“Last Quarter” by Greg Hoy and The Boys is a standout anthem from their 2025 album Hit Music, serving as a masterclass in soulful, brass infused indie rock. In an era dominated by polished digital production, this track feels refreshingly tactile, recorded in a single live take to capture the raw energy of a crowded dive bar.
The song is defined by a “glam swagger” that bridges 90s alternative grit with retro inspired grooves. It opens with a steady, driving pulse and crunchy guitars before erupting into a vibrant brass section featuring trumpeter Kelly O’Donohue.
This horn arrangement acts as a call and response with Hoy’s vocals, giving the track a celebratory, street parade feel. Multi instrumentalist Greg Hoy performed nearly everything on the track, including the rhythmic foundation he rediscovered while recovering from a spinal injury.
Lyrically, the song is a heartfelt “love letter” to Hoy’s young daughter. The title refers to a simple father daughter ritual: searching for quarters at a local coffee shop so she could play Ms. Pac-Man. Beyond this personal anecdote, the “Last Quarter” serves as a broader allegory for the finite nature of our time and energy. It explores the myth of chasing wealth while advocating for the “reckless” and joyful expenditure of our remaining moments on things that truly matter, like art, family, and connection.
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