Noble Hops dig deep into memory on “The Trunk”

Noble Hops are back with "The Trunk," their most emotionally powerful release yet. This song feels less like a single and more like a personal artifact passed down from one generation to the next. Utah Burgess wrote the song, which starts like a private discovery. It's about a son who learns about his father's hidden past by going through the things in an old chest. 

The lyrics use many vivid, real-world images to let the listener feel the weight of history without ever feeling lectured. The Vietnam War is seen as a living force that changed a man's inner world and quietly changed the family he left behind. This melody is an honest portrayal of how trauma can stay hidden for years and still affect the next generation.

"The Trunk" supports its story with purpose and restraint. The recording was done at Rattle Clack Studio in Pittsburgh. The production focuses on clarity and warmth, letting the story take the lead while the instruments add depth to the emotions. Jazz Byers' work on the percussion and acoustic guitar adds depth, and Mike Ofca's mixing and mastering make the song sound like it was made by people who have lived with it. The band's chemistry is akin to the creative connection that led to their previous Josie Award recognition.

Noble Hops have shown they are a band willing to take risks with meaning, performing live more than 40 times in a year, and receiving multiple Josie Music Awards nominations. "The Trunk" is a powerful reminder that some stories are passed down, carried on, and finally heard.