Following a run of standout live shows and major support slots, the five-piece continue to establish themselves as one of the UK’s most exciting rising alternative acts.

"Just Like That” sounds like it wandered out of a very cool 1978 sunset — what was the exact moment you realised you were accidentally making a yacht-rock-adjacent banger?

1978 is the year that keeps cropping up in my studio. Without planning it, the drums, the mixing desk and at least one Fender Telecaster are from that year. This probably explains why the 70s sound emerges, but the exact moment was when the synth went down.

Nick, after diving into Steely Dan, Michael McDonald and The Doobie Brothers, how close did you come to buying extremely expensive sunglasses and a silk shirt?

The silk shirt came first, actually; I wear nothing but silk. Silk jeans, the lot.

If Just Like That had to soundtrack one everyday activity, what would it be: making coffee, missing your train, or dramatically staring out of a car window?

Ha, out of the three, it’s gotta be the car window. Another I would suggest is it's the perfect soundtrack for cancelling a direct debit or the subscription you’d forgotten you’d been paying for for six months.

You’re basically an indie supergroup — does band practice feel more like rehearsals or an extremely well-dressed support group?

I feel like a competition winner every time we practise. I’m starstruck.

The song touches on growing older and trusting your own opinion. What’s one hill each of you will absolutely die on, no matter what social media says?

Can’t speak for the others, but for me it has to be that dog videos are way better than cat videos.



Between all your previous bands and projects, who in Everyone Says Hi is most likely to accidentally start playing one of their old hits mid-rehearsal?

Oh definitely me.

Your music has this dreamy, hazy warmth to it — what’s the least dreamy thing that happened while recording the new album?

I had to chuck out a rug from the studio because it had become home to millions of moths; that wasn’t dreamy at all.

Since the track came from an HBO documentary rabbit hole, what’s the weirdest or most unexpected thing you’ve ever become briefly obsessed with after watching TV?

There was a TV show in the 90s called Pugwall where these kids in Australia had a band. I can honestly say that inspired me to start a band. Side note, one night on tour in Australia with Kaiser Chiefs, the promoter arranged for Pugwall himself to introduce himself in our dressing room because I was such a fan. Top tour moment!

Everyone Says Hi is building a live following fast — what’s been your favourite “this is properly working” moment on stage so far?

It has to be last summer in Dublin supporting Neil Young. There were about 20,000 people there, and in the front row people were saying stuff in-between songs like 'Actually, that was very good’ and 'what are you called?' It was very funny but also very cool that people were getting into it.

Be honest: if the sophomore album were a person arriving at a party, what energy would they be bringing — mysterious art school icon, lovable chaos merchant, or someone instantly controlling the aux?

Ha (again). I’d like to add another if I may. This album, walking into a party, is the guy who arrives looking pretty regular but happens to be a surprisingly great dancer and conversationalist.