This Week’s Tracks Of The Week: Social Media Dilemmas, Sims Visualisers, and Shit Haircuts
From biting social commentary to men with a mullet going mad with a mallet in Millets, here’s what’s caught our ears this week:
HotWax – “One More Reason”
The ferocious grunge trio HotWax unleashed “One More Reason,” a fiery single that captures their raucous live energy. It’s a track they worked on with Warpaint’s Stella Mozgawa. and sets the stage for Hot Shock, their highly anticipated debut album, arriving March 7.
Pit Pony – “Vacancy”
The Newcastle quintet tackle the tangled web of social media in their latest single, “Vacancy.” With sharp lyricism, the track delves into the overwhelming tide of life hacks and fleeting trends, exposing the hollow aftermath they often leave behind.
Kills Birds – “Madison” + EP Announcement
Los Angeles art-rockers Kills Birds make a striking return with “Madison,” the lead single from their upcoming EP, Crave. The track, accompanied by a Sims-inspired visualiser, offers an intense glimpse into their first release since 2021’s Married and their debut with Lucky Number.
The Pill – “Money Mullet”
Isle of Wight duo The Pill return with their fourth single, Money Mullet, a scuzzy, high-octane anthem aimed squarely at the haircut that refuses to die of shame. Packed with biting humour and chaotic energy, the track cements the band’s knack for turning societal grievances into raucous bangers.
Miki Berenyi Trio – 8th Deadly Sin
Dirty Blonde – Polly
Sharon Van Etten – Trouble
Hotgirl – “On The Brink”