Bear Park Premiere Indie-Pop Take on HiFi Sean’s “Testify”

Newcastle indie-pop trio Bear Park return with their latest genre-bending offering, an electrifying cover of “Testify”, out today via 25 Hour Convenience Store, the label helmed by Gary Powell of The Libertines.

Originally a 2016 gospel house hit from British DJ HiFi Sean featuring Crystal Waters, the track is reborn as a jangly indie-rock anthem that radiates Bear Park’s trademark charm.

The single lands as the second release from the band’s forthcoming four-track covers EP GROWL (out September 26th), which sees the group reimagining an eclectic mix of tracks through their bright indie-pop lens.

On the subject of the single, guitarist Shay Bagnall says:

“Yeah, we have played this live a few times as well. Originally by Hi-Fi Sean and Crystal Waters, this is a fabulous dance track, hits the groove and delivers you directly to the dance floor.”

The guitarist adds:

“There is no way any of the three of us could match Crystal Waters’ vocals, but we have tried to keep the feel of the original and give it a Bear Park hug – we also injected a little rock n roll into the song.”

Following July’s explosive eight-minute take on “Teenage Bomb” featuring Brian Robertson of The Damned, “Testify” further showcases Bear Park’s skill for honouring the spirit of a track while reshaping it into something uniquely their own.

“Testify” is out now with GROWL follows on September 26th via 25 Hour Convenience Store.