About Hatch

Hatch is a dynamic indie/rock collective rooted in Austin, Texas, known for its improvisational spirit, genre-blending sound and collaborative approach to music-making. Originally emerging from the rich creative soil of the Austin scene, the group thrives on spontaneous energy, drawing from influences as diverse as psychedelic rock, jazz-funk grooves and adventurous instrumentation.

Origins & Sound
Founded and fronted by bassist / band-leader Elliot Morgan, Hatch embraces a rotating cast of musicians to create a fresh, exploratory take on modern indie rock. Their 2019 release Modernity encapsulates this ethos: a triple-LP project divided into three thematic acts—“Past, Present, Future”—all recorded over two intense days at Beardog Studios in Austin. This ambitious work finds them navigating the archives of musical memory, the immediacy of the moment, and the horizon of what’s next. Destiny Records+1

Musically, Hatch navigates between lean riffs and expansive jams, weaving trumpet, saxophone, keyboards, percussion and more into their live and studio performances. The collective nature of the band allows them to shift moods freely—from introspective grooves to full-on psych-rock crescendos.

Why They Stand Out

• They harness the spirit of collaboration: no fixed static lineup means each performance and recording session can bring a different feel.
• They’re rooted in the Austin scene yet unbound by it: international jazz touches, experimental and improvisational license, and a willingness to embrace texture over convention.
• They’ve crafted concept-driven work (like Modernity) that demands listeners lean in, rather than just passively consume.

Live Experience
Experiencing Hatch live is an invitation to step into a moment: you might begin with a tight groove, move into a sax-led build, land in trumpet-driven decay, and exit via shimmering keyboard ambience. Their shows reward those who come ready to listen, rather than just observe.

Looking Ahead
As they continue to evolve, Hatch remains committed to the core principles that define them: deep musicianship, communal creation, and surprise. Whether you catch their next gig in Austin or explore their recorded output, you’re engaging with a band that treats every note, every moment—and every player—as part of the story.