OSLO – The Oslo-based trio Hammok has released “Blast Off (Blast Off) Blast Off),” a frenetic single that previews their sophomore album, When Does This Place Become Our Scene, signaling their evolving sound within the hardcore landscape.
“Blast Off (Blast Off) Blast Off)” arrived on June 2, 2026, as the final single preceding Hammok’s new album, When Does This Place Become Our Scene, due June 5 via Sargent House. The Oslo-based trio, composed of Tobias Osland, Ferdinand Aasheim, and Ole Benjamin Thomassen, presents the track as an accidental, spontaneous creation by Osland.
The song features a distinct, lacerating guitar part that mimics sputtering computers, often mistaken for a synth, highlighting the band’s blend of aggressive alternative hardcore with pop production. Its accompanying video incorporates footage from “The Hammok House Party” events, designed to foster community and embody the album’s thematic focus on belonging.
A Communal Ascent from Isolation in a Hyperconnected World
Hammok’s “Blast Off (Blast Off) Blast Off)” originated from an accidental, hours-long creative burst by vocalist Tobias Osland, establishing a core ethos of raw feeling over sonic precision. Its frenetic energy and synth-like staccato guitars evoke “computers sputtering to life,” defining the track’s explosive, involuntary release. Find our full breakdown of “Blast Off (Blast Off) Blast Off)” by Hammok here. The song serves as a vital piece of their sophomore album, When Does This Place Become Our Scene, exploring coming-of-age in a hyperconnected, internet-driven era.
Osland’s inquiry, “What does it mean to be alone?”, underpins the album’s search for community, reflecting a desire for self-preservation through detachment. The lyrical motif of “breaking paradise” suggests disrupting idealized comfort zones to forge genuine connections. Hammok balances underground intensity with pop sensibility, making their music cathartic and infectious, underscoring the album’s exploration of belonging and authentic connection.
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