Her's 'What Once Was' Selector Radio session

Notice: We are truly shocked and saddened to hear the awful news this morning that Her's have died in a car accident along with their tour manager in the US on their latest tour. Audun and Stephen were two of the nicest guys we’ve had in session for Selector Radio - our thoughts are with their friends, family and fans.
The seeds of Her’s have well and truly rooted themselves in Liverpool, UK. Originally a meeting of minds between Norway’s Audun Laading and Barrow-born Stephen Fitzpatrick, Her’s forged a strong chemical bond through a mutual love of off-kilter humour and outsider art.
Having clocked over one million streams between the two tracks on their debut single ‘Dorothy’ and ‘What Once Was’, and after following it up with the lackadaisical thrift-store humour of their sun-bleached single ‘Marcel’ and the exhilarating surf romp of ‘Speed Racer’, Her’s released a rollicking document of their infant career so far in 'Songs of Her’s', a collection of all their recorded output to date.
As well as recent support tours with Wild Nothing and Dutch Uncles, Her's greatly impressed at six SXSW showcases and returned to accompany Happyness on their UK tour.
These outsiders are leaving a trail of bleeding hearts and dropped jaws. At this rate, 2017 is theirs.
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[@archmx]

I can't believe they are dead. Forever, Her's.

[@stephenkoss2763]

I got offered to see these guys with someone one weekend, but I turned down the offer because I felt it was too short notice for me. They passed 2 days later. That is one of my biggest life regrets

[@mm-zm9oh]

damn thats supa unlucky

You couldn't have known, man. That's one of the biggest dangers in living: we never know when it will all be over. Don't blame yourself, it obviously was not your fault.

[@farrokhent7603]

imagine if it could have changed the course of everything :(( sad af

[@LonzPonz]

@@farrokhent7603 Na dont think like that

[@Defydestiny01]

I miss them more and more

[@hannahholder9140]

Rest in peace Audun and Stephen 💔 such bright and talented souls taken too soon..

[@SirJono212]

I can't. Such a Lose!

[@sambeast1979]

@@thevageek1021 cause we rejected God.

[@jawnguseddlemuck3747]

@@sambeast1979 okay now

[@agilebeast9405]

@@sambeast1979 Which God? They're so many

[@erik-victory]

It really is heartbreaking.

[@lowbeam5005]

Audun played that bass like a god

[@moukosaan]

For some reason I never get tired of their songs no matter how many hundreds of times I listen to them. It's neat because I never ever want to stop listening to their music

[@gregorymaciag2562]

His range is insane. RIP boys

[@ericyoung5184]

Here's to "what once was" and sadly what will never be again. May you be at whatever peace is granted to us beings who must live and die, and may those you leave behind find contentment until their peace comes. I'm sorry.

[@xonierext]

Man

[@teresadorhauer3548]

stephens voice always makes me tear up. he has a voice like no other. rip

[@ciel0_091]

"Baby, I've been there before I was at the point where all I really wanted was someone" -Her's

[@samhall2679]

1:53 that smile.

[@sambeast1979]

😞😢

[@greenseas104]

This energy right here will never die. Thank you for your contributions to these ever expanding frequencies we call music. Rip Audun and Stephen

[@kooqi]

u make me feel 18 again, in the best way without all the bad anxiety

[@TheYouPoop]

I'm so sad to hear they're gone, they were so amazing

[@liamsvanoe4557]

I thought you said glad not sad, was about to be pisses

[@christine85571]

Stephen Fitzpatrick, Audun Laading and Trevor Engelbrektson. R.I.P. Guys. 🖤

[@joolenka]

Every live performance I'm seeing of this song I just discovered is ASTONISHING. My God, what rare souls.

[@anna-grace6301]

they had so much more ahead of them, so much more music to create, so many new people to impress with their talent. rip her's you will be missed.

[@derekbilderoy7162]

I really love this performance. Sounds much sweeter on the acoustic and the distant reverbed vocals make it all the more haunting. Difficult song to play and sing, much respect. RIP.

[@sarahparkhe8603]

Kinda like the fact that they're underrated, makes them feel more approachable.

[@exigmx]

played this for my nephew who is 2 years old, i’ve never seen him sit still for this long. we will miss you two forever.

[@benken10]

These talented boys will forever play their beautiful songs in heaven. God bless all that tragically passed. RIP gentleman.

[@chestercopperpot3943]

hadn’t heard of them before the news, they seem so unique - what a shame. RIP, thoughts with their family

[@JJ21210]

If you have time, watch some interviews with them -- they were great friends as well as great collaborators, and they were beautiful, beautiful people. This is completely heartbreaking.

[@magsm9786]

These guys are crazily underrated wtf, glad to have been here first though

[@itb1820]

This comment didn’t age well

[@jasieljardon183]

these guys are pretty underground

[@itb1820]

Genuinely Moist that’s not even remotely funny

[@jasieljardon183]

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[@itb1820]

Genuinely Moist feel better? This won’t take the pain away caused by your father not loving you.

[@tamiresestevam6692]

my fav band. this guys is so underrated and also so talented

[@scottcody7850]

R.i.p. to these two very talented souls...

[@Biboche23]

“Tell me all the important stuff. What’s your favorite color? What makes you so tough?” I’ve always loved how dear Stephen voice get so low there and the shredded bit up from Audun♥️ the truth of this song’s lyrics too…

[@cheshirecat1406]

I couldn't agree more. Her's ❤️

[@lanawright1842]

their energy and talent is unmatched. i miss them

[@kellydawson2988]

Love this acoustic version. BTW Accurate write up.

[@linds4882]

I listened to ‘Cool With You’ a whileee back near 2018, and finally found more of their music last month, I got sooo into it and watched all their interviews and live performances, that same day I figured out they both died. It really makes me cry and hurts me to know that theres two talented, free spirited people who aren’t with us anymore. I miss them so much, I hope they’re resting well 💔

[@Malecstorm]

I still listen to them

[@jonathanmurillo9616]

Sad that we won't get Any more beautiful music from hers. They had a clear passion for music unlike other artists these days

[@BOBofGH]

The finger picking in this song is an endurance exercise. Way harder than it sounds.

[@joseflorenzano8500]

Every live version of their songs you can see so much dedication in their expressions and movement. True legends taken way too soon from this world. RIP🙏💔

[@lowkeyd34d63]

i wish i could get this vid tattooed. i think this version is the most mesmerizing in youtube rn, the nylon string really fits the softness of the song. rip, we all miss them.

[@mcbezerra108]

love Stephen’s smile... wish they were still here

[@svn2770]

They really had so much life when they played. They had amazing things ahead of them. This truly still breaks my heart into pieces! Rest easy Her's

This is so unfair. So unbearable unfair. Those guys are "what once was" a great duo and they will forever be great musicians until forever ends.

[@capdestre2399]

I can't express so much contradiction inside me, I'm loving this song so much and knowing these dudes are no longer with us it's really hard to handle.

[@bumbleblues8219]

Exactly ❤️

[@vanessavasquez9386]

my heart is completely broken, i’m so sad to know that you both are gone. This video saved my life almost a year ago thank you 😔🖤

[@NoLuvNdezeInnaNetStreetz]

They really jammed out on this live version! And that bass! That bass is from another dimension! ❤️‍🩹

[@qmartine]

3:03 they were really enjoying 😔 i am sad theyre gone

[@meloun5798]

Still here, still miss you

[@carlamcnaughton5500]

I fell in love with them, and then, i lost them! #nowords :'(

[@morten7177]

This song has inspired me to write at least five

[@katieking6405]

ahahahaa true

[@oasiz3153]

I listen to their music all the time. RIP

[@kennedyl6167]

Hey. Here again for the thousandth time. Miss you.

[@litalsumu188]

What's your favorite color What makes you sO tough...🌺

[@sophieg7021]

My semester abroad in the US has just ended. During that time, I discovered Her's. "What Once Was" became the soundtrack of that time. Ironically, I spent my semester abroad in Arizona. I would give everything to hear Her's live. They may be no longer with us, but their music is immortal.❤

[@roberttuctown1873]

This will be played for every important event in my life❤😭🙏 Rest In Peace Love you..

[@kamui7789]

i miss them so much :(

[@isaackis3476]

Its been a couple of days since ive discovered their music, ive been listening to it nonstop. Rip

[@EricCabussu]

These guys are having a blast while playing. Amazing band.

[@madeleineutrilla4493]

FOR ME IT IS THE BEST SONG IN THIS WORLD... THE YEARS WILL PASS... THEY LIVE FOREVER WITH THIS GREAT LEGACY... THANK YOU GUYS 🙏💖☮️🫂

[@lanawright1842]

I am literally crying watching this. Every time I watch one of their vids I cry because everything about it makes me so happy and sad. I love them so much. It hurts to see them gone so soon

[@reedoburrito7456]

I love the way the basist dances. You can tell he got spectacular vibes

[@richardiredale8686]

Never heard the band before, but now I will miss the albums they would have made, amazing vocals and guitar, my heart goes out to their families and also the tour manager who also died - a very sad day for a lot of people :-(

[@dynjarren7523]

What a Cruel Fate! Not Fair and Not Right! But the Music will Live On! RIP Guys

[@aars54]

I found them just right now, they gone too soon, i really like they songs, R.I.P.

I found them a few months ago, but today was the first day I came to KZbin to see how those guys looked like and how they played. Then, I scrolled down the comment section and I found those devastating news. I'm about to cry right now, somehow I can't manage to shed those tears.

[@jawnguseddlemuck3747]

Gone too soon. Fortunately their music will last forever.

[@morarehm231]

Her's has long time been one of my fav bands. Their enthusiasm for music when playing and truly unique sound is unmatched. I will forever be so sad of their passing, just before I was able to see them in concert. I hope wherever they are they are happy and content knowing their music has touched so many. xx

[@83gothenburg]

So sad! What a beautiful song to leave us though! RIP boys x

[@wither2761]

This song makes me imagine their life and as the song ends I specifically imagine the moment they died I just can't get my mind off that have been crying for the entire week on them

[@OfficialBobCorp]

Saw them live earlier this month. Loved it so much. This band needs more love.

[@christianmonts7622]

These guys got me through the hardest year of my life. Saw them in Austin shortly before they passed and couldn't have met nicer, more humble people. Thanks for everything Audin and Stephen... the music and being good humans.

[@estefanechaves9274]

im so glad to find them in this difficult times but also sad to find them just now. Rest in peace guys.

[@scaravv1876]

They’re still living on through their music. Fly high hers ❤️

[@idowu6389]

I'm in tears watching this with a cup of whiskey in hand

[@menoseloso119]

A friend just showed me them a couple days ago. Absolutely incredible musicians who seemed like equally wonderful people. So tragic, RIP. At least the world will continue to experience the music Her’s left behind; which although bittersweet, is something I’m grateful for.

[@kvans1567]

I had to work their last show they ever played. Really wish I would have called in.

[@tsopuaifa]

Coolest bass player since the who! They really had something going there and made a fresh brand new sound with their unique approach. Them getting killed in that fucking car accident is just another proof there is no god. So sad.

[@totoi133]

these guys were so magical, listening to this song gives me goosebumps, it sounds so good with acoustic guitar

[@jaime3342]

His voice :,,(

[@synesthesia5145]

Julian casablancas voice

[@whereiskonoha]

Honestly one of my favorite songs. I simply can't get tired of it (which is extremely rare)

[@gabrielledennis549]

Gosh these guys made me so happy, and they still do, and they always will ❤

[@Laiherself]

💚🙏 U were my own private band, at that point that u texted me back, I'll never gonna hear you again and this breaks my heart in a lot of ways . Love u always.

[@purefreshwill]

Hey it's me just leaving my like on any video associated with Her's. Enjoy!

[@sleuth5073]

I like how the bassist dances

[@sketta.]

i love your profile picture

[@sleuth5073]

@@sketta. I love you, Mac

[@sketta.]

@@sleuth5073 i love you too, mat

[@sketta.]

@@sleuth5073 can we be friends do you have ig or something

[@sleuth5073]

@@sketta. georgewereallgeorge ig

[@patrickjolly9883]

Wonderful souls. RIP

[@psuz6543]

im still sad over their death.. :,/

[@simmieroshan3794]

I’m happy they’re together at peace 💗 x

[@anncampbellescobedo7816]

This was a random love on Spotify, and seriously guys. Beautiful. Don't stop!

I too found them first on Spotify. I keep listening and listening and listening. Today (July 21st, 2020), I went to KZbin in order to see how those guys look like, and I find out they passed on one year ago ina terrible car crash. So, it seems they were forced to stop, right? I'm so numb, I feel this heavy weight on my chest. I wish I could just cry right now, but not even tears I'm being able to shed. They were so talented. Why?

[@johnfisher7757]

Beautiful song! Thank you lads - singing with the Angels now xx

[@kevinpaul9484]

When i think of a perfect performance, I show people this video.

[@user-eh5xr1mh6w]

now they are die

[@liamsvanoe4557]

@@user-eh5xr1mh6w English 100

[@trinaangel1549]

Omg this song is amazing good vibes and full of soul❤️I have it on repeat

[@efraymhenrique1883]

Eu sempre penso no que mais eles poderiam produzir, isso me deixa triste, é muito talento. Infelizmente entre 2 discos, 20 músicas, deixam um vazio.

[@Goglarnik]

I don't know what is it, I've listened to their multiple live versions of this song, and this one, to me at least, is the best one out there. Even better than the live studio version. Something about the vocals in this one, hits just right. Gone way too soon...

[@MariaBraga-gl7kb]

This version is Way better than the original ❤️

[@chinwendu]

thank you

[@elladagan986]

Best thing I’ve ever heard

[@alarasimsek6997]

rest in peace audun and steven

[@pthorsley]

dudes rock, theirs sound is that cool mix of smiths, neworder and little of depeche mode. But more positive vibe dig it.

[@AcheroBelmont]

3:01

[@meloun5798]

love you two. You live on my sweet loves, your music flows through me and is beautiful

[@bamadave83]

I love this song so much. Wish I could have caught them live :(.

[@arshaksalozian]

Heart melting!

[@oteuamormesalvoudemim684]

I guess I knew this would happen to you Inside I did, but I refuse to know the truth I'm heading back inside to sit at home with you I think I know what's wrong My friends put on their bravest face Their tales between their legs, something's out of place I bet their mothers let them know what I'm about to face Keep your mouth zipped, son Baby, I've been there before I was at the point where all I really wanted was someone And now I'm still hanging on I was at the end of every tether waiting for what once was Tell me all important stuff What's your favorite colour? What makes you so tough? Please don't let go when you've had enough I'm on my knees Baby, I've been there before I was at the point where all I really wanted was someone And now I'm still hanging on I was at the end of every tether waiting for what once was Baby, I've been there before I was at the point where all I really wanted was someone And now I'm still hanging on I was at the end of every tether waiting for what once was Waiting for my love

[@jetblack8431]

you will be missed v much

[@javipan8613]

I drove by the spot a few weeks ago omw to LA, mis you amigos. Tu musica siempre vivera. Lo siento mucho que esto les haiga pasado. Corazon destrozado. RIP.

[@ThomasMegabezemboy]

Loving the acoustic guitar

[@Skoopman]

I've listened to this song for a few years now and just found out about their passing. Fuck dude. Too young. Poor guys and families.

[@davidquate420]

❤️‍🔥 A timeless gem They will be missed 🙏